"Origins, Celebrations, and Sweet Facts about Chocolate," taught by Donna Haase, will take place at the new Museum of Ocean City on Saturday, February 8th at 1:30. Participants will have the unique opportunity to explore the fascinating history of chocolate, from its origins thousands of years ago to modern-day celebrations. They will also sample an original chocolate drink inspired by the Mayans and a chocolate bar from Bristol, England, while learning about chocolate's journey from South America to Mesoamerica, and then to Europe and America.

This program is $10 per person, and tickets are available through Eventbrite, linked on the Facebook event page, or our website. 

Virtual Viewing of
Rescue Men
The Story of the Pea Island Lifesavers

Monday, January 20, 2025
12-5 pm

Cost: FREE

Join us from the comforts of your own home on Monday, January 20th for a free screening of the film “Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers.” Register for this screening to gain access to view the film anytime between 12 and 5 pm.

The North Carolina U.S. Life Saving Station Pea Island was located along what is today the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The film tells the story of Richard Etheridge, the first Black Life-Saving Service Keeper in the nation, and the position he maintained at Pea Island until 1900.

His station, with his all-black crew of surfmen, garnered a reputation as “one of the tautest on the Carolina Coast.” Under Etheridge’s leadership, the crew of Pea Island Station performed hundreds of rescues in what was considered some of the most treacherous seas along the coastal US. The area was often referred to as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.”

We hope you will join us as we all learn together about the Pea Island Keeper and Crew, and the rescue that distinguished them as national heroes. 

The Ocean City Life Saving-Station Museum will be hosting their annual Holiday Open House on Sunday December 1st, 10am - 5pm. The museum will have a variety of activities throughout the day to get local families in the holiday spirit. The Holiday Open House is open with free admission for all.

- Author Cindi Offutt will be hosting a book signing and reading from 2-4pm. Her new book, “Crackers the Curious Seagull”,  will be available for purchase. 

- Listen to the musical tunes of The Jolly Tars from 11:30am - 5pm, they’ll be performing sea shanties and sailor lore. 

- Local artist Joanne Guilfoil will be cutting profile silhouettes for guests from 10am-1pm; Slots are limited, so secure your spot today! Tickets are $10.00 - Register HERE

Take advantage of our store sale and enjoy 20% off your entire purchase (some exclusions may apply.)

Stop by the craft table to make a free ornament or take on the challenge of our Holiday Artifact Scavenger Hunt.

Join author Mark Millikin at the new Museum of Ocean City at the corner of Dorchester Street and South Baltimore Avenue on Saturday, October 19 at 11am as he takes us back to Ocean City of the 1960s with slides and plenty of music from that decade.

Mark grew up in the Baltimore suburb of Perry Hall in the 1960s and his family vacationed on the Boardwalk at Ocean City every summer. The Boardwalk will be front and center in his talk as he plays music that came from jukeboxes in Lombardi’s and Ponzetti’s when they were still on the Boardwalk and Pixie Pizza on 9th Street.

There will be time for some “Name that Tune” songs and sing along songs and maybe a brief dance contest. After Mark’s talk he will be signing copies of his books, “The Joy and Heartache of Our 1960s Music,” “The Glory of the 1966 Orioles and Baltimore,” and “Baseball Fever in Baltimore: Frank, Brooks, Boog, Earl and the 1969-1971 Orioles.” A portion of any book sales will benefit the Museum.

Stranded at Sea: OC Bay Hopper Program

Step back in time and embark on a riveting maritime experience as Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum professionals share true accounts of shipwrecks and rescues. Uncover the gripping details of three 1880 shipwrecks off Ocean City and Assateague’s coast. With each shipwreck lies a rescue story. Discover how these seamen were pulled from high seas and brought to dry land! Passengers will get an up-close look at several authentic maritime artifacts from the Museum’s collection—$ 50 per person (1/2 of proceeds donated to OCLSSM).

Stranded at Sea: OC Bay Hopper Program

Step back in time and embark on a riveting maritime experience as Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum professionals share true accounts of shipwrecks and rescues. Uncover the gripping details of three 1880 shipwrecks off Ocean City and Assateague’s coast. With each shipwreck lies a rescue story. Discover how these seamen were pulled from high seas and brought to dry land! Passengers will get an up-close look at several authentic maritime artifacts from the Museum’s collection—$ 50 per person (1/2 of proceeds donated to OCLSSM).