BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pride of Baltimore - ECPv6.16.4//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T050319 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260623T050319 CREATED:20260309T221113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T202400Z UID:32755-1776967200-1776974400@pride2.org SUMMARY:Sing the Bay Fantastic! DESCRIPTION:Sing the Bay Fantastic!\nCelebrating Chesapeake Traditions in Song\nBaltimore Museum of Industry\nApril 23\, 2026 | 6 to 8 PM\n\nBuy Your Tickets Today!\n \nPrivateer Society & Donor Admission | $20\nGeneral Admission | $25\nDoor Admission | $35 \nThe folk duo Meneely & van Sante bring a breath of salt air to any stage.\n \nFrom heroic rescues to titillating tales of maritime miscreants\, the music of Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante celebrates the history\, characters and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay waterfront. \nSinger/songwriter/sailmaker/sailor Janie Meneely grew up in Annapolis and raised a family on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Masquerading as a recreational boating writer (Chesapeake Bay Magazine) she traveled the Bay collecting stories and crafting songs to reflect the lives of people who make a living “working” the water. Sometime in the last century\, she partnered with Eastern Shore songstress Chris Noyes and Annapolis poet laureate Jeff Holland to create a folk band called Crab Alley\, showcasing original music about the Bay and beyond. \nLife always changes things\, and Crab Alley parted ways eons ago. Nowadays Janie works as a duo with her life partner Dutch-born Rob van Sante who lends his knack for melodies and flair for vocal harmony to Janie’s compositions. Their music rambles from the raucous ruminations of a ne’er-do-well charter captain in “Nasty Nell” to more thoughtful ballads like the somber “Claud W. Somers\, 1977” about the tragic loss of a Chesapeake Bay skipjack. Her song about the Pride of Baltimore was written months before the ship sank and rewritten prior to the launch of Pride II. \n \nPhoto courtesy of Scott Wicking \nJanie hopes her work helps to kindle an appreciation of the Bay and its traditions. “I use my art to preserve the resource\,” Meneely says\, “the same way a painter might capture a lighthouse on canvas.” To this end\, along with several CDs\, she has compiled her Chesapeake Bay material in a songbook Sing the Bay Fantastic! \nJanie and Rob are delighted to share a few hours of music\, merriment and (sometimes) mayhem —be ready to sing along. URL:https://pride2.org/event/sing-the-bay-fantastic/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pride2.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Toadfish.00_03_23_05.Still006.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T050319 CREATED:20260306T165315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T164347Z UID:32722-1778756400-1778760000@pride2.org 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. URL:https://pride2.org/event/legacy-horizons/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pride2.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Legacy-Horizons_web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T200000 DTSTAMP:20260623T050319 CREATED:20260521T173629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T210325Z UID:32896-1780765200-1780776000@pride2.org 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! URL:https://pride2.org/event/rum-release/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pride2.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Pride-Of-Baltimore-Rum-Release-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T050319 CREATED:20260604T233057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T234538Z UID:32954-1780765200-1783789200@pride2.org 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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