Videos

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Explore the Chesapeake Bay watershed through a variety of places, experiences, and communities that highlight the importance of the Bay and its people. Supported by NPS Chesapeake Gateways and its network of partners, these videos document the various opportunities visitors have to enjoy, learn about, and help protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

If your organization is interested in helping others experience the Bay, consider Joining the Chesapeake Gateways Network –check out our self-nomination instruction videos to help you get started.

Experience The Bay

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Duration:
2 minutes, 33 seconds

Hosted by Chesapeake Gateways Place, Captain Avery Museum, the annual Oyster Festival in Shady Side, Maryland celebrates the significant role oysters play in the Chesapeake Bay.

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Duration:
2 minutes, 41 seconds

Hosted by the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians, the Native American Festival in Vienna, Maryland celebrates Indigenous history and culture.

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Last updated: January 27, 2026