Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Water’s Edge – Black Watermen of the Chesapeake

Name: Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Water’s Edge – Black Watermen of the Chesapeake
Start: 2025-02-01T14:30:00-05:00
Location: 830 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21202

Schedule

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

830 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21202 | Baltimore, MD

Join us Saturday, February 1, as we delve into the rich, untold stories of African Americans and their deep connection to the Chesapeake Bay with a film screening and panel discussion of Water’s Edge - Black Watermen of the Chesapeake. The film chronicles unsung Marylanders that revolutionized an industry, dreamed beyond their circumstance and are still keeping this tradition alive today.
Discover the legacy of:�⚓ George H. Brown, a visionary steamboat captain who redefined recreation for Black Marylanders.�🛶 The Turner Family of Bellevue, pioneers and innovators in the maritime world.�🎣 Today’s Black captains who have survived by shifting their businesses from commercial fishing to chartering fishing parties.
The Black Maritime installation on the museum’s third-floor permanent gallery provides a deeper look into the history of Black captains and workers in Maryland, highlighting their contributions in paving the way for Black maritime leaders today.
Register for the film screening by visiting the link!