Our flagship event draws crowds from across the state! Recognized by local and state governments, this celebration honors watermen with parades, music, boats, and food.
You’ll find us at the 4th of July, Guinea Jubilee, Urbanna Oyster Festival, and Christmas parades. Join us to celebrate community and heritage.
Our traveling memorial honors the craftspeople who built Deadrise boats. We showcase each local community’s contributions and legacy.
We’re thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey through the waters and history of the Chesapeake Bay.
Did you know Virginia’s commercial watermen formed the first and oldest commerce in the United States? Settlers who arrived in Jamestown in 1607 relied on the sea to survive—and a way of life was born.
Virginia Log Canoes: Inspired by Indigenous dugout canoes, settlers in Yorktown and Poquoson built strong, seaworthy vessels from logs.
The Chesapeake Bay Deadrise: Official boat of Virginia—designed by master craftsmen to handle Bay waters. Its influence spread globally.
Explore hands-on displays that bring the Bay’s maritime past to life—from fishing gear and boats to local legends and artifacts.
Years of observation and science finally align: the real threat to the Bay has been identified. And it’s time to take action.
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