From the Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy, Inc.: Dear Friends of the Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy, Inc., Over the past three years the Skipjack Martha Lewis has undergone major restoration with financial support from private donors, Harford County Government, the City of Havre de Grace, corporate partners, and fund raisers. The work on the skipjack has been extensive: […]
Restoration of Skipjack Martha Lewis Continues; Volunteer Painters and Assistants Wanted
From the Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy: Ahoy Mates! It’s been a while so we thought we would send an update on our progress restoring the Skipjack Martha Lewis. Her mast is shaped and protective coatings are being applied. the mast can be seen on the corner of Market Street & Congress Avenue in Havre de Grace […]
Loblolly Pine Located to Replace Mast on Historical Skipjack Martha Lewis
From the Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy: Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy is pleased to announce that a loblolly pine has been located to replace the mast on the historical Skipjack Martha Lewis. The loblolly was located by the Paul Jones Lumber Company in Snow Hill, Maryland. Harvested in Virginia it is currently debarked in Snow Hill as transportation […]
Donations Sought for Restoration of Skipjack Martha Lewis
From the Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy, Inc.: Dear Friend: As I sat at the dock watching the final sunset for 2013, I am saddened by the season I have missed. The cruises that couldn’t go out, the wonderful passengers, the smiles on the faces of the school children during their field trip all having to be […]
Havre de Grace Activity Center to Host Community History Day Saturday to Kick Off “War of 1812: Havre de Grace Under Fire” Commemoration
From the City of Havre de Grace: The Heritage Museums of Havre de Grace is hosting a FREE Community History Day on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Havre de Grace Activity Center 351 Lewis Lane. This event serves as the community kick-off for the bicentennial commemoration “War of […]
Skipjack Martha Lewis Awaits Repairs in Baltimore, Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy Acquires New Bus and Log Canoe
From the Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy, Inc.: Ahoy! Hope everyone is enjoying this great November weather we have been having and Happy Thanksgiving to your family from ours. We are hosting our 4th annual Tea benefit on December 5th at the Vandiver Inn, make sure you get your reservations in soon! Click here to make reservation […]
Mystery Tea Benefit to Support Skipjack Martha Lewis
From Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy: 4th Annual Benefit Tea Mystery Tea Sunday, December 5th the Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy will host it’s 4th Annual Benefit Tea at the Vandiver Inn in Havre de Grace, MD from 2-4pm. (reservation are required) This year we will be having a Mystery Tea “Murder at the Duke of Earl’s Hound Manor”. […]
Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy, Inc. Announces Volunteers Needed For Skipjack Martha Lewis
From the Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy: The Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy in Havre de Grace, MD is currently looking for volunteers to assist with programs and cruises. We are in need of: 1. sailing crew onboard the Skipjack Martha Lewis 2. ticket sales at the dock 3. teaching crew 4. also preservation and land based programs. No […]
