🏆 The Bartlett Cup is more than just a racing prize — it’s a piece of Chesapeake history. This repoussé silver punch bowl, crafted by S. Kirk and Sons of Baltimore in 1905, was presented to Commander Edward L. Bartlett by the Baltimore Yacht Club. Today, it’s known as the Bartlett Trophy for log canoe races sponsored by CBMM. On display year-round in our At Play on the Bay exhibition, the cup leaves its case each fall to be presented to the winners of the final log canoe race of the season. Hea

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Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we pause to honor the Monacan Indian Nation — the original stewards of these lands and waters in Prince Edward County, Virginia — and to recognize the many tribal nations whose presence continues across Virginia today. This moment calls for both acknowledgement and action: to remember the resilience of Indigenous peoples, past and present, to listen, to learn, and to lift up Indigenous voices in our community and beyond. Spend part of your day exploring stories