Fundraising Cruise on Historic MILDRED BELLE

Come celebrate America's 250th birthday with a relaxing cruise on the Potomac river aboard the historic Chesapeake Bay buyboat MILDRED BELLE—and support student access to the water with every ticket!

Empowered by your generosity, the Living Classrooms Foundation historic ships MILDRED BELLE, LADY MARLYAND, and SIGSBEE offer unique hands-on sailing adventures for students, youth groups, and adults from all over Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Proceed from this cruise's ticket sales will directly support our educational programming for local school groups in Baltimore and Washington, DC alike. This donor-oriented cruise will serve as a fundraiser to support the Living Classrooms Foundation's mission of education and community service.

While aboard, try your hand as a mariner by helping to steer and navigate the boat, learn more about the rich ecosystem of the Potomac Watershed, and relax while enjoying the sounds and activity on the water. Bring your own food and beverages to enjoy with the help of crew-provided coolers.

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Open to guests 21+ only; Tickets non-refundable.

Visitors with limited mobility will be accommodated as best as we can. Due to its historic design, this vessel is not ADA accessible. Please reach out with any accommodation considerations.

Any questions? Email Nick Iannacone at [email protected] or call (410) 961-9931.

Info: Check-in will begin at 5:30pm

Info: We will get underway at 6:00pm, and in consideration for those who arrive on time, we will not wait for more than a few minutes for those who are running late. All passengers will need to sign a charter waiver upon boarding.

Info: Guests are welcome and encouraged to take a turn at the wheel!

Info: We will dock at 8:00pm and hope you come aboard again soon!

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