John Smith 400

The John Smith shallop will arrive in Port Deposit for a day of events commemorating John Smith's exploration of the
Upper Chesapeake. Come to scenic Marina Park to view the shallop, tour the interactive exhibit tent, and meet the crew. The shallop will depart for Perryville at approximately 3pm. Admission is free. Click here for more information about the day's events in Port Deposit.

In 1608, on Smith's second exploratory excursion along the Bay's tributaries, Smith and his party reached the waters of the Susquehanna River near present-day Port Deposit, Maryland. There they peacefully met with emissaries from the northern Susquehannock Indians who had journeyed south from Pennsylvania to see the Englishmen. Of the Susquehannock Indians, Smith stated in his journals that, ...sixtie of those gyant-like people came downe, with presents of Venison, Tobacco-pipes three foot in length, Baskets, Targets, Bowes and Arrowes.
View John Smith's original map