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A World Away at the Chesapeake Bay

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Where To Find Oh Say Can You See? Explore Southern Farmers' Markets War of 1812 Exhibit Anne Arundel County

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ON THE COVER: It’s just like the ones our founding fathers came to American on in the 1600’s. A replica of a stately Dutch vessel, the Kalmar Nyckel, will be sailing into our area for a short visit you won’t want to miss. This floating history lesson will offer tours and even opportunities take you on a sail! Cover Story on page 7.

MMM MMM GOOD! Summer is here and area farmers’ markets are open for business. SO where can you find the best in home-grown goodness? We give you a complete list beginning on page 4…

“IN FULL GLORY REFLECTED: MARYLAND DURING THE WAR OF 1812” is a tremendous War of 1812 Bicentennial Exhibit at the Maryland Historical Society. It’s the largest and most comprehensive 1812 exhibit in the state of Maryland, with some ofthe most interesting artifacts on display that you can imagine. Story page 6.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 8 Discover South County! Find idyllic small towns on the water, lovely places to visit in the summer. You’ll find fabulous restaurants, quaint shops and antiques, with history and a photo opportunity at every turn.

10 Out & About Moonlight Cruises out of Chesapeake Beach, lighthouse tours, free concerts, craft fairs, wine festivals and so much more await you this summer in Southern Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties!

14 Fiddling Around One of the finest Bluegrass fiddle players in the country will be coming soon to Southern Maryland. And, it’s all for a good cause. June 2012 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER

Visit Local Farmers’ Markets

he North Beach Friday Night Farmers Market, launched in 2008, is now open through October 26 with a scaled-back classic car cruise-in. Favorite vendors are back, including Joe-Sam and Kelly Swann of Swann Farms in Owings (pictured) with their famous strawberries. New this year is cheese vendor Tom Tompkins (pictured) of “Tom’s Amish Store” from Lancaster, PA who lets you taste before you buy. Among the delicious specialty cheeses he offers are old-European-style, aged Bouche, Smethe, Chateau Neville and Butter Cheese with garlic and chives. He also brings yogurts and other scrumptious dairy delights. Students from Garrett Music Academy will provide entertainment on the pavilion. A North Beach Art Fair is also scheduled to begin on Friday, May 25 on 7th Street between Bay and Chesapeake Avenues.

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How To Know Where It’s Grown

Anne Arundel County Harvest Guide The Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation and Anne Arundel County Soil Conservation District have created a Harvest Guide to help individuals identify sources for county products and services. In addition to identifying where individuals can purchase locally grown produce, meats, and other products, the guide also identifies restaurants that use local ingredients, farm services and agencies, and area farm supply and implement dealers. Anne Arundel County has 377 farms operating on more than 29,000 acres of land. The farms produce corn, barley, wheat, soybeans, and a variety of vegetables, fruits, and meats. Many of the farms are located in South County, an area preserved for rural, residential, and agricultural uses. 410-222-7410. The online guide can be found at www.aaedc.org/initiatives.

You might think it’s a no-brainer. Most consumers assume that when they see a sign that says “Local Produce,” it means it was grown close by. However, the State of Maryland discovered that was not always the case, prompting the Maryland Agriculture Department to officially “define” what “local” really means. As a result, Maryland has put in place a law requiring labeling of state of origin on anything advertised as local at the point of sale. All produce sellers in the state must comply so consumers know exactly where items were grown. So now you know that if it says “local” it really must be local, and you have the right to know exactly where it came from! Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) that spell out the facts: What is the Advertising Agricultural Products as Local or Locally Grown Law? In 2010, the Maryland General Assembly passed, and Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law this measure. The regulations implementing this law require businesses that advertise raw meat, eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables, shellfish and processed dairy products as local or being locally grown, regionally grown or produced, or otherwise represented as having originated close by, must have point-of-sale signage indicating the state of its origin. Why does this law exist? Maryland farmers and watermen have benefited from a growing public awareness and desire to purchase Maryland-grown food. Businesses selling food have supported sales of Maryland food along with food from other states. However, in many cases the food has been classified as “local” at the point of sale, without any definition of the term. Lawmakers and the public were concerned that consumers were not getting clear information on what they were buying and that those who would like to support local farmers and watermen through buying fresh, local food could not do so in some retail settings.

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What specifically does the law apply to? Raw meat, eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables, shellfish and processed dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, kefir, ice cream). Does it apply to processed food (excluding milk, cheese, yogurt, kefir, ice cream)? No. Processed food (excluding milk, cheese, yogurt, kefir, ice cream) is not regulated. Does it apply to honey? No. Where does advertising have to define source of the food? These regulations apply to the advertising at point of sale. If a display of apples, for example, has a sign near them declaring they are local, locally grown, regional, “from your backyard,” the advertisement must say in which state or states the apples were grown. Or, an adjacent placard must clearly state which in which states the produce was grown.

