For over 15 years, the Bayside History Museum in North Beach has been upholding its mission to guide its visitors to understand how the Chesapeake Bay shaped the culture of coastal communities in Maryland. Having relocated the museum to a new building on 4th Street a few years ago, it’s Founder and President, Grace Mary […]
Calvert County Museums and Library Partner
Present “At The Water’s Edge” Lecture Series Step back in time with “At The Water’s Edge,” a new lecture series highlighting how people enjoyed leisure time on the Chesapeake Bay from 1890 through the 1970s. These programs span across Calvert County from the north to the south beginning this September through April 2018 and are […]
Dinosaurs of Maryland at Bayside History Museum
Bayside History Museum collaborated with Calvert Library to present “Dinosaurs of Maryland” on February 21 at North Beach Town Hall. Dr. Stephen Godfrey, Curator of Paleontology at Calvert Marine Museum discussed the importance of natural history and current research projects in the field. This seminar was one of many in a series of natural history […]
Pirates Coming to Bayside History Museum
Sunday January 17, 2016 from 2:00-3:00 pm. “Arrgh you ready for Pirates?” Join the Bayside History Museum in celebrating the delightful roguishness of Pirates of the Chesapeake. There will be games, a treasure hunt, and some grrreat history to add to your loot! Seaworthy pirate costumes are encouraged, but not required. Come aboard the museum […]
Bayside History Museum Commemorates
“The 60th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Marvel” August 12, 2015, 7:00pm-9:00pm at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Bay View Hall On August 12, 1955, as gale force winds from Hurricane Connie raged up the Chesapeake Bay, a three-masted schooner by the name of the Levin J. Marvel broke apart off of Holland […]
60th Anniversary of the “Sinking of the Marvel”
On August 12, 1955, as gale force winds from Hurricane Connie raged up the Chesapeake Bay, a three-masted schooner by the name of the Levin J. Marvel broke apart off of Holland Point. Fourteen of the 27 passengers on board died in this tragedy. Thirteen passengers survived due to the heroic efforts of many local […]