News
HMM News
September 4, 2014
This is a collection of news from 2009 – 2013 from the old website. Some links may be broken
Upcoming Events
February 20, 2020 (6-8pm) Hold Fast is a young adult, historical novel in the vein of Kidnapped. Based on a true story, it combines brutal storytelling and a poignant sense of humor.
March 19, 2020: Elaine Lembo takes a walk through time in the schooners that were the “18 wheelers of the age.”
April 23, 2020: In this presentation, Ms. Katz and Dr. Rhode will talk about three of the most important episodes in pre-modern Indian maritime history.
May 21, 2020: Local fisherman and writer Sarah Schumann will share the inspiration behind her recent books Simmering the Sea (2018) and Rhode Island’s Shellfish Heritage (2015).
Curator’s Log
August 15, 2019
This is the second of a multi-part series on Captain Nat Herreshoff’s (1848-1938) efforts, starting in 1926 and extending into the early 1930s, to correct and add to the published biographies of himself and his two older brothers, James Brown Herreshoff (1834-1930) and John Brown Herreshoff (1841-1915).
July 2019 – Featuring the Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta, America’s Cup Hall of Hame Inductees, and upcoming lectures.
JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
#Repost @tylerfields_photography with @get_repost
・・・
Check it out!
I donated a framed 13x19” print of the schooner ELEONORA to the @herreshoff Frostbite Bash Silent Auction taking place THIS SATURDAY - February 8th in Bristol, RI.
Tickets to the event include: gourmet food, an open bar, and live music.
Jump over to www.FrostbiteBash.com for tickets to the Best Party All Winter! @ Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame
Tickets are selling fast! Get yours before they sell out!
You could win an all inclusive round trip for two to the trip of your choice. Choose between Scandinavia, Portugal & Spain, or Macedonia & Greece. Includes round trip airfare from any major airport in the USA, air taxes and fees/surcharges, transfers, hotels, all meals, translator, insurance, museum and historical sites admissions, and transportation. Tours are organized by Stone & Compass.
Each raffle ticket is $100. This raffle is limited to only 200 tickets so, your chances of winning are pretty good! Drawing takes place at The Pella Frostbite Bash at Herreshoff on Saturday, February 8th, 2020. There will be one (1) winner, who does not need to be present to win. Call (401)396-5842 for your chance to win! Visit frostbitebash.com/raffle for details and ticket reservations.
Raffle Tickets — Frostbite Bash at Herreshoff
frostbitebash.com
Win an all inclusive round trip for two to the destination of your choice. Raffle tickets are $100 each. Only 200 tickets are available for purchase. Call today to be entered to win.
Print of the schooner ELEONORA #Repost @tylerfields_photography with @get_repost
・・・
Check it out!
I donated a framed 13x19” print of the schooner ELEONORA to the @herreshoff Frostbite Bash Silent Auction taking place THIS SATURDAY - February 8th in Bristol, RI.
Tickets to the event include: gourmet food, an open bar, and live music.
Jump over to www.FrostbiteBash.com for tickets to the Best Party All Winter!
We’re getting very excited to party for a cause at The FROSTBITE BASH this weekend! Here are just a few of the great things coming your way.
Haven’t got your ticket? They are still available at www.frostbitebash.com
8th Annual Frostbite Bash at Herreshoff! The Best Party All Winter: All You Can Eat | Open Bar | Live Music | Silent Auction | Raffle
Saturday, February 8th, 2020, 6:30 pm - 11 pm, Herreshoff Marine Museum | Hall of Boats
Join the party and enjoy full open bars and food tastings from a variety of top local restaurants and vendors. Dance the night away to live music in the historic Hall of Boats, bid on amazing items in the silent auction, and snap photos with your friends in the photo booth. It will be a night you're sure to remember! Get your tickets NOW before they are gone. This event has SOLD OUT for two years in a row, so get your tickets NOW before they are gone. Whether you're young or young at heart, this is an event you do not want to miss!
Tickets are available at the link in the description: www.frostbitebash.com/tickets
Advanced Tickets: $75 only until January 15th
General Admission: $90
Win the Trip of a Lifetime to Europe with the Frostbite Bash Raffle! $100 each | Only 200 available
You could win an all inclusive trip for two to one of three awesome European destinations. The winner can choose between Scandinavia, Portugal & Spain, or Macedonia & Greece, and you don't need to be present to win. Call the Museum at (401)396-5842 to buy a ticket. Visit frostbitebash.com/raffle for details.
