A close relationship betweeen the bay and its surrounding land has existed for centuries. The black waterman/farmer is an important partner to this lifestyle. Blacks were working the water during the oyster, clamming, crabbing and fishing seasons, and the farms during the summer.

Crops, such as tobacco, being shipped via the bay enabled blacks to work as laborers, long shoremen, and seafood, vegetable and fruit packers throughout the Cheaspeake region. These packing houses provided work opportunities for the entire family, including women and children.

News Release- Blacks of the Chesapeake presents
"Anne Arundel, Its Coastal Community" (click for details)

Black Captains of the Chesapeake- Documentary Film, Saturday, April 11, 2009 5:00pm (click for details)

Preserving the Legacy of Carr's Beach on Rodgers Property (click to download)

News Release- Blacks of the Chesapeake wins grant from Comcast for preserving Carr's Beach

Minority Task Force Press Release (click to download)

Minority Task Force Full Report (click to download)