Affiliations

Calvert County Government

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners operates CBRM through a cooperative agreement with the Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort & Marina.

Calvert Marine Museum

The CBRM falls under the Calvert Marine Museum. CMM Director Jeffrey Murray serves as curator and oversees CBRM staff and operations.

Town of Chesapeake Beach

The town provides financial and in-kind support to CBRM. The museum tells the story of the founding of the town and the two are intrinsically linked.

Maryland Historical Trust

The museum is housed in the original Chesapeake Beach Railway depot. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. MHT has an easement on the building and approves all alterations to ensure historic integrity, as well as providing grant opportunities towards its preservation.

Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort & Marina

It is thanks to the Donovan family, owners of the Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort & Marina, that the original train depot was saved. The museum is located on property owned by the Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort, which granted a lease for use of the building. The Resort works closely with the museum staff.

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area

The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is part of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, which includes Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and southern Prince George’s counties. This national heritage area brings cultural, economic and environmental benefits to the region. Southern Maryland’s history is vital to our nation’s heritage and future. The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is part of the heritage collective which embodies that mission.