Galesville Maritime Heritage Festival

October 3rd, 11am to 5pm. Presented by the Galesville Heritage Society.

Mick will be speaking and signing copies of his books, including Women Who Work the Waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Spend the day in the waterfront village of Galesville on Maryland’s West River, where four centuries of Chesapeake Bay culture come alive.

Tour the century-old Hartge Yacht Yard, explore the Galesville Heritage Museum and its story of a Revolutionary War–era shipyard, and enjoy family-friendly activities at the West River Sailing Club with the iconic Chesapeake 20 sailboats on display.

Watch a parade of classic and antique boats—or hop aboard a narrated boat tour—then meet local authors, learn about historic fishing techniques and the waterman’s trade, shop our farmers market, and enjoy lunch by the water at a local restaurant or visiting food truck.

Top it all off with live music throughout the day.

Admission is free; donations are encouraged.

The Festival features an exciting series of Maritime Heritage Talks by local writers and historians, presented in the Galesville Methodist Church Fellowship Room.

At 11:30 AM, Thomas Point Lighthouse -- A Chesapeake Icon with author David Gendell will begin the series, followed at 12:15 PM with Owens Yachts - Second Only to Chris-Craft in the 20th Century, presented by Jeffrey Beard.

At 1:15 PM, The Last Days of the Schooner America by David Gendell will appeal to everyone who loves sailboat racing and American history. At 2:15 PM, author Kathy Smith recounts The Deadliest Shipwreck in Chesapeake History.

The closing Maritime Heritage Talk by author Mick Blackistone and photographer Mitzi Bernard at 3:00 PM is entitled Women Working on the Chesapeake. All Maritime Heritage Talks will be held in the Fellowship Room of the Galesville United Methodist Church located at 4825 Church Lane.