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SUMMARY:Legacy & Horizons
DESCRIPTION:LEGACY & HORIZONSA Rededication of Pride of Baltimore II\nOn May 14\, 2026\, Maryland’s iconic tall ship and official sailing ambassador\, Pride of Baltimore II\, will be ceremonially rededicated on Baltimore’s waterfront as we begin our commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary. \nThe public is invited to join us for this special waterfront gathering marking several meaningful milestones: the 40th anniversary of the loss of the original Pride of Baltimore\, the 50th anniversary of the vision that launched Pride\, and the rededication of Pride of Baltimore II as she continues her mission representing Maryland at home and in ports around the world. \nJoin us at Pier 1 for a commemorative ceremony featuring remarks from civic and community leaders\, reflections on Pride’s legacy\, and a moment of remembrance for the captain and crew of the original Pride of Baltimore. Together\, we will honor the past while setting a course for the future of Maryland’s sailing ambassador. \nFor nearly four decades\, Pride of Baltimore II has carried Maryland’s story to audiences across the United States and around the world. This rededication ceremony celebrates the enduring idea that launched Pride and reaffirms the ship’s role as a living symbol of Maryland’s maritime heritage\, independence\, and ingenuity. \nCome be part of this historic moment on the Baltimore waterfront as we celebrate “50 Years of Pride“ and look ahead to the next chapter of our voyage. \nFREE Public EventDate: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026Time: 11:00 AMLocation: 301 E. Pratt St\, Pier 1\, Baltimore\, MD 21202 \nThis is a free public event\, but we encourage guests to register so we can plan accordingly. \n					\n									Register here\n					 \nFor questions or to discuss sponsorship opportunities please reach out: \nLori Ferrara | Lori@pride2.org | 410-539-1151 x2 \nWith sincere thanks to the following sponsors whose generous support makes this event possible.\n															\n															\n															\n																														 \nTo mark this milestone year\, we are also sharing the story of Pride through a special blog series\, “50 Years of Pride.” The series explores the vision that launched Pride\, the legacy of the original Pride of Baltimore\, and the enduring mission of Pride of Baltimore II. Read the series here.
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SUMMARY:Rum Release
DESCRIPTION:Raise a Glass to 250 Years of American Adventure\nStep aboard the iconic Pride of Baltimore II for the launch of CASE 1 Rum: Spirit of Privateers\, a bold limited-edition release created in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary. \nCrafted by Old Line Spirits and inspired by the daring legacy of Baltimore privateers\, CASE 1 is a rich\, 100-proof rum aged in ex-bourbon and ex-single malt casks\, then finished with Amburana oak for a uniquely warm and adventurous character. \nJoin us aboard Pride of Baltimore II at Broadway Pier in Fells Point for an evening featuring: \n\nRum tastings\nSignature cocktails\nWaterfront views\nA dramatic setting of polished wood\, raked masts\, and intricate rigging evocative of Baltimore’s privateering era\n\nBe among the first to purchase a bottle of this historic spirit! \nLaunch Celebration | Saturday\, June 6 | 5-8 PM\nBroadway Pier\, Fell’s Point920 S Broadway\, Baltimore\, MD 21231A Dockside Event aboard Pride of Baltimore II \nTickets are $50 and include two cocktails and a rum tasting. \nThis special release honors the sailors\, shipbuilders\, and risk-takers who helped shape America’s story while supporting the continued mission of Pride of Baltimore II to carry Maryland’s maritime heritage into the future. \nCome raise a glass to independence\, innovation\, and the spirit of the privateers. \nLimited tickets available. \n					\n									Get Your Tickets!
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SUMMARY:Legacy in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Launching Sail250:\nCarrying Maryland’s Story to America\nThe wait is over. This weekend\, Pride of Baltimore II officially kicks off her Sail250 season in Baltimore with the release of Case 1 Rum\, a limited-edition collaboration with Old Line Spirits celebrating the beginning of a remarkable year for both the ship and our nation. \nAs America approaches its 250th anniversary\, Pride of Baltimore II will spend the summer sailing alongside some of the world’s most iconic tall ships at official Sail250 events from Virginia to New York and Boston. As Maryland’s ambassador under sail\, Pride will carry the story of the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore’s maritime heritage to hundreds of thousands of visitors gathering to commemorate America’s semiquincentennial. \nBut this voyage is about more than the destinations. Through America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador: Legacy in Motion\, a remarkable team of filmmakers\, historians\, journalists\, educators\, authors\, students\, and emerging media professionals will join portions of the voyage to document the experience and share it with audiences across the country. \nThe journey south to Virginia will feature documentary filmmaker Justin Black\, maritime historian Andrew J. Lyter\, and Towson University graduate Zoe H.\, capturing life aboard Pride and exploring the waterways and stories that helped shape America. The return voyage from Norfolk to Baltimore will include WYPR producer Mark Gunnery and apprentices from the Alexandria Seaport Foundation\, highlighting both storytelling and maritime workforce development. \nAs Pride sails north to New York\, acclaimed author and screenwriter Rafael Alvarez and public historian Kate Livie will bring their unique perspectives to the voyage\, while aerial imagery will help capture the ship’s journey from a new vantage point. Continuing on to Boston\, Stevenson University student Anjali J. will represent the next generation of storytellers\, gaining hands-on experience documenting one of the nation’s most significant maritime commemorations. \nTogether\, these participants will help tell Pride‘s Sail250 story through film\, photography\, writing\, audio\, social media\, and educational programming—bringing audiences aboard the ship and connecting America’s past with its future. \nThroughout the coming weeks\, followers can expect a steady stream of stories\, images\, interviews\, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from aboard Pride as she sails from Baltimore to Richmond\, Norfolk\, New York\, Boston\, and beyond. \nSail250 Voyage Schedule\nJune 12–14 | Richmond SailFest\, Richmond\, Virginia\nJune 19–23 | Sail250® Virginia\, Norfolk\, Virginia\nJune 24–30 | Sail250® Maryland & Airshow Baltimore\, Baltimore\, Maryland\nJuly 3–7 | Sail4th250®\, New York\, New York\nJuly 11–16 | Sail Boston®\, Boston\, Massachusetts \nAfter completing her Sail250 voyage\, Pride will continue her 39th sailing season with visits to Portland\, Salem\, Lunenburg\, and Boston. \nWe invite you to follow along as Pride of Baltimore II carries Maryland’s maritime story to the nation during this historic celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. \nSpecial thanks to the Baltimore Community Foundation for its generous support of America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador: Legacy in Motion.
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SUMMARY:Sailabration 2026
DESCRIPTION:SAILABRATION: SAILING TRADITIONS IN INK\nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PMBroadway Pier • Fell’s Point • FREE\nJoin Pride of Baltimore II on Broadway Pier for a one-of-a-kind waterfront celebration of sailors\, stories\, tattoos\, music\, and community. Held in historic Fell’s Point\, where Baltimore’s privateers helped earn the city a reputation as a “nest of pirates\,” Sailabration celebrates the traditions sailors carried across oceans through music\, art\, tattoos\, and shared experiences. \nExperience Baltimore’s maritime culture through live tattooing\, music and performances\, living history\, hands-on activities\, and family-friendly fun. \nINK & SAILORS\nGet Tattooed at Sailabration\nThe Baltimore Tattoo Museum returns with founder Chris Keaton\, offering special souvenir tattoos of Pride II during the festival. \n															\n																														 \nChoose from the artwork pictured here in black outline or full color. Tattoos are approximately 2.25″ H × 3″ L\, take about 20 minutes\, and range from $150–$200 depending on placement. \nFor more information and to reserve your spot contact Lori at Lori@pride2.org. \nSee Traditional Handpoke Tattooing\n																														 \nBefore the electric tattoo machine was invented in 1891 by a former