June Events At The Calvert Marine Museum

June is packed full of activities and fun at the Calvert Marine Museum. Visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for a complete listing of programs.

Friday, June 1 - First Free Friday
The museum is open and free to the public from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy entertainment by the musical duo of Bob Pfeiffer and Eric Skow playing acoustic guitars and occasional harmonica. The evening also marks the opening of the Color and Lights Art Show by local artists. Tour Drum Point Lighthouse and cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison for 30 minute cruises sponsored by M&T Bank.

Saturday, June 2
Kid's Pirate Pizza Cruise
Dress like a pirate and eat pizza on board the Tennison-Arggggh from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Tuesday, June 12 - Sea Squirts
Giggly, Wiggly, Jellyfish - FREE drop-in program from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.

Thursday, June 14 - Sea Squirts
Giggly, Wiggly, Jellyfish - FREE drop-in program from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.

Friday, June 15 - Maritime Performance Series
The Maritime Performance Series opens with Yankee Frolics at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is $5 at the door; no advance sales. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and wine, beer, and water are available for purchase.

Saturday, June 16
Fossil Field Experience
Discover the fossils of Calvert Cliffs on a local beach. Tour the museum fossil hall with a trained guide from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Waterman for a Day at the Lore Oyster House
Experience life as a waterman and work in an oyster packing house, use oyster tongs, work in the shucking room and sing work songs from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn about oyster biology and how to help restore Crassostrea Virginica from the Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivation Society. FREE.

Special one-hour Patuxent excursions aboard the Roughwater, a working waterman's boat with Captain Rachel Dean. $20 per person, pre-registration required. The boat departs from the Lore Oyster House at 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. and is limited to six passengers per outing. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Beachcomb Treasures: Portals to Our Past ~ talk by author and world-wide beachcomber, Deacon Ritterbush at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Bring your best beach find to share or for identification. FREE.

Sunday, June 17 - Fathers's Day Brunch Cruise
Dad's love being out on the water-a perfect way to say 'You're the best!' with a cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Fathers's Day Evening Cruise
What dad wouldn't feel special with this treat? Heavy hors d' oeuvres served aboard the Wm. B. Tennison from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Tuesday, June 19 - Summer Story Time
Summer Story Time is presented by Southern Library Branch in the Maritime Hall Solomons area at 10:00 a.m. This 30 minute, drop-in program is for all ages. For more information call the library at 410-326-5289. FREE.

Thursday, June 21 - Sea Squirts
Giggly, Wiggly, Jellyfish - FREE drop-in program from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.

Thursday, June 21
The SuperMagicMan's Big Illusion starring Reggie Rice, D.C.'s two-time Comedy Magician of the Year at 7:00 p.m in the auditorium. Family show is a high energy, magic production that is filled with fantastic illusions, dancing, and comedy. Admission is $4 per person at the door.

Friday - Sunday, June 22 - 24
Public Sails aboard Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware departing from Waterman's Wharf in Solomons. For information and tickets, call Kalmar Nyckel toll free at 866-659-7447 or visit www.kalmarnyckel.org. Free public dockside tours on Sunday, June 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 28 - Little Minnows
Strange Creatures of the Bay: Children ages 3 - 5 years are invited to participate from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. to learn about creatures of the Bay. $4 members; $5 non-members. Space is limited. Pre-registration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Saturday, June 30 - Lighthouse Adventure Cruise - Northern Bay
Cruise aboard a private charter boat and see five lighthouses. The cost is $130; $120 for members. Registration deadline is June 22.


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The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Museum members and children under 5 are always admitted free. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $2.00 for children ages 5 - 12. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. LIKE our new page on Facebook.