Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm (EDT) - 8:30 pm (EDT)
Storyteller Jefferson Holland presents a delightful program of original tall tales and songs inspired by the people and places of the Bay, from the Native Americans who feasted on oysters along her shores to the modern-day sailors who ply her waters.
Food/drink suggestion: Chesapeake oyster stew with Fordham Copperhead Ale
The Historic Annapolis 2025 Virtual Lecture Series is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. If you enjoy this program, we hope you will consider becoming a member or making a donation today to support Historic Annapolis and our mission to connect all people with our shared history.
Cost: FREE
About our Presenter:
Jefferson Holland, Poet Laureate of Annapolis, is a modern-day Chesapeake Troubadour: singer, songwriter, poet, storyteller, performing all original material inspired by decades of life on the Bay. Jeff served as the director of the Annapolis Maritime Museum and the Riverkeeper for the West and Rhode Rivers. He co-founded the Chesapeake folk group “Crab Alley” in the 1980s and 90s and founded “Them Eastport Oyster Boys” with partner Kevin Brooks in 1992. Currently, Jeff writes and outdoors column in the Annapolis Capital and has published a collection of essays in a book called “Walk Around Arundel, 52 Places to Hike with your Dog and Other Best Friends.” He lives in Annapolis with his wife, Louise White and their rescue retriever, Millie.
This lecture will be offered virtually by Zoom. Upon registration, you will be sent the link for the video conference to join on the evening of the lecture. If you do not receive your confirmation email after you register, please check your Spam folder, or email Cara Garside at cara.garside@annapolis.org. To learn more about Zoom and to download the app to your computer, visit the Zoom website.
Can’t watch live? All lectures will be recorded. Please register and you’ll receive the link to watch the recording after the event.
Time: 7:00 pm (ET) (pre-registration required; registration closes at 6:30 pm)