On Thursday night, October 22nd, 7PM, noted local author Larry Chowning will be hosting a book discussion featuring his soon-to-be released book “Chesapeake Bay Folklife”, “a historical account of waterman traditions, maritime culture and folk crafts.” Chowning has been a reporter for the Urbanna-based Southside Sentinel for more than 40-years and has published numerous books on Chesapeake Bay traditions and history, with a focus on the Middle Peninsula. Other books published by Mr. Chowning include: “Harvesting the Chesapeake, Tools and Traditions”, “Soldiers at the Doorstep: Civil War Lore”, and “Chesapeake Bay Buyboats; Deadrise and Cross-Planked” among many other titles. In addition to his newspaper reporting, Chowning has been a field editor for National Fisherman Magazine, served on the Urbanna Town Council, and the Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation Board.
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If you are interested in attending this presentation, please call the Museum phone at 804-725-4444 and kindly leave an RSVP with how many will be attending. This is to better gauge the expected turnout. Some light refreshments and snacks will be offered.
