“Progress of Propulsion Part II: The Golden Age, 1901-1908” presented by Evan Ide
Gallery 26 26 Burnside Street, Bristol, United StatesThis lecture will include a viewing of artifacts - on loan just for this event!
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America’s Cup Deed of Gift: The Foundational Document of Yachting’s Greatest Contest
Gallery 26 26 Burnside Street, Bristol, United StatesJoin yachting historian Steven Tsuchiya at the Herreshoff Marine Museum to explore the founding of the America’s Cup and the visionaries behind it. Based on his new book, America’s Cup Deed of Gift and Related Documents, this lecture offers unique insights into the race’s history and foundational documents.
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RESCHEDULED | In History’s Wake: The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island
Gallery 26 26 Burnside Street, Bristol, United StatesExplore the work of documentary photographer Markham Starr as he chronicles Rhode Island’s last floating trap fishing companies. Through his images, Starr captures the innovation and traditions of a fading industry, offering a detailed look at a unique piece of New England's coastal heritage.
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Jersey Cats
Gallery 26 26 Burnside Street, Bristol, United StatesFrom workboats to racing legends, discover how Jersey Cats blended 19th-century innovation with timeless craftsmanship and fierce competition.
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Mending Movement: Sail Repair in the Early Maritime Atlantic
Gallery 26 26 Burnside Street, Bristol, United StatesDiscover the history of sail repair, a vital maritime craft, from ship decks to sailmakers’ lofts, shaping commerce in the Age of Sail.
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Machine Guns in Narragansett Bay
Gallery 26 26 Burnside Street, Bristol, United StatesHybrid EventDiscover Rhode Island’s forgotten history of machine gun battles on Narragansett Bay during Prohibition. Join historian Christian McBurney for a gripping look at his new book.
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Franklin Roosevelt and the Quoddy Tidal-Electric Power Project
Hall of Boats 1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI, United StatesHybrid EventDiscover the forgotten story of FDR’s ambitious Quoddy Tidal Power Project. Mark Borton reveals its drama—politics, intrigue, and global impact—in this fascinating lecture.
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The Washashore — Mystery, Murder, and Fact: The Alchemy of Writing Historical Fiction
Hall of Boats 1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI, United StatesHybrid EventJoin us for a thrilling night of mystery as authors Marshall Highet & Bird Jones bring 1929 Martha’s Vineyard to life with The Washashore—where rumrunners and murder collide!
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A Voyage to the Arctic on the Schooner BOWDOIN
Hall of Boats 1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI, United StatesHybrid EventDirector of Lowell’s Boat Shop, Graham McKay, brings a wealth of maritime expertise, blending history, craftsmanship, and real-world sailing challenges in a captivating discussion that will transport you to the frozen north.
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Saving Yachts, Saving Archives: The Burden of Caring
Gallery 26 26 Burnside Street, Bristol, United StatesHybrid EventDr. William Collier shares 30 years of yacht restorations, the founding of the Scottish Yachting Archives, and highlights artifacts spanning the Golden Age to today.
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A Durable Picture: Coastal Portrait Studios in the 1800s
Gallery 26 26 Burnside Street, Bristol, United StatesHybrid EventExplore the role of early portrait photography in shaping identity and memory in 19th-century New Bedford. This talk traces how studio photographers captured a city in transition—from the height of the whaling era through waves of immigration and technological change.
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(Postponed) Dressed Ship: Gilded Age Yachting Apparel
Gallery 26 26 Burnside Street, Bristol, United StatesHybrid EventExplore Gilded Age yachting style in this illustrated talk on the fashions and dress codes that defined life aboard nineteenth-century yachts and steamships.
$10 – $20