Navy Point
Navy Point was the former site of Coulbourne & Jewitt Seafood Packing Company, a legendary Eastern Shore business in the first half of the 20th century. As one of Maryland's most successful minority-owned businesses, it had as many as 100 employees and was St. Michaels' largest employer at the time.
Small Boat Shed
When the St. Michaels Packing Company constructed this building in 1933, the Great Depression was at its height. To economize, the company bought a freight terminal in nearby Claiborne, Maryland, from the Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Company, which the BC&A no longer needed. The St. Michaels Packing Company disassembled the structure and rebuilt it in a new configuration here, next to their cannery, on the end of Navy Point. At the height of the tomato season, cans straight out of the steamer were piled in this building until they could be shipped to market.
Fogg’s Landing
Fogg's Landing offers spectacular views of our marina and Fogg’s Cove. There are lovely butterfly gardens outside Mitchell House, once the home of Eliza Bailey Mitchell, abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ closest sibling. Two years older than young Fred, Eliza became his friend, playmate, teacher, and co-conspirator in the kitchen and grounds of their masters’ plantations. Originally located on Lee Street in St. Michaels, the Mitchell House was brought to CBMM several years before undergoing public exhibition restoration. The left half of the house is original, with the right half a reconstruction to resemble its former state.
Patriot
PATRIOT is a replica of a 1930s Steam Ferry that provides private charters. A cruise on the PATRIOT will teach you the history of St Michaels and the ever-changing Chesapeake Bay. The vessel has two levels. The first level is enclosed and temperature-controlled, with a full-service bar, tables, chairs, and restrooms. The upper deck is open-air with a partial canopy for shade and panoramic views of the Miles River.
Welcome Center
Our newly constructed 12,000-square-foot Welcome Center is a multi-purpose building featuring two exhibitions. Amongst the Water Lines: Chesapeake Watercraft Traditions exhibition, showcasing CBMM’s small craft collection, some of which are being shared with guests for the first time, is the perfect space to host your next intimate dinner or cocktail reception.