Chesapeake Bay History & Maritime Museums The Chesapeake Bay shares reminders of its past at every turn. Maritime museums translate that history into immersive stories for everyone to enjoy. Understand the life of watermen, explore the inner workings of a lighthouse and admire the craftsmanship of traditional Maryland decoy carvers all at these memorable museums. Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Heritage Tours on the Wilma Lee Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Heritage Tours on the Wilma Lee The Wilma Lee is one of the only skipjacks still sailing the Bay. Storyteller Gwen Mayes narrates a nautical view of historical Annapolis and reveals how oysters shaped the town and are saving the Bay. Save time for museum exhibits in historical McNasby’s Oyster Company. “We take you on a boat that was used for dredging oysters … When people take a heritage tour thinking they just want to get out on the water, they come away in awe of the area’s history and the interconnectedness of the Bay.” Gwen Mayes Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Heritage Tours on the Wilma Lee 12 MARYLAND’S GREAT CHESAPEAKE BAY LOOP GETAWAY GUIDE
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