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Kate Livie is a professional Chesapeake educator, writer, and historian. An Eastern Shore native, Kate is passionate about the Chesapeake Bay’s culture and landscape. She has written …

In case of inclement weather, Chesapeake Forum follows the Talbot County School closing procedures. Refer to the school’s website, or you may find school closing information on your …

You will see the Choptank as an energetic, flowing, meandering river; the subsequent incursion of saltwater into the Chesapeake Bay; and sea level reaching its present level from 6,000 years …

Discover the fascinating history of the iconic Chesapeake Bay skipjacks and their predecessors that sailed our local rivers. This course is presented by the Dorchester Skipjack Committee, …

Rich Harrison and Bob DeGour are back for Chesapeake Forum’s Great Decisions discussion of world affairs. Known for their deft moderation of in-depth discussions, the two have been …

Pirates and privateers were a major presence in the Chesapeake Bay for nearly 200 years, and the area’s history is rich with stories of piracy. Learn about the history of piracy on the …

Oysters are considered a keystone species in many aquatic systems around the world, including the Chesapeake Bay. However, a variety of factors have contributed to a major decline in …

Explore how the Bay has shaped the diverse cultures that have lived, worked, and played on the Chesapeake Bay Using the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Water Lines exhibition in the …

Classes on Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:00 PM, in the Chesapeake Forum YMCA classroom and via ZOOM (also recorded): 10 April 2025: Introduction to warblers and warbler identification. 5 …