Featuring Live Music by The Z-Boys
On this day 75 years ago (January 8, 1945), the very last HMCo. built boat was delivered for service. It was P661, a 63’ “Army Power Crash Boat,” designed to rescue pilots from downed and sinking planes and destined for the Pacific Theater. It was also the 100th of 100 WWII contracts and the 36th APC boat built at HMCo. It was launched in November of 1944 (pictured here) and marked the end of a period of incredible productivity for the yard during the war. Unfortunately, with no further government contracts lined up and no knowing how much longer the war would last, the Haffenreffers - HMCo.’s owners since 1924 - made the decision to drastically reduce the company’s operations and announced plans to begin dismantling the big shops on the waterfront and down at Walker’s Cove. HMCo. never returned to production after that. Photo by Tom Brightman, long-time HMCo. employee. #HMCo #100fightingships #WWIIshipyard #apc #crashboat #rescue #herreshoff #historicphoto #wartimeproduction #endofanera
Happy New Years everyone! Hope you’re enjoying the holidays and having a good winter break. HMCo. would be back to work already! - on this day 117 years ago the Buzzards Bay 31 ZARA (HMCo. #594) was launched. NGH reported that the day was “very fine and calm.” ZARA was the third of thirteen Bar Harbor 31’s built in 1902-1903, five of which are still known to exist. Plans and image courtesy of the @mitmuseum ! #barharbor31 #herreshoff #yacht #onedesign #woodenboat #otd #historicphotos #bristolri #tbt
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of philanthropy. Support the Herreshoff Museum by making a donation today. Your donations are very important to us! Here are some examples of what your contribution can enable us to do: • For $100, we can add a coat of varnish to a Herreshoff 12½.
• $250 could cover the expenses of one of our lectures or provide a scholarship for a youth to participate in summer sailing camp.
• For $500, we could re-house and preserve fragile and important historical artifacts such as the private signals of NGH and JBH, an original crew cap from RELIANCE, or the original flag of Capt. Monsell, Sailing Master of America’s Cup J Boats ENTERPRISE (HMCo 1146), RAINBOW, (HMCo 1233), and RANGER.
• $1,000 could provide the annual maintenance of one of the sailing school Herreshoff 12½s or support the creation of a new exhibit about an untold Herreshoff story, such as their innovations in advanced propeller design that delivered more thrust with less weight.
Donate at the link the the description.
#BristolRI #Herreshoff #GivingTuesday #nonprofit #museum #supportthefuture
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Gowrie Group
Silver Sponsor
Individuals and businesses whose protection cannot be compromised require a different approach to risk management. At Gowrie, their unique history has afforded them a deep understanding of complex risks. They offer some of the most comprehensive, cost-effective insurance, employee benefits, and financial services solutions available today. When you work with Gowrie, you’ll see how committed they are to keeping communication simple, providing expert advice, and delivering the creative and customized solutions you need. An approach that has instilled a sense of calm and confidence in their customers since 1974. Their 150+ dedicated professionals – located in their primary offices in Westbrook CT, Darien CT, Marshfield MA, North Kingstown RI, and Newport RI – stand ready to help you.
Points East
Sponsor
A unique cruising magazine celebrating the Down East coast Cruisers who come to the Gulf of Maine have a special fondness for the region’s unique marine assets, from its skilled craftsmen to its quiet, secluded harbors to its pristine environment. Points East represents the Down East cruising culture. Points East celebrates it and gives it voice.
PURE Insurance Company
Silver Sponsor
Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) is a policyholder-owned insurer dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for responsible high net worth individuals and families. Their product suite includes best-in-class, customizable coverage throughout the U.S for high-value homes, automobiles, jewelry, art, personal umbrella liability, watercraft, and flood.
Cisco
Sponsor
Nantucket Vineyard was the first arm of our business opening in the early 1980’s as a small project of the Long Family. After a few years, Winery employees ended up falling in love with the wine and each other, and voila! – Cisco Brewers was born on the Hudson’s stovetop in 1995. Whispers of a brewery floated on the Nantucket wind, catching the ear of a few people, including a Mr. Harman. Using the previously tested and proven formula of starting a business from another business, Winery and Brewery employees enjoyed a few glasses / pints (respectively) together and hatched the idea for Triple Eight Distillery in 2000. All three businesses are constantly evolving, and we now produce a wide variety of world-class wines, beers, and spirits. Come out and enjoy our Nantucket haven- just prepare yourself in case your mind blows up from all the awesomeness.
Pella
Silver Sponsor
From its founding, Pella has always been about providing innovative windows and doors that do more than frame the landscape — they make life easier with meaningful details that matter every day. Pella has a proud 85-year history of environmental stewardship and has been recognized for its energy efficiency leadership and sustainable business practices. From the company’s founding, Pella has been a leader in technology and product innovation. In fact, they’ve been awarded more than 100 product and design patents. Products and features now commonplace throughout the window industry — like the tilt-wash double-hung window — were invented by Pella engineers.
American Cruise Lines
Silver Sponsor
American Cruise Lines provides guests an extraordinary river cruising experience while exploring the historic waterways of the United States. Cruise in comfort aboard our modern fleet of river boats and paddlewheelers. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, exceptional cuisine, and personalized service on every cruise.