Event Name:
John H. Hunt II Chesapeake History Forum
Description


Kate Livie - Saltwater Showmen: The James Adams Floating Theater, 1914-1941
 
Join Chesapeake author and historian Kate Livie for a presentation about the "Chesapeake's Showboat," The James Adams Floating Theater. From 1914 to 1941, the James Adams Floating Theater enchanted riverside small towns and cities throughout the Chesapeake’s tributaries with theater productions, musicals, and other entertainment. Long after its circuit was abandoned for motion pictures, the legacy of the magical little showboat lived on in the memories of its audiences. In her talk, Livie will share images, stories, and history about the Floating Theater, its national impact, and the ways it shaped life in the Chesapeake for almost 30 years.

 
Event Date:
10-18-25
Event Time:
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
Location:
Historic Christ Church & Museum
420 Christ Church Road
Weems, VA 22576
Contact Person:
Debbie Byram
(phone: 804-438-6855)
Details:

Enjoy fresh oysters, handcrafted cocktails and a light supper at this special evening of Chesapeake history. Tickets: ChristChurch1735.org
 

Links:
http://christchurch1735.org