Discussing favorite books is a great way to make new friends, but with many book clubs it can be difficult to become a part of the group.  Join us for “Books with Friends” in a monthly exploration of favorite books to share among an inclusive group of Chesapeake Forum friends.  

Join Chesapeake Forum faculty and staff at the Academy Art Museum in Easton on April 2nd from 3:30 - 5:30 PM for a special look at upcoming spring classes.  Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and beverages while learning about what's in store including The Secrets Stories of the Constitutional Convention, Budgeting

An in‑depth look at how the ospreys of the Chesapeake may be telling us something urgent about the health of the Bay itself. In this eye-opening program, Senior Park Naturalist Greg Kearns shares insights from decades of hands‑on work with ospreys along the Patuxent River and throughout the Chesapeake Bay.

Step into a sea of color at Vintage Family Farm, where over 100,000 tulips burst into bloom each April. This joyful, hands‑on experience invites you to wander through rows of vibrant flowers, snip your favorites straight from the field, and create a stunning spring arrangement to take home. It’s part

Discover the joy of birding through a hands‑on, confidence‑building introduction to bird identification—perfect for beginners and equally welcoming to seasoned birders looking to sharpen their skills. This spring course blends engaging classroom sessions with guided field trips to habitats chosen for their rich diversity of species, making birding both accessible

From Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium to listening rooms throughout the United States, husband-wife duo GOLDPINE has been offering their own brand of bold harmony-driven Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest, their distinctive harmonies are

Welcome Spring and join us for a class where you learn to prepare a delicious menu of 3 courses paired with a selection of amazing Italian wines. If you have been to our cooking events, you know the food is always fabulous and pairs well with the wines for a

Welcome Spring and join us for a class where you learn to prepare a delicious menu of 3 courses paired with a selection of amazing Italian wines. If you have been to our cooking events, you know the food is always fabulous and pairs well with the wines for a

Mark Schatz - celebrated bassist known for his work with Béla Fleck - and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Eddy unite for vibrant, heartfelt old-time music.  Their blend of fiddle, banjo, bass, and rich harmonies brings Appalachian tradition to life with joyful virtuosity.  Back by popular demand!

Discover the enchanting—and surprisingly addictive—world of needle felting with Farm Girl Felts at Chesapeake Forum. Join Paige Davis and a friendly group of fellow makers as you explore the techniques that turn simple wool into charming sculpted critters. With each new project, you may find yourself inspired to keep creating

Being able to laugh and connect with others is the elixir of life! And improv creates a safe space to engage in a collaborative, creative environment where everyone’s got your back.  In “All of Life is Improv”, we’ll relearn how to play using the principles of improv: “Yes, And”, “There

In the finest American folk tradition, Magpie brings you a stirring night of music. This concert weaves together past and present with original works by Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner, alongside powerful selections from other contemporary songwriters, and classics from writers such as Pete Seeger and Phil Ochs.  Expect an

Experience the practice of forest bathing, a mindful approach to connecting with nature that has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and enhance overall well-being. Originating in Japan as shinrin-yoku, forest bathing invites us to slow down and open our senses to the healing presence of the natural

Discussing favorite books is a great way to make new friends, but with many book clubs it can be difficult to become a part of the group.  Join us for “Books with Friends” in a monthly exploration of favorite books to share among an inclusive group of Chesapeake Forum friends.  

Experience WineFest St. Michaels at Simpatico, Italy's Finest with our Italian Wine Importers as we take you on a tour of Italy and you taste through our fabulous selection of 40+ all Italian wines! Special Italian Menu will be available for lunch. Salute! For more information, to see the special

"Secrets and Backstories of the U.S. Constitution" offers a vivid, behind‑the‑scenes look at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, a gathering held entirely in secret inside the Pennsylvania Statehouse for nearly four intense months. This session dives into the competing visions of government that collided in Philadelphia that summer, and the

T.S. Eliot, an American who later became a British citizen, reshaped modern literature with his bold, unsettling, and deeply human voice. Prufrock, the opening poem of his 1917 debut collection, was so unconventional that early publishers called it “absolutely insane.” Today, it remains a touchstone of modernism—mysterious, witty, haunting, and

Most of us can recite the opening line of the Gettysburg Address, but far fewer understand why this brief speech has endured as one of the most powerful pieces of rhetoric in American history. Delivered at the dedication of the Gettysburg Soldiers’ Cemetery, Lincoln’s remarks reshaped the nation’s understanding of