Watermen's Experience

This hands-on program is your opportunity to step into the boots of a Chesapeake waterman for the morning. Don your waders and board a traditional watermen’s boat with Will, our resident ecologist. Embark on a hands-on adventure as you help Will haul up oyster cages and sort oysters while learning the history of oystering in the Chesapeake Bay and the important role that oysters play in our ecosystem. This immersive experience will give you a view into a working waterman’s life and the oystering culture of the Chesapeake Bay.