THE HERRESHOFF GOLDEN JUBILEE
1971 – 2021
Celebrating 50 Years of Collection, Preservation, Interpretation & Education
S-Boat Drawings / MIT Museum
This Week in Herreshoff History
This Month in Herreshoff History: “Defender – An Unlucky Sloop”
The founding editor of Yachting Magazine takes a look back at the 1895 Cup Defense 14 years after the fact
Upcoming Community Event
Next Lecture Series Event
Virtual Lecture “Great Yachts: The Marine Paintings of Russ Kramer”
July 22, 2021 7:00 pm
Museum News
June 9, 2021
June 3, 2021
May 28, 2021
May 25, 2021
April 29, 2021
April 15, 2021
April 12, 2021
April 2, 2021
April 2, 2021
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
February 11, 2021
January 28, 2021
January 7, 2021
November 24, 2020
October 6, 2020
August 6, 2020
July 17, 2020
June 11, 2020
May 28, 2020
May 8, 2020
March 20, 2020
March 11, 2020
February 19, 2020
January 13, 2020
August 6, 2019
June 25, 2019
June 17, 2019
August 14, 2018
September 4, 2014
The Museum Turns 50
Bristol, Rhode Island, USA – The Herreshoff Marine Museum is thrilled to announce its Golden Jubilee year— the 50th anniversary of its founding. Throughout 2021, the Museum will celebrate five decades of preservation and interpretation of the world-renowned Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and its remarkable founders, brothers John and Nathanael (“Captain Nat”) Herreshoff. The Museum will commemorate this yearlong anniversary with programming and special events engaging Herreshoff boat owners around the world, America’s Cup veterans and enthusiasts, and the maritime heritage community at large.
Join the Celebration!
With over 2,000 boats built, and many still sailing (or motoring) today, so many of us have stories to tell about our experiences aboard Herreshoff boats and with Herreshoff people. Telling us your story is one way to participate in this year-long party, but we’ve also planned a great mix of events (both virtual and in-person), lectures and sailing events to get you in the Jubilee mood. Scroll down to see other ways to join the fun!
Explore our Museum
America’s Cup
Hall of Fame
The America’s Cup Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to yachting’s most distinguished competition.
Waterfront
Come by water and stay or walk our docks to experience the heart of the Rhode Island coastline.
Building 28
Building 28 was the home to the construction of a 37’ tall model of 1903 Herreshoff-built America’s Cup defender RELIANCE and continues to be a place of creation.
Hall of Boats
As a result of more than thirty-five years of careful documentation, acquisition and restoration, the Museum boasts over sixty significant boats.
Rebecca Chase Herreshoff Library
The primary research resource and repository of manuscripts of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company (1863-1945) and the Herreshoff family.
Herreshoff Events
From Lecture Series to Community Events, there is always something happening at the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol.
Jubilee Events
Herreshoff Marine Museum Jubilee Events
Afterguard Members are given access to all of these events but Individual Event Tickets also available.
Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta & Rendezvous
Golden Jubilee Gala
September 30, 2021
Herreshoff Marine Museum, Bristol, RI
Tickets Available Soon
Golden Jubilee Wrap-Up Dinner
November 18, 2021
NYYC, New York, NY
Tickets Available Soon
PAST JUBILEE EVENTS
Herreshoff Fleet Events
We’ll be participating in these events hosted by others to celebrate our Jubilee, come along with us!
Date: July 16
Event: Bullseye Fleet Reception
Location: Fishers Island YC, Fisher’s Island, NY
Date: July 25, 2021
Event: Herreshoff Reception
Location: Quissett YC, Falmouth, MA
Date: July 27, 2021
Event: Herreshoff 12 Fleet Reception
Location: Edgartown YC, Edgartown, MA
Date: July 30 & August 1, 2021
Event: Herreshoff 12 National Championship
Location: Beverly YC, Marion, MA
Date: August 1
Event: Herreshoff 12 Fleet Reception
Location: North Haven Casino, North Haven, ME
Date: August 7 & 8, 2021
Event: S Class Invitational Regatta
Location: Quissett YC, Falmouth, MA
Date: August 12, 2021
Event: Watch Hill 15 Reception & Celebration
Location: Ocean House, Watch Hill, RI
Date: August 20, 2021
Event: Herreshoff 12 Fleet Reception
Location: Beverly YC, Marion, MA
Date: August 21, 2021
Event: Herreshoff 12 Fleet Reception
Location: Shelter Island YC, Shelter Island, NY
Date: August 1
Event: Herreshoff 12 Fleet Reception
Location: North Haven Casino, North Haven, ME
Date: August 7 & 8, 2021
Event: S Class Invitational Regatta
Location: Quissett YC, Falmouth, MA
Date: August 12, 2021
Event: Watch Hill 15 Reception & Celebration
Location: Ocean House, Watch Hill, RI
Date: August 20, 2021
Event: Herreshoff 12 Fleet Reception
Location: Beverly YC, Marion, MA
Date: August 21, 2021
Event: Herreshoff 12 Fleet Reception
Location: Shelter Island YC, Shelter Island, NY
Date: September 16-19, 2021
Event: Newport International Boat Show
Location: Newport, RI
Date: September 25
Event: Western Long Island Sound S Class Fleet Reception
Location: Larchmont YC, Larchmont, NY
Date: December 3-5
Event: Bullseye Fleet Reception
Location: Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, FL
Date: TBD, Summer 2021
Event: Herreshoff 12/Nantucket Alerion Fleet Reception
Location: Great Harbor YC, Nantucket, MA
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