The Town of Rock Hall will celebrate its rich maritime and Revolutionary-era heritage during Lambert Wickes Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Rock Hall Bulkhead. The free community celebration will begin at 10:00 a.m. and feature a full day of history, music, performances, merchant and food vendors, and special guests.
Lambert Wickes Day honors Captain Lambert Wickes and his place in American maritime history while bringing the story of the Continental Navy and the Revolutionary era to life along Rock Hall’s waterfront.
The celebration will open at 10:00 a.m. with the Celtic Bay Pipes and Drum, recognition of special guests from throughout the State of Maryland, and a raffle prize announcement. Merchant and food vendor booths will also open at 10:00 a.m.
Throughout the day, visitors will have opportunities to experience history in a variety of ways. Joe Smith will offer a brief history of Lambert Wickes and serve as the event’s “Lambert Wickes Historian – Ask Me a Question.” The morning program will also include music of the Colonial era, a presentation by Benjamin Franklin, another performance by the Celtic Bay Pipes and Drum, and a performance by Ship’s Company Chanteymen.
Afternoon activities will continue with Colonial-era music, another performance by Ship’s Company Chanteymen, and the Dover English Country Dancers.
A highlight of the afternoon will take place at 2:30 p.m., when Dr. Abigail Mullen of the U.S. Naval Academy History Department presents “Underdogs at Sea: The Continental Navy,” followed by a question-and-answer session.
The Closing Ceremony begins at 3:15 p.m. and will feature the French Embassy with remarks on the ties between the French and American navies and nations. At 4:30 p.m., Joe Smith will conclude the day with a recap of his book and research on Lambert Wickes.
Lambert Wickes Day is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to gather on the Rock Hall waterfront, learn more about the area’s connection to American maritime history, and enjoy a day of activities that make history accessible and engaging for all ages. The event is free and open to the public.
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