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"Exploring the Rich History and Natural Beauty of Chesapeake Bay" Discover the captivating allure of Chesapeake Bay

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Defence of Chesapeake Bay. Fourth and fifth pages of the report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813

Defence of Chesapeake Bay. Fourth and fifth pages of the report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813
WAR OF 1812: CHESAPEAKE BAY. Defence of Chesapeake Bay. Fourth and fifth pages of the report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813, on the British fleet in Chesapeake Bay and plans for the American defence

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Battle of Virgnia Capes between the French and English fleets, 5-10 September 1781

Battle of Virgnia Capes between the French and English fleets, 5-10 September 1781
BATTLE OF VIRGINIA CAPES. Battle of Virgnia Capes between the French and English fleets, 5-10 September 1781. The positions of the British and French fleets before the action

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Defence of Chesapeake Bay. Second and third pages of the report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813

Defence of Chesapeake Bay. Second and third pages of the report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813
WAR OF 1812: CHESAPEAKE BAY. Defence of Chesapeake Bay. Second and third pages of the report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813, on the British fleet in Chesapeake Bay and plans for the American defence

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Defence of Chesapeake Bay. Eighth and ninth pages of the report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813

Defence of Chesapeake Bay. Eighth and ninth pages of the report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813
WAR OF 1812: CHESAPEAKE BAY. Defence of Chesapeake Bay. Eighth and ninth pages of the report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813, on the British fleet in Chesapeake Bay and plans for the American defence

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: CAPTAIN SMITH, FROM THE PORTRAIT IN HIS VIRGINIA, He was an English soldier, explorer, and author

CAPTAIN SMITH, FROM THE PORTRAIT IN HIS VIRGINIA, He was an English soldier, explorer, and author. He was considered to have played an important part in the establishment of the first permanent

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Tilghman Island, Maryland. Skipjacks are among the last working sailboats in America

Tilghman Island, Maryland. Skipjacks are among the last working sailboats in America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: East coast of the USA, satellite image C013 / 5162

East coast of the USA, satellite image C013 / 5162
East coast of the USA, satellite image. North is towards top. Clouds are white. The land area consists of eastern Canada across top and the north-eastern USA across centre and lower left

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Battle between the French and English fleets, 5-10 September 1781. Wood engraving, American, 1881

Battle between the French and English fleets, 5-10 September 1781. Wood engraving, American, 1881
BATTLE OF VIRGINIA CAPES. Battle between the French and English fleets, 5-10 September 1781. Wood engraving, American, 1881

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: CIVIL WAR: NAVAL ACTION. U. S. S. Chesapeake, seized by Confederate forces

CIVIL WAR: NAVAL ACTION. U. S. S. Chesapeake, seized by Confederate forces
CIVIL WAR: NAVAL ACTION. U.S.S. Chesapeake, seized by Confederate forces, landing her crew and passengers off Musquash Harbor, Bay of Fundy, Canada. Wood engraving, English, January 1864

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. French map of the coast of Virginia

SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. French map of the coast of Virginia, showing the army of General Cornwallis on the York River with the American and French armies laying siege around it

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: TOBACCO WAREHOUSE, 1775. English colonists at a dockside tobacco warehouse on the Chesapeake

TOBACCO WAREHOUSE, 1775. English colonists at a dockside tobacco warehouse on the Chesapeake. Cartouche, English, 1775, from an engraved version of the map of Virginia drawn in 1751 by Joshua Fry

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: MAP: MARYLAND, 1635. Line engraving, 19th century, after A Relation of Maryland, published in 1635

MAP: MARYLAND, 1635. Line engraving, 19th century, after A Relation of Maryland, published in 1635

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: MAP: VIRGINIA, 1585. Engraving by Theodore de Bry, after the drawing by John White, 1585

MAP: VIRGINIA, 1585. Engraving by Theodore de Bry, after the drawing by John White, 1585

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: CHESAPEAKE BAY, 1812. First naval battle on Chesapeake Bay during the War of 1812

CHESAPEAKE BAY, 1812. First naval battle on Chesapeake Bay during the War of 1812. Steel engraving, 19th century

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: FORT McHENRY, 1814. The bombardment of Fort McHenry, Baltimore, by the British Navy

FORT McHENRY, 1814. The bombardment of Fort McHenry, Baltimore, by the British Navy, 13-14 September 1814. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: CARTOON: WAR OF 1812. British valour and Yankee boasting: or, Shannon versus Chesapeake

CARTOON: WAR OF 1812. British valour and Yankee boasting: or, Shannon versus Chesapeake
CARTOON: WAR OF 1812. British valour and Yankee boasting: or, " Shannon" versus " Chesapeake." English satirical engraving, 1813

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: NAVAL BATTLE, 1813. The American frigate USS Chesapeake in conflict with HMS Shannon off Boston

