Tribute to an Oyster Tonger, A Chesapeake Waterman statue at Annmarie Gardens in Solomons Maryland by Antonio Mendez

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The "Tribute to an Oyster Tonger, A Chesapeake Waterman" is a bronze statue by Antonio Mendez located at Annmarie Gardens in Solomons, Maryland. It honors the oyster tongers of the Chesapeake Bay, celebrating their pride, character, and hard work. Commissioned through a national competition, the memorial symbolizes the watermen's enduring legacy and connection to the bay. It was the first sculptural work installed at Annmarie Gardens, fulfilling Francis Koenig's wish to commemorate these workers.