sailor\, tattoos were made by hand\, one poke at a time. Aboard ship\, sailors used what they had on hand—including sail needles\, India ink\, laundry bluing\, and even gunpowder. \nOwen Payette McGarry\, “Handpoke Tattooer\,” demonstrates this traditional technique and explores its long connection to sailors and life at sea. \nExplore the Stories Behind Sailor Tattoos\n																														 \nMaritime historian and author Andrew Lyter brings the world of early American sailors to life through stories of tattoos\, traditions\, and life at sea. Explore what sailors chose to ink on their bodies\, what those symbols meant\, and how tattooing became an enduring part of maritime culture. \nSTEP ABOARD PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II\n																														 \nCome aboard Baltimore’s world-traveling tall ship! Explore above and below decks\, meet the crew\, and discover what it takes to live and work aboard a traditional sailing vessel today. \nAlong the way\, learn how Baltimore Clippers made their mark on history and how Pride of Baltimore II carries Baltimore’s maritime story to ports around the world. \nDeck tours are free throughout the festival. \nLIVE HISTORY & PERFORMANCE\n																														 \nMs. Story’s Living History\nShemika Renee created Ms. Story’s Living History to honor the struggles and triumphs of Black women in history through first-person performance. Her portrayals introduce audiences to women whose lives helped shape their communities and the nation. \nAt Sailabration\, meet a fascinating woman from Fell’s Point whose story influenced Baltimore’s sailing and waterways culture. \n																														 \nSociety of the War of 1812 in Maryland Color Guard\nStart the day with a bang! The Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland Color Guard brings the era of Baltimore’s privateers to life with a historic musket demonstration and a look at the weapons and military traditions of the War of 1812. \n																														 \nFrederick Douglass Comes to Life\nNathan M. Richardson\, poet\, author\, and nationally acclaimed Frederick Douglass historian\, brings one of America’s most influential voices to life through first-person interpretation. \nDiscover Douglass’s remarkable story and his deep connection to Baltimore\, where his years along the waterfront helped shape the man who would become an abolitionist\, writer\, orator\, and statesman. \n																														 \nBaltimore History with a Ukulele\nKatie Long and her pal Bob Dietzen have been entertaining Baltimore audiences with ukulele parody songs for nearly 20 years. Their local-inspired tunes celebrate everything from the War of 1812 to Katie’s home base of Patterson Park\, bringing Baltimore history and humor together with plenty of personality. \n																														 \nShip’s Company Chanteymen\nHear the songs that once echoed across ships and waterfronts. Ship’s Company Chanteymen bring the music of 18th- and 19th-century sailors to life with work songs\, sea chanteys\, and tunes that helped crews keep time\, work together\, and pass the long hours at sea. \n																														 \nShelby Blondell\nSongwriter\, singer\, and advocate Shelby Blondell brings heartfelt storytelling and dynamic performances to Sailabration. Her music spans pop\, rock\, folk\, and Christian\, inspiring audiences with resilience\, hope\, and joy. \nHANDS-ON FUN\n																														 \nSailor Skills & Family Fun\nThere’s plenty for younger sailors to do at Sailabration! Stop by the Kidzone to make friendship bracelets\, learn to tie sailor’s knots\, test your skills with giant USA Jenga\, and enjoy hands-on activities throughout the day. \nFree activities for all ages. \nEXPLORE MARITIME BALTIMORE & THE CHESAPEAKE\n																														 \nHistory MachineExplore the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. \n																														 \nStar-Spangled Banner Flag HouseDiscover the story behind the flag that inspired our national anthem. \n																														 \nNaval History and Heritage CommandExplore stories from more than two centuries of U.S. Navy history. \n																														 \nHistoric Ships in BaltimoreDiscover Baltimore’s extraordinary collection of historic vessels. \n																														 \nBaltimore National Heritage AreaExplore the people\, places\, and stories that make Baltimore unique. \n																														 \nMDTA — Key Bridge RebuildSee what’s ahead for Baltimore’s new Key Bridge. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS\nSailabration is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and community partners\, helping us keep this one-of-a-kind waterfront festival free and open to all. \n					\n									View Sponsorship Opportunities
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