Join the Adventure

The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail was authorized by Congress in 2006 so that visitors to the Chesapeake Bay can understand the significance of John Smith’s explorations and his impact upon the rich Native American cultures of the time. Moreover, visitors can come to appreciate and care for the life and landscape of this national treasure, America’s largest estuary. Although there are many ways to travel and enjoy Smith’s historic routes today, the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail is still in development.

You can help forge America’s first national water trail. A work in progress, the trail comes as a result of the diligent efforts of many public and private partners. To learn more about planning the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and how you can help, visit the trail website www.smithtrail.net.

2009 Public Workshops

The National Park Service will hold a series of eight public workshops on the future management of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail during October 2009. As part of the Comprehensive Management Plan, park staff and planners will seek public comment on alternative concepts for managing the trail resources, providing visitor services, and developing partnerships.

You can help determine the preferred management alternative that will guide the development of the trail for the next 10 to 15 years. The schedule of 2009 public workshops follows. For additional information on the planning process, visit www.smithtrail.net or Contact Us.

See a summary of the management alternatives.

Schedule of Public Open Houses on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

October 12, 2009
The Watermen’s Museum
309 Water Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
6 p.m – 8 p.m.

October 13, 2009
Deltaville Community Center
17147 General Puller Highway
Deltaville, VA 23043
6 p.m – 8 p.m.

October 14, 2009
Annapolis Maritime Museum
723 Second Street
Annapolis, MD 21403
6 p.m – 8 p.m.

October 15, 2009
Charles Sumner School
1201 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Via MetroRail: Farragut North (Red Line)
6 p.m – 8 p.m.

October 19, 2009
Barrier Islands Center
Virginia’s Eastern Shore
7295 Young Street
Machipongo, VA 23405
6 p.m – 8 p.m.

October 20, 2009
Seaford City Hall
414 High Street
Seaford, DE 19973
6 p.m – 8 p.m.

October 21, 2009
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Steamboat Building
213 North Talbot Street
St. Michaels, MD 21663
6 p.m – 8 p.m.

October 22, 2009
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
100 Lafayette Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
6 p.m – 8 p.m.