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Maritime Heritage Day! The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center will hold its 7th annual Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, September 4th, from 10 am – 5 pm. The Center’s exhibits and aquarium will be open free of charge throughout the day. The recently restored 1929 John Alden designed schooner Summerwind will be berthed at the Center from September 1—6 . Donated to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Sailing Foundation in 2009, the handsomely restored vessel is used as a sail training vessel for midshipmen at the US Merchant Marine Academy at King’s Point, L.I. Summerwind will be open for free public deck tours on Heritage Day from 10 am to 4. The festivities will feature music by Not that Blonde, the acoustic duo of Greta Bagshaw and Bryan Thorp playing a wide mix of folk, pop, & country music. From the familiar to the obscure, Not That Blonde puts their own spin on the music with sweet harmonies and crisp guitar work. Sharing the stage with NTB will be Jim D'Augustine, a talented singer songwriter, playing his own songs as well as adding his musical voice to Not that Blonde John Morris, author of Alone at Sea, will sign books and talk with visitors from 11 am – 3 pm. At 11:30 am and again at 2 p.m. he will present a slide show related to his book, which focuses on the trial, triumphs and tribulations of the fishing industry in the age of the Gloucester dorymen (1623-1939). “Morris addresses in particular the thousands of essential immigrant fishermen—principally Nova Scotians, Newfoundlanders, Scandinavians, Portuguese, Azoreans…and Sicilians who did so much to make Gloucester what it was, and indeed, is today.” (Wooden Boat Magazine, September, 2010). Master craftsman Geno Mondello will demonstrate traditional dory building techniques. Tony Ashdon will teach the art of making seamen’s bracelets from rope. Local crafters will demonstrate their skills and sell their work. Windrush Books will feature vintage local history and maritime related books. The Cape Ann Ship Modelers will offer ship model building and ship-in-a-bottle demonstrations. The Essex Shipbuilding Museum will display its 15’ long model of the schooner Evelina M. Goulart. The Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association will offer knot tying and navigation activities as well as information about the vessel. Hot dogs, hamburgers, lobster rolls, and chowder will be available courtesy of Lobstaland. Richie’s slush will also be available. The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center is located at |
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23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 Tel: 978 281 0470 |