By james art 
The Maritime Museum and Park Anapolis will host its annual winter lectures, including eight sessions sessions on Thursday from January 9 to February 27, 2025. Each lecture begins at 19:00 and deepens in topics such as marine history, Local heritage, science and marine art.
January 30: Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse celebrates 150 years ServicIt
Thomas Point’s Farath, who has led the sailors since 1875, celebrates his 150th anniversary in 2025. History includes significant events such as the founding of a British warship in 1812 and battles during oyster wars. John Potvin will cover his story, efforts to preserve and extract lessons, including pictures of David Sites.
2025 is the 150th anniversary of the lighting of the headlamp. We will explore different generations of history from the United States Service, the Coast Guard era, the automation of light and ultimately the transfer of light in the city Chesapik from Chesapik’s head from Chesapik’s head from Chesapik’s head from Chesapik’s head from Chesapik from Chesapik’s head, Chesapik’s head from Chesapik from the United States Lighthouse and the long -term commitment of this national historical landmark.
From there, we will discuss the repair, maintenance and maintenance of the headlamp, including some of the excavations and lessons learned. The slideshow presentation will include several beautiful photos of local photographer David sites.
$ 10 reception and free for the first half and above members of the museum. Limited seating areas. Please register and save your place. A virtual option available, please book a virtual space to get a zoom connection.
February 6: Reckless Night to Freedom
Author David Zhelendel tells the history of Chesapeake’s HMS Menelaus in 1814, including an unsuccessful raid that led to the death of a top captain of the Royal Navy and the role of the frigate to help enslaved people to escape from the Anapolis region.
The frigate of the Royal Fleet of Chesapiq Bay carries a young captain to a disaster and a few months later provides a way to avoid a large group of enslaved people. Author David Gendel unpacked the incredible history of Chesapeake’s HMS Menelaus in 1814, including the unscrupulous rabbit of the Moon Light of the Upper East on the shore, which ended with the death of one of the highest captains of the Royal Navy and the leading role of the frigate in the escape from Dozens of enslaved people from the Anapolis region.
$ 10 reception and free for the first half and above members of the museum. Limited seating areas. Please register and save your place. A virtual option available, please book a virtual space to get a zoom connection.
February 13: Resistance to Practice: Adapting to Elevation of Sea level in Anapolis
The Stantec representative, Cameron Ramey, will discuss the planning of an increase in sea level (SLR) at the Annapolis Marine Museum. The emphasis will be on “sustainability” at the level of the Community, Resident and Industry. Ramey will emphasize key projects related to rising sea level
$ 10 reception and free for the first half and above members of the museum. Limited seating areas. Please register and save your place. A virtual option available, please book a virtual space to get a zoom connection.
February 20: In the photo on time: the artist’s trip around Chesapik
Neil Harpe’s new book, pictured in time: the artist’s journey around Chesapik, has over 125 unpublished photos from the 80s and photographs from the 90’s Chesapeake Bay.
The book also shows the works of art, inspired by these emblematic images.
$ 10 reception and free for the first half and above members of the museum. Limited seating areas. Please register and save your place. A virtual option available, please book a virtual space to get a zoom connection.
February 27: Chesapeake Invaders: The Ecology and Economy of Blue Catfish in the Bay
Photographer Jay Fleming will share photos and stories of the invasive son of CHESAPIK Bay, emphasizing his economic and environmental impacts.
The chef Matthew Lego of Leo will discuss the culinary qualities of the blue catfish and offer samples to the audience.
$ 10 reception and free for the first half and above members of the museum. Limited seating areas. Please register and save your place. A virtual option available, please book a virtual space to get a zoom connection.
Registration details
Pre -registration is assumed due to limited space. The registration fee of $ 10 per person is paid at the door first, first service. Entrance is free for members of the first half ($ 150) and above.
For more information and to register, visit the page of the Anaapolis Marine Museum and the Winter Lecture Series of the Park.
