History Mondays aboard the
Schooner Woodwind

While sailing aboard the 74-foot, Schooner Woodwind, sit back and enjoy a little history about the area. Whether you are sailing with a Colonial Wench (working woman) or learning about the Pirates that used to frequent the Chesapeake, there is something for everyone. The crew will welcome your help of raising sails, steering the boat or if you prefer, to sit back and relax drinking a cold beverage.

Tickets go on sale six days in advance

May 23 6:30
Life and Times of a Colonial Wench
Ms. Pat climbs aboard from the Colonial Times, dressed as a wench that would work in Annapolis. She has amazing stories of what she heard and saw from that time period. She delights all with her vocabulary, wardrobe, games and jokes of those beginning years in Annapolis. Not to be missed!

May 30 6:30                                        Marcos Salaverria (Annapolis Historic Foundation)        
Lively Libations:  Founding Fathers’ Favorites
Benjamin Franklin was a fan of beer and Thomas Jefferson a wine aficionado.  Find out the other Founding Fathers favorite beverages, taverns they frequented in Annapolis, and colonial recipes to try at home.

June 6 6:30
Life and Times of a Colonial Wench
Ms. Pat climbs aboard from the Colonial Times, dressed as a wench that would work in Annapolis. She has amazing stories of what she heard and saw from that time period. She delights all with her vocabulary, wardrobe, games and jokes of those beginning years in Annapolis. Not to be missed!

June 13 6:30           John Guild (Annapolis Historic Foundation)          
How Annapolis Was Saved From the Wrecking Ball:  Historic Preservation in Annapolis
Annapolis was under attack!  In 1952, Historic Annapolis was organized to combat the re-development of downtown.  The fight wasn’t easy and isn’t over.  Hear about the preservation successes and losses and how these contribute to today’s skyline.

June 20 6:30
Life and Times of a Colonial Wench
Ms. Pat climbs aboard from the Colonial Times, dressed as a wench that would work in Annapolis. She has amazing stories of what she heard and saw from that time period. She delights all with her vocabulary, wardrobe, games and jokes of those beginning years in Annapolis. Not to be missed!

June 27 6:30                                        Janet Williman (Annapolis Historic Foundation)           
The Tale of Two Cities:  The United States Naval Academy and Annapolis
Since 1845, the history of the United States Naval Academy and the town of Annapolis has been interwoven.  Separate, yet undeniably intertwined, both have fascinating individual histories, yet are very dependent upon each other.

July 11 6:30
Life and Times of a Colonial Wench
Ms. Pat climbs aboard from the Colonial Times, dressed as a wench that would work in Annapolis. She has amazing stories of what she heard and saw from that time period. She delights all with her vocabulary, wardrobe, games and jokes of those beginning years in Annapolis. Not to be missed!

July 18 6:30     Janet Williman (Annapolis Historic Foundation)
Courtship Aboard Ship
Your summer sunset cruise will become even more romantic as you learn some of the courtship practices of the past.  Learn how to “put your best foot forward,” the language of the fan, as well as other romantic customs—some still utilized by lovers today!

July 25 6:30
Life and Times of a Colonial Wench
Ms. Pat climbs aboard from the Colonial Times, dressed as a wench that would work in Annapolis. She has amazing stories of what she heard and saw from that time period. She delights all with her vocabulary, wardrobe, games and jokes of those beginning years in Annapolis. Not to be missed!

August 1 6:30                                     Janet Williman   (Annapolis Historic Foundation)        
The Tale of Two Cities:  The United States Naval Academy and Annapolis
Since 1845, the history of the United States Naval Academy and the town of Annapolis has been interwoven.  Separate, yet undeniably intertwined, both have fascinating individual histories, yet are very dependent upon each other.

August 8 6:30
Life and Times of a Colonial Wench
Ms. Pat climbs aboard from the Colonial Times, dressed as a wench that would work in Annapolis. She has amazing stories of what she heard and saw from that time period. She delights all with her vocabulary, wardrobe, games and jokes of those beginning years in Annapolis. Not to be missed!

August 15 6:30                                   Bill Allen (Annapolis Historic Foundation)                   
The Lifeblood of Annapolis—Politics
Annapolis was founded in 1694 because of politics, it served as the nation’s capital, and politics continue today as one of town’s major industries.  Hear the powerful, and sometimes silly, stories of the statesmen and women who have worked for the public good.

August 22 6:30
Life and Times of a Colonial Wench
Ms. Pat climbs aboard from the Colonial Times, dressed as a wench that would work in Annapolis. She has amazing stories of what she heard and saw from that time period. She delights all with her vocabulary, wardrobe, games and jokes of those beginning years in Annapolis. Not to be missed!

August 29 5:30                                   Christy Fisher (Annapolis Historic Foundation)            
Seven Years Can Be an Eternity: Trials and Tribulations of Indentured Servants
Stealing a loaf of bread in England could cost you seven years of hard time in the American colonies—and a hard time it often was!  Hear the stories of some of the hardest working colonials and why life was so tough for them, how they dealt with it, and the rewards that kept them going.

September 5 5:30 (Memorial Day)
Life and Times of a Colonial Wench
Ms. Pat climbs aboard from the Colonial Times, dressed as a wench that would work in Annapolis. She has amazing stories of what she heard and saw from that time period. She delights all with her vocabulary, wardrobe, games and jokes of those beginning years in Annapolis. Not to be missed!

September 12 5:30                              Christine Ruddell (Annapolis Historic Foundation)                  
A Stitch in Time
Textiles are the fabric of life—everyone has them, everyone keeps them close, and we can’t live without them.  As the Woodwind moves through the Chesapeake waters thanks to her big, white sheets of fabric, learn about the wide range of textiles, people that made them, and what they meant to Annapolitans over the years.                

September 19 5:30
Life and Times of a Colonial Wench
Ms. Pat climbs aboard from the Colonial Times, dressed as a wench that would work in Annapolis. She has amazing stories of what she heard and saw from that time period. She delights all with her vocabulary, wardrobe, games and jokes of those beginning years in Annapolis. Not to be missed!

September 26 5:30                              Heather Ersts  (Annapolis Historic Foundation)
Beds, Beer, and Brothels: Female Tavern Keepers in Colonial Annapolis
From extra beds in a family home to brothels at City Dock, hear the tales of female tavern keepers of mid 18th-century Annapolis.  What was Annapolis like, who were these working women, and what and who did they serve?

All cruises depart from the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel.