Solomons in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Founders of the Calvert Marine Museum

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 2, 2025

1. Founders of the Calvert Marine Museum Marker

Inscription. In recognition of the Founders of the
Calvert Marine Museum
Who shared the vision, dedication and commitment to mold their dream into reality.
Daniel Barrett Jr. • William L. Dovel • Alton S. Kersey • Joseph C. Lore Jr. • James LeRoy "Pepper" Langley

With the help of John Bluster, who donated land for the original building, and many other Calvert County Citizens, the original museum was opened on October 18, 1970.

Thanks to their efforts, we continue to grow and thrive.

Erected by Calvert Marine Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1970.

Location. 38° 19.873′ N, 76° 27.851′ W. Marker is in Solomons, Maryland, in Calvert County. It can be reached from Solomons Island Road South south of Lore Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons MD 20688, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Maryland.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the

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Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Built for Work — Built for Pleasure (a few steps from this marker); Humphreys Rowing Skiff (a few steps from this marker); Benning Crab Skiff (within shouting distance of this marker); Jolly Boat (within shouting distance of this marker); Jenkins Creek Crab Scrape Geda (within shouting distance of this marker); Sewell Draketail Workboat (within shouting distance of this marker); Marine Railway Gears (within shouting distance of this marker); Oyster Skiff (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Solomons.

The Calvert Marine Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 2, 2025

2. The Calvert Marine Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.