BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pride of Baltimore - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pride of Baltimore X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pride2.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pride of Baltimore REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095941 CREATED:20240819T214333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T170751Z UID:31321-1729940400-1729958400@pride2.org SUMMARY:Sailabration: Sailing Traditions in Ink DESCRIPTION:Pride of Baltimore II presents \nSailabration: Sailing Traditions in Ink\nA Festival Celebrating the Lives of Sailors and the Art of Tattooing\nFREE EVENTSATURDAY\, OCTOBER 26\, 202411 AM – 4 PMFELL’S POINT BROADWAY PIER\nSupport for this event preserves a maritime tradition unique to the Chesapeake Bay and funds the creation of programs in which all Marylanders can see themselves reflected.\nLive Tattoo Demonstrations\nLive Souvenir tattoos on Pride II by Chris Keaton\, Founder of the Baltimore Tattoo Museum\nSpecial souvenir tattoos of Pride II will be offered during the event! Tattoos (artwork pictured here) are 2.25″ H x 3″ L\, and take about 20 min to complete.  \nWe’re SOLD OUT! If you’d like to get on the list for next year\, contact Lori: Lori@pride2.org. \n \n \nNot ready for a permanent tattoo? You can still get a souvenir. Try on this full color temporary tattoo designed by Chris Keaton. \n  \n \nOwen Payette McGarry “Handpoke Tattooer” Live “Stick and Poke” Tattoo demonstration on Pride II\nBefore the electric tattoo machine was invented in 1891 by a former sailor\, tattoo artists used a simple poke and stick technique. Aboard ship\, sailors often used the materials they had on hand\, such as large needles for sewing sails\, India ink\, laundry bluing\, and even gunpowder! \n \nGuests of all ages can carve their very own BANANA SCRIMSHAW with public historian and tailor\, Adam HL. He’ll be talking about tattoos in detail—while being tattooed by Owen. \n \n \nMusic and Performances \nFort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum and Flotillamen\n11 AM \nLiving historians in the famous “Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps” play period music and giving a history of music’s role at Fort McHenry. \n \n \nThe Marching Elite\n12 PM \nModern Drum Line performance by The Marching Elite Marching Band. The Marching Elite Foundation uses music and arts as a vehicle to create positive change in the communities and the lives of the participants of the program. \n \nShip’s Company Chanteymen\n1 PM & 2 PM \nSharing sea salts’ songs and portraying the musical part of nautical life in the 1700s and 1800s. Many of their songs originally set a pace to keep ship crews rowing in time or doing rhythmic chores such as turning a capstan. Some just filled long hours or lonely nights at sea. Simple and direct\, wild and spirited\, salty and rough as a North Atlantic gale\, they were a reflection of the sailors themselves. \n \nDanielle Williams and Luke Boardman2:30 PMSongwriter Danielle Williams and guitarist Luke Boardman team up for an Irish themed performance intertwining rock\, Appalachian\, and original inspired styles.  \n  \n \nExhibitors and Activities\nPride of Baltimore II\nPride of Baltimore II is a reproduction of a Baltimore Clipper\, a class of sailing vessels that were the most successful American privateers in the War of 1812. Learn about the role ships and sailors played in the War of 1812\, and what it’s like to live as a sailor on Pride II today. \n \nThe Baltimore Tattoo Museum \nFrom taboo to mainstream\, explore American electric tattooing from the time when the first tattooing machine was patented in 1891 to today. Featuring examples of hand painted pieces of art\, called flash\, from famous tattoo artists like Norman Keith Collins\, also known as Sailor Jerry\, who made his name\, tattooing sailors in Hawaii during the 1930s. \n \nLady Maryland\nLady Maryland is a pungy schooner\, a vessel indigenous to the 19th century Chesapeake Bay. Pungies have a hull form similar to the famous Baltimore Clippers. Join in programs and games that delve into the lives of sailors\, soldiers\, and ordinary citizens during the War of 1812. \n \nShip Caulkers Houses\nThe Ship Caulkers’ Houses tell the story of freedom and advancement for Black people in Baltimore’s Fell’s Point neighborhood during the pre-Civil War Era – forgotten and ignored for too long.  \n \nStar-Spangled Banner Flag House\nMary Pickersgill made the 30-foot-by-42-foot Star-Spangled Banner flag that flew over Fort McHenry and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would later become our national anthem. \n \nBaltimore National Heritage Area\nExplore the best things to do in Baltimore with BNHA; city parks\, historic sites\, museums\, trails\, scenic byways and more. Spin The Wheel and answer Baltimore trivia questions to win prizes. \n  \n \nNaval History and Heritage Command\nThe NHHC manages the official history program of the United States Navy\, fulfilling its mission to strengthen the Navy’s effectiveness by preserving\, analyzing\, and interpreting the service’s hard-earned experience.  \n \nOld Line Spirits\nMark McLaughlin and Arch Watkins met in the Navy flying EA-6B Prowlers. Their shared love of whiskey led them to start their own distillery. Enjoy a taste of the age of sail with a signature rum drink. \n \nThank You To Our 2024 Sponsors\nKing Neptune\n \nSailor Jerry\n \n \n \n \n \nPig and Rooster\n \nAnchor\n \n \n \nIn-Kind URL:https://pride2.org/event/sailabration-sailing-traditions-in-ink/ LOCATION:MD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pride2.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sailabration-Event-Logo-and-Temp-Tattoo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095941 CREATED:20250501T194247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T204958Z UID:31754-1748602800-1748606400@pride2.org SUMMARY:Farewell and Fair Winds 2025 DESCRIPTION:Farewell and Fair Winds: \nPride of Baltimore II Sets Sail \nCarrying Maryland’s Legacy to the\nGreat Lakes—Summer 2025 \n\n \nJoin us on the Baltimore waterfront for a morning of ceremony and community pride as we bid farewell and fair winds to Pride of Baltimore II. The program will feature remarks from local and state leaders\, followed by a rousing dockside send-off as the ship sets sail. \nThis summer\, Pride of Baltimore II will carry Maryland’s legacy to audiences throughout the Great Lakes\, sharing our rich maritime heritage\, vibrant history\, and the spirit of tourism\, commerce\, and Maryland-grown products. Her voyage continues the tradition of representing the best of our state to communities near and far. \nLet’s gather to wish her “fair winds and following seas”—and show the world what Maryland pride truly looks like. URL:https://pride2.org/event/farewell-and-fair-winds-2025/ LOCATION:Pier 1\, 301 East Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pride2.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Farewell-and-Fair-Winds_credit-Greg-Pease.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095941 CREATED:20250708T180453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T143141Z UID:31863-1758970800-1758988800@pride2.org SUMMARY:Sailabration 2025 DESCRIPTION:Pride of Baltimore II presents \n\n\nSailabration: Sailing Traditions in Ink\n\nA Festival Celebrating the Lives of Sailors and the Art of Tattooing\nFREE EVENTSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 27\, 202511 AM – 4 PMFELL’S POINT BROADWAY PIER920 S Broadway\, Baltimore\, MD 21231\nAs we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States Sailabration connects past and present through the personal stories of sailors—many of whom shaped American history from the decks of ships like Pride of Baltimore II.  \nLive Tattoo Demonstrations\nLive Souvenir tattoos of PRIDE II by the Baltimore Tattoo Museum\nSpecial souvenir tattoos of Pride II will be offered during the event! Tattoos (artwork pictured here) are 2.25″ H x 3″ L\, and take about 20 min to complete. Placement will determine price\, $150 – $200. Both black outline and color are available. \nFor Info contact Lori: Lori@pride2.org. \n\n \n \nNot ready for a permanent tattoo? You can still get a souvenir. Try on this full color temporary tattoo designed by Chris Keaton\, founder of the Baltimore Tattoo Museum. \n \nOwen Payette McGarry “Handpoke Tattooer” Live “Stick and Poke” Tattoo demonstration\nBefore the electric tattoo machine was invented in 1891 by a former sailor\, tattoo artists used a simple poke and stick technique. Aboard ship\, sailors often used the materials they had on hand\, such as large needles for sewing sails\, India ink\, laundry bluing\, and even gunpowder! \n \nGuests of all ages can carve their very own BANANA SCRIMSHAW with public historian and tailor\, Adam HL. He’ll be talking about tattoos in detail—while being tattooed by Owen. \n \nMusic and Performances \n \nFort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum and Flotillamen\nLiving historians in the famous “Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps” play period music and giving a history of music’s role at Fort McHenry. \n \n \nThe Marching Elite\nModern Drum Line performance by The Marching Elite Marching Band. The Marching Elite Foundation uses music and arts as a vehicle to create positive change in the communities and the lives of the participants of the program. \n. \n \nShip’s Company Chanteymen\nSharing sea salts’ songs and portraying the musical part of nautical life in