War of 1812 North American Grand Tactical:
Battle of St. Leonard Creek
September 20 - 21, 2008

As part of the Grand Tactical weekend, the Calvert Marine Museum is offering public tours of three period sailing ships and two public sails on the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel.

On Saturday, September 20, The Dove and the Kalmar Nyckel will be docked at the Waterman’s Wharf in Solomons. Crew-guided public tours are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crew of the Kalmar Nyckel will also be available to answer questions from noon to 4 p.m. Tours are free.

On Sunday, September 21st, the ships will be a part of the battle reenactments at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum.

                                   Kalmar Nyckel

The original Kalmar Nyckel made four roundtrip voyages across the Atlantic bringing colonists to the Delaware Valley.  The present day Kalmar Nyckel is the seagoing goodwill ambassador for the state of Delaware.  A recreation of a 17th century Dutch pinnace, the Kalmar Nyckel is over 170 feet long, with  a 10 story high mast, and over 7,000 square feet of sail, nine miles of rigging, and four cannons. Come assist the crew as they raise and lower sails while you experience sailing on this piece of history. For more information on the Kalmar Nyckel, visit http://www.kalmarnyckel.org/. 

                             Maryland Dove

Built in the late 1970s as a recreation of the Dove that brought colonists to Maryland in the 17th century, the Maryland Dove is usually berthed at Historic St. Mary’s City.  This square rigged pinnace is over 70 feet long with a main mast height of 64 feet. Under sail, she is a majestic sight. Come step aboard this historic vessel, and take a tour with one of the crew.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road
St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland 20685
410—586-8501
jppm@mdp.state.md.us

Saturday, September 20
Public Sails

Two public sails are available Saturday September 20th onboard the Kalmar Nyckel:

9 a.m. – 12 noon           Privateer Sail
Join the privateers of the Kalmar Nyckel a magnificent square-rigged tall ship, for an unforgettable sail on the high seas.  Sails billowing, help the crew hoist the sail while singing sea chanteys on the open waters of the Patuxent River.

4 – 7 p.m.                      Sunset Sail
Join us for an unforgettable sunset sail on board the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel. Romance, high drama and the glory of bygone days are wrapped up in the stories and legends of the tall sailing ships. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to create an unforgettable memory on the scenic Patuxent River.