Did you know that Wednesday, October 23, is National Canning Day? These days, many folks don’t even consider the convenience allotted to them via those tin cans that line the shelves at the local grocery store or those glass jars laden with flavorful fruit jams, savory pickles, and other preserved favorites. All the same, it’s … Continue reading A Brief Look at the Legacy of Maryland’s Canning History
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What’s the Story Behind the Chesapeake Bay Waterman?
Life throughout the Chesapeake Bay region has always been intertwined with its most essential surrounding resource—its water. Even predating American colonization, the Native Americans inhabiting the area frequently fished along the Eastern Shore. Later on, settlers to the New World, opting to make their homes along the East Coast, discovered the potential for sustaining their … Continue reading What’s the Story Behind the Chesapeake Bay Waterman?