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Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic TrailSailing the Chesapeake
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Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
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Though the water trail is a work in progress, Captain John Smith's historic routes on the Chesapeake are known and can be followed in their entirety by those who have the time, the resources and the adventurous spirit to do so. Download the following map or request a brochure to take a closer look at America's first national water trail.
 
Captain John Smith's historic routes.
John Smith Water Trail with Gateways sites.
 
Smith Trail map with Gateways, marinas and more.
John Smith Water Trail with Gateways sites, marinas and public access sites.
 
Download a copy of this map.
A portion of the map drawn during Smith's voyages.  

Did You Know?
The American Indian people of the Chesapeake region often relied on translators to work with the many languages and dialects that people spoke. Such translators were often instrumental in helping the Smith party communicate with people they met along their journeys.

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Last Updated: October 24, 2007 at 16:16 EST