Where To Find Farm Fresh Foods

ere’s a Chesapeake Bay Tripper “clip-and-save list” of the days and times of close-by farmers markets in Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties where you can find fresh-from-the farm foods. (WIC & Senior FMNP Checks are accepted at all markets).

If I have a billboard, television, radio or magazine advertisement saying I am selling local fruit, does the billboard have to say which states the fruit comes from? No. These regulations refer to point of sale only.

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Market: Thursdays through Sept. 5 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m At the DNR parking lot off Taylor Avenue in Annapolis. Contact: Lisa Barge 410-222-7410

If the label on my milk, cheese, ice cream or yogurt says it is local, do I have to say from which states the milk came from? Yes.

Westfield Annapolis Mall Market: Sundays now through Oct. 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In Annapolis at 2123 Generals Highway, in the mall parking lot next to Sears Automotive. Contact: Brenda Conti (410) 349-0317

What typestyle do I have to use saying which state it comes from? It has to legible and readable. Does this apply to farm-stands, restaurants, farmers markets and grocery stores? Yes. Any business that retails food in its raw state is covered by this regulation.

Calvert County Farmers’ Markets Barstow: Now through November, Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Calvert County Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Drive. (410) 535-4583

How will the law be enforced? Any citizen may report a violation. Maryland Department of Agriculture will investigate the complaint. If the complaint is valid, MDA will warn the business. If the business ignores the warning, the business will be fined up to $500.00. Violators may also be listed in resulting press releases.

Where can I find the final regulations? http://www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/finalbuylocalregs.pdf Who do I call for more information? The Marketing and Agricultural Development Section of MDA at (410) 841-5770.

Anne Arundel County Farmers’ Markets Anne Arundel County Market: Saturdays now through Dec. 22 from 7:00 a.m. – Noon and Tuesdays June 5 - Oct. 23, 7:00 a.m. – Noon. In Annapolis at Riva Rd. & Harry S. Truman Pkwy. Contact: Brenda Conti (410) 349-0317 Deale Farmers Market: Thursdays July 5 - Oct. 25 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. At 5965 Deale-Churchton Rd., Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Parking Lot. Contact: Gail Wilkerson (410) 867-4993

If I sell apples that were grown in Pennsylvania and Maryland and have them in the same bin and have the word “local” or “regional” above them, what do I have to do? Intermingled product must include signage indicating the state of origin. In this case, the sign could say: “Locally grown apples – from Maryland and Pennsylvania.”

Where can I find a copy of the 2010 legislation? http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/billfile/hb0421.htm

Clip and Save Farmers’ Market Directory

Scan the QR Code with your smart phone to access a searchable web site listing all farmers markets, stands and pick-your-own farms throughout the state of Maryland.

Prince Frederick: Now through November, Tuesdays 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. At the Calvert Memorial Hospital Parking Lot (adjacent to MD Route 4), 130 Hospital Road. (410) 535-4583 Solomons: Now through November, Thursdays 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Riverwalk Parking Lot, north of the Solomons Pavilion. (410) 535-4583. North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market: Now through October, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 5th Street and Bay Avenue and 7th Street and Bay Avenue (301) 855-6681

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Meet The “Super Heroes” Of the War of 1812

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n Full Glory Reflected: Maryland During the War of 1812” is a tremendous War of 1812 Bicentennial Exhibit that opens June 10 at the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore. It’s the largest and most comprehensive 1812 exhibit in the state of Maryland. History buffs can step back into time and imagine what it was like to be living in a nation at war. In early September 1814, Baltimore had about as much difficulty as it could handle. Just two weeks before, Washington, D.C. was burned by the British and the U.S. President was fleeing for his life. A large British fleet and a veteran redcoat army were sailing up the Chesapeake to burn Baltimore. They were bent on burning the city that was building the privateer fleet that had devastated British shipping in the Atlantic. The crisis ended quickly. Thanks to some great leaders, Baltimore’s “Super Heroes” of the War of 1812, the U.S. repelled the mighty British. The formidable Baltimore defenses met the challenge and the Star Spangled Banner was born. During this anniversary year, two centuries removed from the War of 1812, America’s Second War of Independence, the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) is retelling a dramatic story. With five thousand square feet of displays and more than a hundred historic artifacts, the largest bicentennial exhibit in Maryland, In Full Glory Reflected, Maryland During the War of 1812, will be unveiled on June 10. For more information on the many MdHS exhibits and programs, 201 W. Monument Street, in Baltimore’s historic Mt. Vernon neighborhood, go to www.mdhs.org or call (410) 685-3750. Burt Kummerow, MdHS President, describes the top 10 objects in the exhibition. “The number one object is the original manuscript of the Star Spangled Banner. Others are just as fascinating. Everything in this exhibition tells a compelling story,” said Kummerow. “The paintings by an immigrant house painter captured the Battle of North Point as no one else could. Then there’s the private at Ft. McHenry who had a bomb land at his feet. He took the unexploded bomb home and it’s now its here. We even have a 100 year musket that saw service in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War.” The Top Ten War of 1812 Objects in this exhibition are featured below. In four separate galleries filling an entire floor of the museum, visitors will explore the growth of Baltimore as a boomtown, built on shipbuilding and worldwide trade. Next, they can visit a tavern, the information nerve center of the young republic. Following the drift into a war over issues of trade, the conflict with Britain goes from the high seas to the shores of the Chesapeake. An 1814 invasion puts all of Maryland to the test but culminates with victory in Baltimore. The iconic MdHS artifact, the original Star Spangled Banner manuscript, penned by Francis Scott Key soon after the battle that immortalized Ft. Mc Henry and its garrison flag, will be featured along with a gallery devoted to the defenders of Baltimore. The exhibition will be featured for the three years of the 1812 Bicentennial. It will be open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 5:00 p.m. “In Full Glory Reflected “was made possible by generous support from the Middendorf, Harley Howell and Helen Clay Frick Foundations as well as the Maryland Heritage Area Authority. The 1814 Battle of Baltimore was a turning point in the War of 1812. The port city had strong defenses both in the harbor and on Hampstead Hill (Patterson Park) where a mile of trenches held 100 cannons and 15,000 militia and

For more information on the many MdHS exhibits and programs, 201 W. Monument Street, in Baltimore’s historic Mt. Vernon neighborhood, go to www.mdhs.org or call (410) 685-3750. Visit their web site at: http://www.mdhs.org.

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MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY EXHIBITION Top Ten War of 1812 Relics

The painting, Battle of North Point, by Thomas Coke Ruckle, illustrates the War of 1812 preparations for the battle that saved Baltimore from destruction by the English. Ruckle fought in the battle and was a sign painter who served as a corporal in Maryland’s 5th Regiment. The battle will commence in a few moments. The British in red are lined up in the rear preparing for the charge against the Americans in blue.

regulars. There was no U.S. army to speak of. The Baltimore business community financed the training and equipping of a volunteer militia. After the Americans repulsed a land invasion and killed British General Robert Ross, they successfully defended Ft. McHenry during a 25-hour bombardment and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics to what became our national anthem. Museum goers will get to see the Baltimore 1814 Defenders, Baltimore’s own War of 1812 “Rock Stars.” Rembrandt Peale’s stunning portraits of five Defenders were commissioned by the City of Baltimore almost immediately after the war ended in 1815. Viewers will get to see Major General Samuel Smith, Lt. Col. George Armistead, Brigadier General John Stricker, Congressman Isaac McKim and Commodore Joshua Barney. At the outbreak of the War of 1812, Sam Smith was a veteran of the American Revolution, one of Baltimore’s wealthiest merchants, a general in the Maryland militia and a member of the U.S. Congress both as a representative and a senator. Thanks to his leadership as the commander of the Baltimore defenses in 1814, 15,000 militia and regulars repulsed the British and saved the city. Major (later Lt. Colonel) George Armistead is remembered for commanding the defenses at Ft. McHenry and reportedly commissioning garrison flags from seamstress Mary Pickersgill that were “so large…the British would have no difficulty seeing from a distance.” It was the sight of the 42 foot by 30 foot flag, still flying after the September, 1814, 25 hour bombardment that inspired Francis Scott Key. General John Stricker, another seasoned veteran of the American Revolution, became a hero during the Battle of North Point on September 12, 1814. Commanding 3,200 Maryland militiamen, Stricker blocked the British advance toward Baltimore and killed British General Robert Ross, buying enough time for the main defenses on Hampstead Hill to prepare for the repulse of the redcoat invasion. Congressman Isaac McKim served as an aide-decamp to General Samuel Smith and helped finance the Baltimore defense. McKim was a keen businessman and an investor in Baltimore privateers that attacked the British merchant fleets. He later was an early supporter of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, America’s first. The last defender, Commodore Joshua Barney, was not present during the Battle of Baltimore. A legendary naval veteran, he commanded the Chesapeake Flotilla that defended Southern Maryland in 1814 and was a hero at the Battle of Bladensburg where he was seriously wounded. Visitors will have the privilege of seeing many treasures donated to the MdHS during its 168-year history. One of the earliest printed broadsides of the Star Spangled Banner song, complete with its famous typo, will be on view. Vivid paintings by Battle of Baltimore veteran Thomas Ruckle and the iconic “Bombardment of Ft. McHenry” by Alfred Jacob Miller will flank the Star Spangled Banner document. The humble “Etting Cup” bears the etched signatures of several of the 1812 “Rock Stars.” The cup was a treasured part of 1812 veterans’ reunions for many decades in the19th century.

1. The Star Spangled Banner – The Maryland Historical Society’s most iconic object, a national treasure, is the source of our National Anthem. The manuscript, containing all four stanzas of our national song, was jotted down with few corrections in a Baltimore tavern the night after Francis Scott Key was released by the British on September 16, 1814. 2. Thomas Boyle Proclamation – Skipper of the Baltimore privateer “Chasseur,” Captain Boyle had the nerve to tack up an 1814 proclamation blockading the entire United Kingdom with one ship and then sailed through a gauntlet of enemy ships escaping capture. 3. Two Cartoons – The War of 1812 era was a rich with political cartoons and each tells an interesting story. - The Conspiracy Against Baltimore – A cartoon about party politics for and against the war that led to one of the most vicious Baltimore riots in July, 1812. - John Bull and the Baltimoreans – A very funny 1814 cartoon depicting the brave Baltimoreans chasing a hooved John Bull (Great Britain) out of Baltimore with bayonets. 4. Two Thomas Ruckle Paintings – Irish immigrant house painter Ruckle was a corporal at the Battle of North Point with the elite 5th Maryland Regiment. Excited about his role as a defender, Ruckle left behind two large folk art paintings that are treasured for their accuracy. One shows the American militia assembling on Hampstead Hill (now Patterson Park), the other the Battle of North Point. 5. Etting Cup – Samuel Etting was a member of a Jewish company that was in the Ft. Mc Henry trenches. He and his colleagues, including fort commander Major George Armistead, scratched their names into a 6 inch blackened mug that was brought out at reunions. 6. A British Bomb – One of the 200 lb. explosive “bombs” that rained on Ft. McHenry for a day and a night, fell at the feet of a fort defender and did not explode. The private kept it as a souvenir. 7. Commodore Joshua Barney – Portrait and red Moroccan sword belt. Revolutionary veteran and naval hero Barney commanded the Chesapeake Flotilla and was a hero at the Battle of Bladensburg. Rembrandt Peale painted him for the City of Baltimore along with the other Maryland heroes. 8. Commodore John Rodgers Silver Service – Rodgers, an important naval hero was best known for his part in the 1814 defense of Baltimore. The Maryland Historical Society has about 10 of the 60 exquisite silver pieces of dinnerware commissioned by Baltimore to honor his service. 9. The Bombardment of Ft. McHenry – The most accurate portrayal of the September 13-14, 1814, British attack on Ft. McHenry was a large canvas painted by Alfred Jacob Miller to honor his father who helped defend the fort. Miller went on to become one of America’s most famous frontier painters. 10. Hundred Year Musket – A 1763 flintlock French musket delivered to the Americans during the Revolution and branded United States, saw service in the War of 1812 with the Maryland militia and then was converted to a percussion lock by Confederates at the beginning of the Civil War.

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Hungry from all that fun? Check out the all-new Concession Stand and Beachcomber Grill for fresh-grilled burgers and cheeseburgers, Teriyaki Chicken, and Grilled Ahi Tuna sandwiches! Nachos, churros, pizzas, funnel cakes with strawberries and so much more! Eat healthy with Veggie Burgers, Salads, and Fresh Fruit! Cool down with Dip N’Dots and Hawaiian Shaved Ice!

Go to the website for all special events and character days. Season Passes this year $59 and ($49 for Chesapeake Beach Residents) - Pays for itself in just a few visits! - Come as often as you want, stay as long as you like. - No Lines! Season Pass Holders cut to the front of the lines… no waiting! - Discount coupons for the NEW Concession Stand - Advance notice of Special Events at the Water Park!

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he Calvert Marine Museum is hosting the Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, on June 22 through 24 in Solomons. This queen of the tall ship fleet will offer public sails and tours. The Kalmar Nyckel will dock at Watermen’s Wharf, Solomons, located next to the Chesapeake Biological Lab Visitors Center and will offer pirate sails on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and sunset sails from Photo by Andrew Hanna. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Kalmar Nyckel will host free ship tours open to the public from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and a pirate sail from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. All sails are $60 for adults and $40 for ages 17 and younger. For tickets and more information, please contact the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation office at (302) 429-7447 (toll free at 866-659-7447) or www.kalmarnyckel.org. Kalmar Nyckel is an authentic re-creation of a 17th century Dutch built vessel, one of America’s pioneering “Tall Ships” that brought some of the earliest permanent settlers to the colonies. The ship’s historical accuracy reflects the sailing methodology of the early 1600’s, which passengers can experience for themselves. The ship has eight sails, eight miles of rigging, and a crew of dedicated volunteer sailors to make the trip exciting for all. “A sail on the Kalmar Nyckel is a unique way to learn about the ship’s maritime and cultural history as well as experience what it is really like to sail a Tall Ship. And, what a special way to experience Solomons Island by sailing the beautiful Patuxent River up to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay!” said Catherine Parsells, Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Executive Director. Voted “Best Living History Lesson” by Delaware Today magazine in 2011, Kalmar Nyckel serves as a vital education resource for schools and the community. In the last two years, the ship has hosted over 5,800 students for its ship and shipyard education programs. The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is a volunteer-based organization, with over 300 active volunteers. These volunteers contribute on average 40,000 hours per year to maintain and sail the ship as well as serve as program educators. The original Kalmar Nyckel sailed from Sweden to the New World in 1638, leaving her passengers to establish the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley, at Fort Christina in present-day Wilmington, DE. Because of her historical accuracy, Kalmar Nyckel was featured last year in National Geographic Television’s “Return of the Ghost Ship,” which aired in 124 countries around the world. This documentary explored a “ghost ship” from the 1630’s found intact at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.

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 SATURDAY, JUNE 9 When school is finally out and your family is looking for summertime fun, come to Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties to find unique museums, beautiful parks, one-of-a-kind attractions and fun-filled events for everyone.

MOONLIGHT CRUISES Chesapeake Bay Moonlight Cruise (7:30 p.m.) Leaves from the Rod ‘N’ Reel Dock but tickets must be purchased in advance! 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 410-257-2230 • www.chesapeakebeach.md.us The Town of Chesapeake Beach invites you to take a 2012 Moonlight Cruise on the Chesapeake Bay aboard the Miss Miss Chesapeake Beach. Chesapeake Beach. Contact the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall to sign up for the cruise(s) of your choice: – Friday, June 1 and Saturday June 2 – Friday, July 6 and Saturday July 7 – Friday, August 3 and Friday, August 31 – Saturday, September 1 Cruise under a glorious full moon over the bay! When you call for tickets, please be sure to tell them you read about it in the Chesapeake Bay Tripper!

 FRIDAY, JUNE 1 First Friday Tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (1 p.m.) Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 410-586-8562 • www.jefpat.org Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses over 8 million artifacts including collections from every county in Maryland. The guided tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with our conservators and our collections. Reservations are not required.

 SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Maker’s Market (9 a.m.-noon) Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org The Maker’s Market is the place to find handmade, homemade or homegrown products…crafts, hanging baskets, organic skincare products, farm fresh produce, cut flowers, baked goods, batik and fleece clothing, handmade soaps and candles, herbal teas, ornaments, folk art, handmade gifts and more! Guided Canoe Trip (Noon-3 p.m.) American Chestnut Land Trust Warriors Rest Sanctuary, Port Republic 410-414-3400 • www.acltweb.org Depart from Warriors Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides) and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek. Rain date is Sunday, June 3. Registration required.

Shady Side Rural Heritage Society In November 2011, the society changed its name to Captain Avery Museum. For the past 27 years, the organization has worked to preserve the heritage of the unique village of Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org.

Point Farm Garden Restoration (9 a.m.-noon) Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 410-586-8536 • www.jefpat.org Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Jefferson Patterson Park. Park & Museum (JPPM). Join the JPPM Garden Club as they recreate the splendor of the main house gardens using the original plans of noted landscape architect Rose Greely. Founder’s Day and Opening Day for Summer Exhibit Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 410-257-3892 • www.cbrm.org 4th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show Fox Run Shopping Center, K-Mart Parking Lot 835 North Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick 410-610-0454 • www.pfvfd.org Join the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department for a car, truck and bike show! Enjoy food, music and door prizes. Admission is free! All proceeds benefit PFVFD. Movie on the Beach: Cars (Dusk) The Town of North Beach 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach 410-257-9618 • www.northbeachmd.org

 SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Bernie Fowler’s Patuxent River Wade In (1 p.m.) Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Join former Senator Bernie Fowler and other dignitaries as they wade into the river for the 25th anniversary of this great event. Mr. Fowler started the “white sneaker” test as a means of checking water clarity. His ingenuity has led to multi-tributary events across Maryland showcasing eﬀorts to save our rivers and streams. Before and after wading, enjoy environmental demonstrations, exhibits and activities.

