Celebrating Black maritime history on the Choptank River

IAN participated in the first annual Sailing the Choptank Through Ebony Eyes in Cambridge, MD on October 25th. The event was organized by Alpha Genesis Community Development Corporation in collaboration with many local partners and was centered around sailing cruises on the Choptank River aboard the Pride of Baltimore II, along with tours of the Richardson Maritime Museum and boatbuilding demonstrations. This was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the community and learn about the region’s rich Black maritime heritage. IAN shared recently completed projects about the health of the Bay and its watershed, as well as how prepared communities like the Pine Street community in Cambridge are for climate change. We are grateful to work with organizations like the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation and Harriet Tubman Tours, who help all people connect with their natural world while bringing history to life.