Join us for a special The World & Me as we explore life IN and ON the ocean with our friends from Living Classrooms! Come explore life on the water with the crew of the historic Living Classrooms Foundation vessel MILDRED BELLE, a 1948 Chesapeake Bay Buyboat. Join these professional mariners to explore the maritime history of the Chesapeake Bay, learn about traditional sailing tools, and try your hand at tying a variety of practical knots.
About Living Classrooms Foundation
The Living Classrooms Foundation (LCF) Department of Maritime Education has provided students with unique, hands-on programs since 1985. These dynamic, “learning by doing” programs emphasize applied learning in STEM and history. Leadership and teamwork are key objectives as students work together to support the operation of historic ships, trawl for marine life, perform scientific tests and explore the commerce, history, natural resources, and ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay.
Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum.
Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible with less than two-weeks advanced notice. To request this service, please call (202) 633-5238 or e-mail NMNHAccessibility@si.edu.
Image: Mildred Belle (photo shared by Living Classrooms)
