Educational Activities
04/21/2012 - Push and Pull: Life on Chesapeake Tugboats
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - St. Michaels, Maryland - Food, fuel, and all the stuff of modern life – almost nothing moves on the Chesapeake Bay without tugboats. The men and women who work on tugs docking ships and moving barges do difficult, sometimes dangerous work with rules and rhythms all its own. Explore their world in Push and Pull: Life on Chesapeake Tugboats through the stories, images, and objects of the Bay's tugboats and the words of the people who work them.
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05/26/2012 - Art and Music On the Farm!
Barrier Island Center - 7295 Young Street - Machipongo, Virginia - It’s a Rural Renaissance at the Barrier Islands Center. Join us for a celebration of music and art surrounded by a rich display of local bounty: wines, coffees, vegetables, flowers and plants. Enjoy music all day with bands performing different styles of music ranging from authentic bluegrass to African American chantey singing to Latino music, as well as break-out workshops with the musicians.
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05/26/2012 - Constellation Exploration
Pocomoke River State Park- 3461 Worcester Highway - Snow Hill Maryland - Explore the stars over the Pocomoke and gaze at the heavens. Fun for the entire family! Take a journey with games, stories, and good old sky gazing with the naturalist to discover the night skies. Call to make your reservations today! Donations welcomed!
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06/15/2012 - Something to Crow About: A Cultural History of the Chicken
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland - One of the most common and widespread domestic animals, chickens have been providing meat and eggs for humans for at least 5,000 years. In fact, there are more chickens in the world than any other species of bird. The exhibit examines the history of this staple of farm life and traditional foodways through art, archival photographs and ephemera, and oral histories and folklore.
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06/16/2012 - Explore the War of 1812
Pocomoke River State Park- 3461 Worcester Highway - Snow Hill Maryland - Two hundred years ago a war was fought that not only helped establish our country but the continent. Meet at the Shad Landing Nature Center to learn about this war as you travel through time and responsibility. Call today to make your reservations!
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06/16/2012 - Juneteenth Celebration
Avalon Theatre - 40 East Dover Street - Easton, Maryland - As part of the 2012 Juneteenth Celebration, the Academy Art Museum and the Frederick Douglass Honor Society are hosting a special screening of "Double Victory," a new documentary about the historic role of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, produced by George Lucas and narrated by Cuba Gooding, Jr. A panel discussion will follow, featuring original Tuskegee Airmen, and moderated by Vic Carter, the WJZ Eyewitness News Co-Anchor from Baltimore. Juneteenth, one of the most important African American holidays in the country, marks the abolition of slavery. The 2012 Juneteen Celebration will commemorate Emancipation Day, celebrate the significant contributions of African Americans in our country, and reflect on the common values that we share as a community.
- A performance of African dance and music by the Sankofa Dance Theatre from Baltimore
- An exhibition of the work of Tom Miller, a nationally-acclaimed African American artist from Baltimore known for joyous and whimsical paintings, prints, and furniture
- Other fun activities include performances by the Sombarkin’ trio and local church choirs, reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, and art projects for children and families – and most important of all, a good, old fashioned barbecue lunch!
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06/22/2012 - OC Plein Air
Art League of Ocean City, 94th Street - Ocean City, Maryland - Fine artists will be painting up and down the streets, beaches and bays of Ocean City. A "Quick Draw" Contest will be held at Northside Park from 2-4 pm on Saturday. On Sunday from 5-8pm the paintings will be on exhibit and for sale on Somerset Street Plaza located just off the boardwalk downtown. First prize for the Plein Air event will be $1000 and provided by the Ocean City Development Corporation. August Exhibit at Art League if Ocean City, opening reception, August 3rd.
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07/11/2012 - Something to Crow About: A Cultural History of the Chicken
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland - One of the most common and widespread domestic animals, chickens have been providing meat and eggs for humans for at least 5,000 years. In fact, there are more chickens in the world than any other species of bird. The exhibit examines the history of this staple of farm life and traditional foodways through art, archival photographs and ephemera, and oral histories and folklore.
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07/28/2012 - Youth Photography Club: Field Excursion to Assateague
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland - Young photographers between 13-20 who are looking to have the opportunity to share, learn, and expand in their knowledge of photography. The club will be visiting Assateague Island National Seashore, to shoot natural landscapes and other nature photography. Club members will meet at the Ward Museum at 9:00 a.m. and transportation will be provided. Bring a bag lunch.
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07/30/2012 - Nature Photography
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland - Students ages 14-18 learn wildlife and landscape photography techniques and photo processing from expert photographers in this engaging day camp. Daily sessions include field trips and lab sessions. Cameras, a variety of lenses and other equipment provided by Nikon, Inc. Each participant will leave with two 8x10 prints and a collection of digital photos. Scholarships are available to assist with the cost of this camp.
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08/04/2012 - Blackbeard the Pirate
Barrier Island Center - 7295 Young Street - Machipongo, Virginia - Relive the 17th and 18th centuries with this infamous pirate. Blackbeard (a.k.a.Ben Cherry) is brought to life in this one man show. Through Mr. Cherry’s research, costumes and authentic props, he gives a spellbinding rendition of this most famous pirate’s life. This event is suitable for the whole family!
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09/01/2012 - 53rd Annual Skipjack Race & Festival
Deal Island Harbor - Deal Island, Maryland - Parade, dance, car show, music, food, arts & crafts. Mon 8 am - Blessing of the fleet, skipjack race, boat docking. ADA.
Done miss this annual event put on by the Deal Island-Chance Lions Club. It is classic down home Delmarva! Besides the Skipjack races enjoy a three day festival with music food crafts and other watermen competition on Labor Day Weekend.
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