 WED., JUNE 13 – SUN., JULY 8 CalvArt 7th Anniversary/Reunion Show CalvArt Gallery 110 Solomons Island Road South, Prince Frederick 410-535-9252 • www.calvertarts.org Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, June 16, from 5 until 8 p.m.

 WED., JUNE 13 – SAT., JUNE 16 Solomons Plein Air Festival Solomons Island, Solomons 410-326-2549 • www.solomonsmaryland.com The Solomons Plein Air Festival is an exciting competition for both artists and viewers. This year artists will paint from Wednesday until Friday with the Quick Draw held on Saturday morning. Saturday also features a street fair from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. including artisan booths, refreshments and games for children and adults. The culminating event on Saturday evening is the “Aﬀaire of the Arts,” where the competition paintings will be judged and displayed for sale. Awards will be presented and the event, open to the public, will feature refreshments, a bar and live musical entertainment. The 2012 collectible poster will be available at the event as well. Artists will be in attendance. June 2012 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER

Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival Back for its third year, the June 9-10, 2012 Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival invites individuals to celebrate Maryland Wine Week by visiting its new Wine and Specialty Food Pavilion. Here they can sample and purchase wines from 17 Maryland vineyards including: Boordy Vineyards; Solomon’s Island Winery; Bordeleau Vineyards and Winery; Cove Point Winery; and Slack Winery, to name a few. Wine will also be available by the glass or bottle. A beer garden and specialty foods round out the culinary offerings. The festival includes live music and the prized works of more than 200 artists: paintings, sculpture, ceramics, digital art, mixed media, printmaking, jewelry, fiber art, glass, wood, leather, metal, and photography. 410-263-4012 annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com.

 THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Bay Breeze Concert Series (7:30 p.m.) Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 410-257-3892 • www.cbrm.org Each summer the museum is pleased to present a series of four concerts featuring the best talent around. The concert is held the second Thursday of each month from June through September on the museum porch. These concerts are brought to you by the generous support of the Town of Chesapeake Beach.

 FRI., JUNE 15 – SUN., AUGUST 26 Featured Exhibit – Treasured: Honoring Precious and Vanishing Worlds Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org This exhibit reveals the beauty and vulnerability of the endangered and the threatened. From disappearing plant and animal species to vanishing languages and cultures and threatened ecosystems, the exhibit highlights the intricacies and fragility of precious and vanishing worlds. Join us for the opening reception, Friday, July 13, 6-9 p.m.

 FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Campfire on the Beach (7 p.m.) The Town of North Beach 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach 410-257-9618 • www.northbeachmd.org

 SATURDAY, JUNE 16 37th Annual Tobacco Trail Antique Automobile Meet (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org This is the main event of the National Capital Region (NCR) of the Antique Automobile Club of America. The meet showcases more than 100 antique and classic cars that serve as a touchstone to the past and brings to life these classic works of art that once ruled the highways.

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African American Family Community Day (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) Jeﬀerson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org The Calvert County branch of the NAACP hosts this multicultural family event where you can enjoy live entertainment, exhibits and displays, children’s arts and crafts, games, food and merchandise vendors, prize drawings and more! Guided Canoe Trip (Noon-3 p.m.) American Chestnut Land Trust 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick 410-414-3400 • www.acltweb.org Enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek. Rain date is Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17. Registration required. Father’s Day Fling: Catapults and Fine Art (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326- 4640 • www.annmariegarden.org Families build catapults and fling paint-covered objects at a large canvas to create original art. Eat • Drink • Go Local (Noon-6 p.m.) The Town of North Beach 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach 410-257-9618 • www.northbeachmd.org The Town of North Beach will become a culinary and wine connoisseur’s paradise! This “go local” movement brings together farmers, chefs and wine in a casual, open-air farmers market feel. Swirl, sip and stroll as you browse local produce from regional farmers and enjoy cooking demonstrations. Entry is free; tasting passes may be purchased.

 SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Sunday Afternoons with the Pattersons Tour (2-3:30 p.m.) Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Join us for a guided tour of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick, house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely.

 SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Free Concert on the Pavilion: The Commodores U.S. Navy Band (6 p.m.) North Beach Pavilion North Beach 410-257-9618 www.northbeachmd.org Commodores US Navy Band.

 SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Movie on Main Street: “The Muppets” (Music begins at 8 p.m.; movie begins at 9 p.m.) Duke and Main Streets Prince Frederick 703-577-3044 View “The Muppets” under the stars! Burgers, hot dogs, soda and candy will be provided. Don’t forget to bring something to sit on!

