Krystal Rose, Curator & Dr. Jim Carlton, Professor of Marine Sciences - “Spineless: A Glass Menagerie of Blaschka Marine Invertebrates” July 23 in the Hall of Boats
In-Person & Virtual Lecture
Marine Robotic Developments in the UK and their applications in a global marketplace
Professor Timothy Walker, Historian - “Sailing to Freedom: Recovering and Re-centering the Maritime Dimension of the Underground Railroad” on October 2 in the Hall of Boats
HMM Gallery Talk with Curator Evelyn Ansel. This is an in-person only talk and reception and will include a walking tour of two of HMM's most recent exhibits.
Dr. Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos, Historian & Author - "The Pirate's Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd" November 21, 2024
This lecture will include a viewing of artifacts - on loan just for this event!
Join 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.
Explore 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.
From workboats to racing legends, discover how Jersey Cats blended 19th-century innovation with timeless craftsmanship and fierce competition.
Discover the history of sail repair, a vital maritime craft, from ship decks to sailmakers’ lofts, shaping commerce in the Age of Sail.
Discover 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.
