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Peake Speaks Lecture Series: Exploring Chesapeake's Vibrant History

Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism

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Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm

1.5 hours

1214 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320-7600, United States

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Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm (EDT)

1214 Volvo Pkwy, VA 23320-7600

1214 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320-7600, United States

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Peake Speaks Lecture Series: Exploring Chesapeake's Vibrant History
Did you know that the groundbreaking musical “Show Boat” was based on an actual floating theater that brought entertainment to Deep Creek, Great Bridge, and the waterways of the Chesapeake? Join author and historian Kate Livie for an entertaining look at the James Adams Floating Theatre, a “magical little showboat” that shaped life in the Chesapeake for almost 30 years. Advance registration is appreciated but not required: bit.ly/46bMNwW


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Peake Speaks Lecture Series: Exploring Chesapeake's Vibrant History, 21 August | Event in Chesapeake | AllEvents
Peake Speaks Lecture Series: Exploring Chesapeake's Vibrant History
Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm