Peake Speaks Lecture Series: Exploring Chesapeake's Vibrant History

Schedule

Thu Aug 21 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1214 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320-7600, United States | Chesapeake, VA

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Did you know that the groundbreaking musical “Show Boat” was based on an actual floating theater that brought entertainment to Deep Creek, Great Bridge, and the waterways of the Chesapeake? Join author and historian Kate Livie for an entertaining look at the James Adams Floating Theatre, a “magical little showboat” that shaped life in the Chesapeake for almost 30 years. Advance registration is appreciated but not required: bit.ly/46bMNwW
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1214 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320-7600, United States

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