NAVAL BATTLE, 1813. The American frigate USS Chesapeake in conflict with HMS Shannon off Boston Light, 1 June 1813. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: LOCOMOTIVE, 1893. Chesapeake and Ohio Consolidation freight engine, the 350. Line engraving, 1893

LOCOMOTIVE, 1893. Chesapeake and Ohio Consolidation freight engine, the 350. Line engraving, 1893

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: DUCK HUNTING, 1888. Shooting canvas-back ducks on the Chesapeake Bay. Line engraving, American, 1888

DUCK HUNTING, 1888. Shooting canvas-back ducks on the Chesapeake Bay. Line engraving, American, 1888

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: NEW NETHERLAND MAP. Hugo Allards New and Exact Map of All New Netherland from Chesapeake Bay to

NEW NETHERLAND MAP. Hugo Allards New and Exact Map of All New Netherland from Chesapeake Bay to Penobscot Bay
NEW NETHERLAND MAP. Hugo Allards " New and Exact Map of All New Netherland" from Chesapeake Bay to Penobscot Bay, with an inset view of New Amsterdam, 1673

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: DUCK HUNTING, 1888. Canvas-back duck shooting on Chesapeake Bay. Line engraving, American, 1888

DUCK HUNTING, 1888. Canvas-back duck shooting on Chesapeake Bay. Line engraving, American, 1888

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: MAP OF CHESAPEAKE BAY, 1590. Detail of Chesapeake Bay engraved by Theodor de Bry, 1590

MAP OF CHESAPEAKE BAY, 1590. Detail of Chesapeake Bay engraved by Theodor de Bry, 1590, after John White

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: MAP: COLONIAL AMERICA, 1606. Map of the American southeast from St

MAP: COLONIAL AMERICA, 1606. Map of the American southeast from St. Augustine to Chesapeake Bay by Jodocus Hondius, 1606, drawing on the work of both John White and Jacques Lemoyne

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: The old Customs House

The old Customs House, Oxford, Talbot County, Tred Avon River, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: St. Marys Square, St

St. Marys Square, St. Michaels, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Masonic Lodge with old cannon, St

Masonic Lodge with old cannon, St. Michaels, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: St. Michaels Museum, St

St. Michaels Museum, St. Marys Square, St. Michaels, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Christ Church, St

Christ Church, St. Michaels, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Easton, Talbot County

Easton, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Famous historic Robert Morris Inn

Famous historic Robert Morris Inn, Oxford, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Oxford, Talbot County

Oxford, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Oxford Bellevue Ferry

Oxford Bellevue Ferry, Oxford, Talbot County, Tred Avon River, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: St. Michaels Museum, St Marys Square, St

St. Michaels Museum, St Marys Square, St. Michaels, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, Talbot County, Miles River, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Old ferry boat, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St

Old ferry boat, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, Talbot County, Miles River, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Historic Skipjack sailing boat under restoration

Historic Skipjack sailing boat under restoration, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, Talbot County, Miles River, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Church, Tilghman Island

Church, Tilghman Island, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: Tilghman Island

Tilghman Island, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Background imageChesapeake Bay Collection: St. Michaels

St. Michaels, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America




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"Exploring the Rich History and Natural Beauty of Chesapeake Bay" Discover the captivating allure of Chesapeake Bay, a stunning body of water nestled between Maryland and Virginia. Steeped in history, this region has witnessed significant events that have shaped America's past. Step back in time to 1612 with Captain John Smith's map of Virginia, which provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of exploration. Fast forward to 1738 when Maryland and Virginia were settled, marking the beginning of two states forever linked by their shared connection to this majestic bay. Immerse yourself in maritime heritage as you witness the grandeur of the tall ship Kalmar Nyckel sailing through these waters. Its impressive presence pays homage to centuries-old traditions that still thrive today. Knapps Narrows beckons adventurers seeking tranquility amidst nature's wonders. This narrow passage offers breathtaking views and serves as a gateway for unforgettable experiences along Chesapeake Bay. Delve into American history with Thomas Jefferson's meticulously drawn map showcasing Milford Haven on Chesapeake Bay during June or July 1776. Gain insight into military strategies employed during times of conflict while admiring Jefferson's cartographic skill. Experience an age-old tradition as you envision duck hunting expeditions from 1888. Picture canvas-back ducks soaring across these vast waters while hunters eagerly await their prized catch—a testament to both sport and sustenance throughout generations. Stroll through St. Michaels, a charming town steeped in maritime culture where quaint streets wind alongside picturesque waterfronts. Immerse yourself in its rich heritage, explore historic landmarks, and savor delectable seafood cuisine that showcases the bounty harvested from these very shores. Chesapeake Bay is more than just a body of water; it is an embodiment of America's past intertwined with its present beauty. From colonial explorations to modern-day adventures, this enchanting bay continues to captivate all who venture here – offering endless opportunities for discovery and awe-inspiring moments.