Ever wondered who first came up with the idea to have a public Christmas tree in NYC? Emilie Herreshoff is credited with the idea.
Month: March 2020
Johnnycake Recipes
Johnnycakes, a kind of cornmeal pancake, have been a Rhode Island staple since pre-Colonial times…
Of Boats and Brothers
The Yacht Building Herreshoffs
This Week in Herreshoff History: March 30
Pogies, spar deliveries for NY70s, and Captain Nat’s own throwback column!
This Week in Herreshoff History: March 26
A petition to incorporate, instructions on reading blueprints and tips on mechanical drawing from L. Francis Herreshoff, and a launching
Mud Pattens
A tutorial from Small Boats Monthly for making your own mud pattens
This Week in Herreshoff History: March 23
Birthday Wishes, Boat Launching, and Relief from Dreadful Pain
From the Vault: the RELIANCE wheel (Part I)
A chance discovery leads to a very exciting acquisition for HMM!
DIY Bevin’s Skiff
Make a print-at-home paper model of a skiff
