The Academy Art Museum Visit the premiere fine arts institution on the Eastern Shore to take in the museum's collection of over 1,000 objects, primarily American and European works on paper; attend a drawing, printing, or ceramics class for kids and adults alike; catch a concert of theater performance.
Oxford-Bellevue Ferry Take the ferry 1/4 of a mile across the Tred Avon River withwhat's believed to be the nation's oldest privately operated ferry service, circa 1683; bring your bike along to trek the seven miles to St. Michaels.
Schooner Sultana Hoist the sails aboard this colonial schooner replica; steer using the seven-foot-long tiller as you sail across the Chesapeake; head below-deck to see what the crew's quarters looked like back in 1768. Cannon St., Chestertown, MD
Skipjack Cruise on the Rebecca T. Ruark Help sail a 19th-century skipjack across the Chesapeake Bay; listen to Captain Wade's tales of the bay's history and observe an oyster-dredging demonstration. 21308 Phillips Rd., Tilghman, MD;
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Chat with real shipwrights, boat builders, and apprentices as they restore their vessels in the boat yard; jump into the history and culture of oyster harvesting aboard the E.C. Collier skipjack; tong for oysters; check eel and crab pots for a fresh catch inside a recreated crabber's shanty. Mill Street at Navy Point, 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD;
The Historical Society of Talbot County Visit the society's museum to explore artifacts, images, and stories that reflect the history and culture of Talbot County; tag along on a guided tour of three historic buildings including a Federal-era cabinetmaker's shop. 25 S. Washington St., Easton, MD