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2021 PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II Trail Ambassador Sail in Solomons, MD
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Sailing the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II will be visiting Solomons in partnership with the National Park Service, Southern Maryland Heritage Area, & the Calvert Marine Museum. The ship will arrive in Solomons the early afternoon of Friday, September 3, & will dock near Fishermen's Wharf. The public is invited to walk out to view PRIDE II Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. In conjunction with the visit, the Chesapeake Independent Blues, a Maryland War of 1812 volunteer interpretive organization, will provide living historical impressions of the citizen-soldiers who served in the Maryland Militia during the War of 1812.
Friday, September 3
Noon – Approximate Arrival Time
Saturday, September 4
3:30 PM – In-person presentation onboard PRIDE II by author, Michael Kent, on his book, "Mulatto: The Black History of Calvert County."
The Calvert Marine will also be hosting their Pirate Day event from 11am-4pm.
Sunday, September 5
11 AM & 3 PM – Gentleman or Traitor?
A 10-minute play based on historical events and set in the Summer of 1814, during the War of 1812.
The British have landed at Benedict, Maryland and it is a hot summer, and foul play is afoot. Choices will be made. Will these choices be deemed honorable or traitorous? Join us at the Calvert Marine Museum and help decide!
3:30 - 5 PM – FREE Deck Tours
Monday, September 6, 2021
3:30 - 5 PM – FREE Deck Tours