the 1700s and 1800s. Many of their songs originally set a pace to keep ship crews rowing in time or doing rhythmic chores such as turning a capstan. Some just filled long hours or lonely nights at sea. Simple and direct\, wild and spirited\, salty and rough as a North Atlantic gale\, they were a reflection of the sailors themselves. \n \nNathan M. Richardson\nNathan M. Richardson is a poet\, author\, and Frederick Douglass Historian known for his nationally acclaimed living history tour\, now in its 10th year\, with performances from the White House to American Cruise Lines. \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. \nRefreshments\n \nOld Line Spirits\nMark McLaughlin and Arch Watkins met in the Navy flying EA-6B Prowlers. Their shared love of whiskey led them to start their own distillery. Enjoy a taste of the age of sail with a signature rum drink. \n \nJay’s Catering\nEnjoy a variety of snacks\, drinks\, and sweet treats to keep you fueled throughout the festival. \nExhibitors and Activities\n \nPride of Baltimore II\nPride of Baltimore II is a reproduction of a Baltimore Clipper\, a class of sailing vessels that were the most successful American privateers in the War of 1812. Learn about the role ships and sailors played in the War of 1812\, and what it’s like to live as a sailor on Pride II today. \n \nThe Baltimore Tattoo Museum \nFrom taboo to mainstream\, explore American electric tattooing from the time when the first tattooing machine was patented in 1891 to today. Featuring examples of hand painted pieces of art\, called flash\, from famous tattoo artists like Norman Keith Collins\, also known as Sailor Jerry\, who made his name\, tattooing sailors in Hawaii during the 1930s. \n \nThe History Machine\nThe “History Machine” serves as an innovative Mobile Visitor Center for the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail\, bringing history and ecology lessons directly to the heart of the Chesapeake Bay region. \n \nStar-Spangled Banner Flag House\nMary Pickersgill made the 30-foot-by-42-foot Star-Spangled Banner flag that flew over Fort McHenry and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would later become our national anthem. \n \nBlacks of the Chesapeake\nInspiring the current generations and the next generation of environmental champions and storytellers by connecting them to their heritage\, empowering them to lead\, and engaging them in the restoration and celebration of the Chesapeake Bay’s land\, water\, and rich history. \n \nHavre de Grace Decoy Museum\nExplore one of the finest collections of Chesapeake Bay decoys and discover the art of decoy carving. Learn how waterfowling traditions shaped the culture of Havre de Grace\, the “Decoy Capital of the World.” \n \nBaltimore National Heritage Area\nExplore the best things to do in Baltimore with BNHA; city parks\, historic sites\, museums\, trails\, scenic byways and more. Spin The Wheel and answer Baltimore trivia questions to win prizes. \n \nNaval History and Heritage Command\nThe NHHC manages the official history program of the United States Navy\, fulfilling its mission to strengthen the Navy’s effectiveness by preserving\, analyzing\, and interpreting the service’s hard-earned experience. \n \nBaltimore & Chesapeake Bay Ship Watchers\nJoin this lively community of more than 15\,000 members who share news\, history\, photos\, and stories about ships in Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay. Discover the excitement of ship watching and learn more about our busy working port. \n \nThe Sheller\nDiscover The Sheller\, Shelby Blondell’s patented seafood multitool\, designed to make shellfish easy and fun. Learn from the inventor herself and see how creativity and innovation meet the kitchen. \n \nMDTA – Key Bridge Rebuild\nDiscover plans for Maryland’s first cable-stayed highway bridge as the Francis Scott Key Bridge is rebuilt to reconnect Baltimore. Try a hands-on maritime craft activity for all ages. \n \nFulton Bank \nDiscover how Fulton Bank’s Fulton Forward initiative supports affordable housing\, financial literacy\, and economic empowerment. Explore resources that help Baltimore families achieve homeownership and stronger communities. \nThank You To Our 2025 Sponsors\nKing Neptune\n \nSailor Jerry\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAnchor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSpecial Thanks To URL:https://pride2.org/event/sailabration-2025/ LOCATION:Broadway Pier\, 920 South Broadway\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pride2.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sailabration-Event-Logo-and-Temp-Tattoo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pride of Baltimore":MAILTO:pride2@pride2.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR