DORCHESTER SKIPJACK COMMITTEE

CAMBRIDGE, MD

The Dorchester Skipjack Committee is a non-profit organization located in Cambridge, Maryland. Their primary mission is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Chesapeake Bay's skipjack, a traditional wooden sailing vessel used for oyster dredging.

The committee was established in 1975, and since then, it has worked tirelessly to preserve the skipjack and its history. They organize events, educational programs, and boat tours to raise awareness about the skipjack's significance in Chesapeake Bay's history and the local economy.

The organization also owns and operates the Nathan of Dorchester, a skipjack built-in 1994. The Nathan of Dorchester is used for educational tours, private charters, and public sailing events. The committee ensures that the vessel is well-maintained and adheres to the strict regulations governing skipjacks.

The Dorchester Skipjack Committee's efforts have been recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Maryland Historical Trust, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. They have also been featured in various media outlets, including National Geographic, The Washington Post, and The Baltimore Sun.

Overall, the Dorchester Skipjack Committee's dedication to preserving and promoting the skipjack's cultural heritage has made them an essential organization in the Chesapeake Bay region.

DORCHESTER SKIPJACK COMMITTEE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CAMBRIDGE MD. US MID #8402400474

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 54,974 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 4102287141
• website: http://www.skipjack-nathan.org

DORCHESTER SKIPJACK COMMITTE INC
PO BOX 1224
CAMBRIDGE
MD
21613-5224

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