Gather ‘Round Chesapeake

With his songs, stories, art and educational projects, Tom Wisner ‘gathered up’ thousands of people to focus on their relation to the Chesapeake. Countless children grew up knowing that they were, as his song said, ‘Chesapeake born.’ Adults treasured tales of earlier times in Bay life as well as celebrating their personal connections to Chesapeake rivers and Bay waters. His Southern Maryland home’s staircase walls were filled with framed awards for his work. When he died on April 2, 2010, hundreds of people, including Maryland Governnor Martin O’Malley gathered to honor his life. Gather ‘Round Chesapeake tells the story behind…