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Extraordinary Opportunity for Middle Schoolers Is your middle school student interested in science, being outdoors, learning by doing, and experimenting? The Calvert Marine Museum is offering the perfect program: the S u m m e r Environmental Institute. This is a very serious name for a fun, hands-on camp experience that will give kids a chance to get out on the water, into the marsh, behind the scenes at the museum, and into science labs at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL). Camp is July 30 - August 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and participants pay only $50. Visit the website at calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register.

Kids will have an opportunity to talk with CBL scientists who have collected base data on the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay for over 30 years. They will learn to interpret the information, review the trends, and learn to do water sampling and analysis to see how results compare. They will explore how natural events, such as Tropical Storm Lee, can have an enormous impact on the Chesapeake Bay - and how that impact affects the environment. They will map a section of shoreline from the museum's historic bugeye, William B. Tennison. They will see the impacts of erosion, visit a shoreline restoration project at Cove Point, and a living shoreline in Solomons as part of an exploration for solutions. This summer camp experience is sponsored by the Calvert Marine Museum and Chesapeake Biological Laboratory with the support of a grant funded by the Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust. This partnership and combination of resources will bring environmental science to life for an unforgettable experience!

Get Tickets Now For Bluegrass Show Michael Cleveland and his band, Flamekeeper along with The Roys from Nashville will headline this year’s Bluegrass For Hospice 2012 in St. Mary’s County. This exciting one-day event is scheduled for Saturday October 27, 2012 at the Flat Iron Farm, Flat Iron Road in Great Mills, MD. All proceeds go to support the Hospice of St. Mary’s, Hospice House. The event begins at noon with the doors opening at 10:00 am. International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) Fiddle Player of the Year, Michael “Mike” Cleveland is considered one of the premier bluegrass fiddlers of his generation. Mike picked up a fiddle at age four, and his talent was recognized early. In 1993, he was chosen to be part of the Bluegrass Youth All Stars at the IBMA's award show. Later that year, Mike made his Grand Ole Opry debut as a guest of Alison Krauss. After high school Mike briefly toured with then-named Dale Ann Bradley and Coon Creek before joining Rhonda Vincent and The Rage in 2000. At the 2001 IBMA awards, Mike took his first Fiddle Player of the Year award, and shared the title of Entertainer of the Year with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage. In 2002, Mike rejoined The Dale Ann Bradley Band. That year he won the Fiddle Player of the Year award and again in 2004. Mike's first project as a Rounder recording artist, "Flame Keeper," was released in February 2002 and was chosen the IBMA's Instrumental Album of the Year. In 2004, Mike shared the Instrumental Album of the Year award with Tom Adams for "Tom Adams and Michael Cleveland Live at the Ragged Edge," an album of fiddle and banjo duets. In September 2006 Mike took home his fourth Fiddle Player of the Year Award from the IBMA, and his second solo album on Rounder Records, "Let 'Er Go, Boys!," won Instrumental Album of the Year. A year later, in 2007, Mike won his fifth fiddle player award and has won it every year since for a total of nine. Today, Mike is a sought-after guest and has performed with Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, The Mark Newton Band, J.D. Crowe and the New South, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain and The Wildwood

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Valley Boys. His list of guest appearances over the years is a who's who of bluegrass legends including Bill Monroe, Jim and Jesse, Ralph Stanley, Mac Wiseman, Doc Watson, Larry Sparks, Doyle Lawson, and J.D. Crowe. He is also an active studio musician, and his credits include the 2005 Grammy-nominated "A Tribute to Jimmy Martin: The King of Bluegrass" and a 2003 Grammy winner, Jimmy Sturr's "Let's Polka 'Round." Mike lives in Charlestown, Indiana. Many other local Bluegrass bands will be performing at the show as well. There will be food concessions, raffles, door prizes, and even a silent auction. Tickets for this event are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. At this time, they can only be purchased by mail by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope made out to, “Hospice of St. Mary’s” and mail to P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619. Please bring you lawn chair for this indoor event. Attracting 600 participants last year, Bluegrass For Hospice has grown to be the largest fundraiser for the Hospice of St. Mary’s. For more information, go to www.bluegrassforhospice.com or call (301) 737-3004.

Historic London Town and Gardens In spring 2012, Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater opened its much-awaited permanent museum exhibit, Discover London Town. History comes alive as visitors navigate 5,000 square feet of exhibit area spanning 13,000 (yes 13,000!) years of regional history. The $650,000 project brings individuals face to face with the people, buildings, and landscape of the past through archaeological artifacts, maps, paintings, illustrations, and educational and interactive displays including a virtual 3D colonial tavern and transatlantic ship that are accessible on touch screen computer monitors. 410-222-1919 • www.historiclondontown.com.

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Reasons To Visit Marine Museum

June is packed full of activities and fun at the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons Island. Visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for a complete listing of programs. Friday, June 1 - First Free Friday The museum is open and free to the public from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Enjoy entertainment by the musical duo of Bob Pfeiffer and Eric Skow playing acoustic guitars and occasional harmonica. The evening also marks the opening of the Color and Lights Art Show by local artists. Tour Drum Point Lighthouse and cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison for 30 minute cruises sponsored by M&T Bank. Saturday, June 2 Kid’s Pirate Pizza Cruise Dress like a pirate and eat pizza on board the Tennison-Arggggh from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Tuesday, June 12 - Sea Squirts Giggly, Wiggly, Jellyfish - FREE drop-in program from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Thursday, June 14 - Sea Squirts Giggly, Wiggly, Jellyfish - FREE drop-in program from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Friday, June 15 - Maritime Performance Series The Maritime Performance Series opens with Yankee Frolics at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is $5 at the door; no advance sales. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and wine, beer, and water are available for purchase. Saturday, June 16 Fossil Field Experience - Discover the fossils of Calvert Cliffs on a local beach. Tour the museum fossil hall with a trained guide from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Waterman for a Day at the Lore Oyster House - Experience life as a waterman and work in an oyster packing house, use oyster tongs, work in the shucking room and sing work songs from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn about oyster biology and how to help restore Crassostrea J.C. Lore & Sons oyster house was Virginica from the Southern Maryland Oyster designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Secretary Cultivation Society. FREE. Special one-hour Patuxent excursions of the Interior in 2001. aboard the Roughwater, a working waterman’s boat with Captain Rachel Dean. $20 per person, pre-registration required. The boat departs from the Lore Oyster House at 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. and is limited to six passengers per outing. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Beachcomb Treasures: Portals to Our Past - talk by author and world-wide beachcomber, Deacon Ritterbush at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Bring your best beach find to share or for identification. FREE.

Tuesday, June 19 Summer Story Time is presented by Southern Library Branch in the Maritime Hall Solomons area at 10:00 a.m. This 30 minute, drop-in program is for all ages. For more information call the library at 410-326-5289. FREE. Thursday, June 21 Sea Squirts - Giggly, Wiggly, Jellyfish is a FREE drop-in program from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Thursday, June 21 The SuperMagicMan’s Big Illusion starring Reggie Rice, D.C.’s two-time Comedy Magician of the Year at 7:00 p.m in the auditorium. Family show is a high energy, magic production that is filled with fantastic illusions, dancing, and comedy. Admission is $4 per person at the door. Friday – Sunday, June 22 – 24 Public Sails aboard Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware departing from Waterman’s Wharf in Solomons. For information and tickets, call Kalmar Nyckel toll free at 866-659-7447 or visit kalmarnyckel.org. Free public dockside tours on Sunday, June 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 28 - Little Minnows Strange Creatures of the Bay: Children ages 3 – 5 years are invited to participate from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. to learn about creatures of the Bay. $4 members; $5 non-members. Space is limited. Pre-registration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Saturday, June 30 Lighthouse Adventure Cruise Northern Bay. Cruise aboard a private charter boat and see five lighthouses. The cost is $130; $120 for members. Registration deadline is June 22.

The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Museum members and children under 5 are always admitted free. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $2.00 for children ages 5 – 12. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

Sunday, June 17 Father’s Day Brunch Cruise - Dads love being out on the water-a perfect way to say ‘You’re the best!’ with a cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Father’s Day Evening Cruise - What dad wouldn’t feel special with this treat? Heavy hors d’ oeuvres served aboard the Wm. B. Tennison from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Catch This Ray of Light The Color and Light Society Art Show returns to the Calvert Marine Museum through June 12. See the impressive work with a variety of oils, watercolors, acrylics, sculptures, photographs, and multi-media. The Color and Light Society began as an informal group of artists taking advanced oil painting classes with Elizabeth Bygler of Leonardtown, MD. Everyone believed that exhibiting one's art encouraged learning, development and pride of original work. Incorporated and granted non-profit status Photo by Don Thieme. in 2004, the group first began exhibiting their work in the Annmarie Garden Community Gallery and currently has 24 active artist members. As a group, these artists have volunteered in many local activities for children such as Sharkfest at the Calvert Marine Museum and the kids' craft tables at Artsfest. Color & Light has also exhibited at Annmarie Garden Artsfest, Calvert Marine Museum, Sotterley Plantation Winefest as well as the Solomons Island Gazebo shows. Outstanding examples of Color & Light Society art can be seen in galleries in the tri-county area of Calvert, St. Mary's and Charles counties. June 2012 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER