The Mathews Museum will be using its $10,000 grant from the Mathews Community Foundation for a number of historical and educational programs and exhibits, including “One Hundred Hours Beneath the Chesapeake,” a display featuring the late Gilbert Klingel’s Aquascope in an “underwater” environment. Klingel built his one-of-a-kind personal submersible at his Gwynn’s Island boatyard in 1953 with a commission from the National Geographic Society. It was used to take the first color photographs and film footage beneath the Chesapeake Bay. The mission resulted in a pictorial article in the May 1955 edition of National Geographic Magazine. The Aquascope exhibit, with scenic features and immersive lighting, is scheduled for a grand opening in June. The museum is currently partnering with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to provide an educational program for students in grades K-12. Finally, the museum will soon unveil its diorama of the Battle of Cricket Hill. This interactive, three-di...