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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Sailor Life & Pirates
DESCRIPTION:Sailor Life & Pirates\nJuly 22-26\n  \n  \nDon’t miss the Museum’s most popular week of camp! Have you ever wondered what life was like out on the open water? This week\, we will learn about real pirates & sailors—what they did\, what they looked like\, and where they traveled. We will dress in pirate garb as we learn about the vessels they sailed\, the flags they flew\, and how they navigated. We’ll also set sail out on the open water of the Connecticut River aboard the Onrust. Arrrr you ready?  \n  \nQuestions? Email our Camp Director\, Lauren Bennett-Dionne at lbdionne@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nCamp runs daily\, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  \n$385 for Non-Members | $347 for Members.  \nCamp is open to adventurers aged 6-11. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/summer-camp-sailor-life-pirates-2024/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T193000
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock : Java Groove
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays on the Dock \nJava Groove \nThursday\, July 18th\, 2024 \n5:30 – 7:30 pm \n  \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 15 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August\, bring a chair or blanket\, listen to a free concert\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \n  \nOur presenting sponsor Prive Swiss Wellness is always on hand offering free massages and giveaways. \n  \nFrom swing to Sinatra to Sting\, Java Groove is a small 4 piece band with a big sound. It all started in 2015 by the founding members of the swing band\, The Shiny Lapel Trio. When people ask what kind of music you play\, we tell them\, jazzy\, swingy\, ballady\, kinda stuff. The idea behind Java Groove is to have a stripped down swing band with the same effect and vibe of a horn section. \n  \nThe band consists of Dan Bernier on vocals and guitar\, James Alio on guitar\, Marc Iacobellis on bass guitar and Todd Fitting on drums. Todd\, James and Marc all went to middle school and high school together in Guilford\, playing in various bands together. Dan was one of the founding members of The Zingerz\, also playing swing music on the shoreline area. \n  \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there. \n  \nWe pass a hat! \nThese events are free; we pass a hat to enable us to continue the tradition. \n  \nCash bar. Please no BYOB. \nBeer and wine are available for purchase. Porky Pete’s is onsite and has options for dinner or snacks. \n  \nWant to get out on the water? \nTake a sunset cruise aboard the Onrust. Departing from Steamboat Dock\, the cruise is a great way to experience New England’s Great River. Bring a picnic supper. \n  \nWhile you are on Museum property\, photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. \n  \nPhoto Credit: Java Groove
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/java-groove/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T193000
DTSTAMP:20240717T184651Z
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SUMMARY:Lectures Underway: Patrick Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Lectures Underway: Patrick Lynch \n6:00 – 7:30 pm \nMembers: $30 \nNon-Members: $35 \n***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 8/21 DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS***\nRESERVE YOUR SPACE\nJoin author and artist Patrick Lynch aboard RiverQuest to take a deep dive into the beautiful and diverse ecology of the Connecticut River. Lynch will discuss his latest book\, A Field Guide to the Connecticut River: From New Hampshire to Long Island Sound (available April 2024). An expansive guide to the region\, this book features over 750 maps\, photographs\, and illustrations\, as well as geological overviews and descriptions of common plants and animals. Passengers will leave not only with greater understanding of the Connecticut River’s ecology and history\, but also a deeper appreciation for New England’s longest river. \nPatrick J. Lynch is an award-winning author\, photographer\, and artist. Lynch retired after a 45-year career at Yale University. He is the author of numerous books\, including A Field Guide to the Mid Atlantic Coast\, A Field Guide to Cape Cod and the Islands\, and A Field Guide to Long Island Sound. \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE\n\nThe Connecticut River Museum may record this event\, including all questions\, comments\, etc. by the audience. By participating\, you agree to allow the recording to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. Please consider a donation to support CRM. If you have already donated\, thank you for your support. \n  \nThis program was generously sponsored by Barry Chernoff\, the Chair of Environmental Studies\, Director of the College of the Environment\, and Environmental Studies Program Chair at Wesleyan University.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/lectures-underway-patrick-lynch/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T150000
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Digging into the Past
DESCRIPTION:Digging into the Past\nJuly 15 – 19\n  \n  \nReady to get dirty? Campers will dig into what it means to be an archaeologist and unearth mysteries of the past. We will learn about the Connecticut River’s history through a simulated archaeological dig\, explore the Museum’s artifacts and collections\, and even complete a scavenger hunt or two. Of course\, we’ll also take time to sail the Onrust (a replica 17th century  Dutch yacht) and cruise RiverQuest\, our 64’ eco-friendly research vessel so campers can experience all aspects of the River firsthand! \n  \nQuestions? Email our Camp Director\, Lauren Bennett-Dionne at lbdionne@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nCamp runs daily\, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  \n$385 for Non-Members | $347 for Members.  \nCamp is open to adventurers aged 6-11. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/summer-camp-digging-into-the-past/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T173000
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock : Cherry Pie
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays on the Dock \nCherry Pie \nThursday\, July 11th\, 2024 \n5:30 – 7:15 pm \n  \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 15 years and is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and August\, bring a chair or blanket\, listen to a free concert\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \n  \nOur presenting sponsor Prive Swiss Wellness is always on hand offering free massages and giveaways. \n  \nJump\, jive\, and kick your heels up to swing\, rockabilly\, Latin and a few sultry ballads thrown in just for fun.  With Jilian Grey and the boys\, Cherry Pie is a delicious\, freshly baked musical dance party with just enough retro sprinkled on top for sweet-stepping good time! Jilian Grey and drummer Ric Haddad together with Lou Bocciarelli on bass and Paul John Tautkus on guitar\, have become a weekly favorite at the Griswold Inn and perform at many established venues along the Shoreline. Cherry Pie has garnered a loyal and enthusiastic following. \n  \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there. \n  \nWe pass a hat! \nThese events are free; we pass a hat to enable us to continue the tradition. \n  \nCash bar. Please no BYOB. \nBeer and wine are available for purchase. Porky Pete’s is onsite and has options for dinner or snacks. \n  \nWant to get out on the water? \nTake a sunset cruise aboard the Onrust. Departing from Steamboat Dock\, the cruise is a great way to experience New England’s Great River. Bring a picnic supper. \n  \nWhile you are on Museum property\, photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. \n  \nPhoto Credit: Cherry Pie
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/cherry-pie/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T150000
DTSTAMP:20241114T184609Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: River Explorers
DESCRIPTION:River Explorers\nJuly 8 – 12\n  \n  \nThis is a week for outdoor discovery!  Join us in exploring the creatures of the Connecticut River through binoculars\, microscopes and dip-nets! We will sail the Onrust (a replica 17th century Dutch yacht) and cruise RiverQuest\, our 64’ eco-friendly research vessel\, to search for eagles\, ospreys\, plant life\, and more! Campers will learn about the importance of native and non-native animals and plants within our ecosystem. Plus\, we will try our hand at crabbing!  \n  \nQuestions? Email our Camp Director\, Lauren Bennett-Dionne at lbdionne@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nCamp runs daily\, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  \n$385 for Non-Members | $347 for Members.  \nCamp is open to adventurers aged 6-11. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/summer-camp-river-explorers-2024/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T120000
DTSTAMP:20240325T170502Z
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SUMMARY:RiverQuest Osprey Cruise
DESCRIPTION:See the young Osprey at and around the nests! \nJoin us aboard RiverQuest as we quietly cruise the lower Connecticut River to learn about and observe a fascinating bird of prey\, the Osprey. In mid-July\, most of the young Osprey are getting big\, so we will see some of them hanging around on the edge of their nest getting ready to take their first flight\, cute! Some younger birds will be seen being fed\, it takes a lot of fish to feed these families. Some young may have already left the nest\, they will be seen in the air honing their flying skills. We will educate all about the amazing journey the Osprey takes to their southern winter home and lots of other interesting Osprey facts. Although the Osprey is our main focus\, other wildlife (possible Bald Eagles\, hawks\, ducks\, etc) and sights (Historic Essex Harbor\, the Baldwin bridge if we go south/Hamburg Cove\, Joshua Rock if we go North and so mush more) we observe on our journey will also be pointed out and discussed. You may bring food/beverage with you. This cruise is 2 hours long. Due to the length of the cruise\, no one under 10 please. \nAdults: $40 \nMuseum Members: $36 \n\nBook online now!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/riverquest-osprey-cruise/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cruises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T200000
DTSTAMP:20240328T204437Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon trip on RiverQuest
DESCRIPTION:Join us aboard RiverQuest and take a relaxing evening cruise on the lower Connecticut River. This will be a cruise to no where\, timed so that\, weather permitting\, we will see the full moon rise. Observe how beautiful the river is at twilight; see local wildlife and various points of interest. Bring your picnic basket dinner and favorite beverage. We will sail if it is cloudy because we always have a great time on the river! No one under 12 please. \nAdults: $40\nMuseum Members: $36 \nRiverQuest – \nBook online now!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/full-moon-trip-on-riverquest-or-onrust-2024-07-05/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cruises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T150000
DTSTAMP:20231206T185924Z
CREATED:20231206T145152Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Summer Days at Bushnell Farm
DESCRIPTION:July 1\, 2\, 3 & 5 \n  \nKick-off your summer with a unique\, historical experience at Bushnell Farm in Old Saybrook. Travel back in time to glimpse what life was like for kids during the colonial era. Try your hand at farming activities\, woodworking projects\, and cooking on an open hearth. You may even get to spin your own yarn! We’ll also play games and explore the surrounding forested grounds. \n  \nCan’t commit to a full week of summer camp? Then this week is for you! You can sign up for one day or all four! \n  \nQuestions? Email our Camp Director\, Lauren Bennett-Dionne at lbdionne@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nRegister for each day of Camp separately. Camp runs daily\, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  \n$77 for Non-Members | $70 for Members.  \nCamp is open to adventurers aged 6-11 \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/summer-camp-summer-days-at-bushnell-farm/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T200000
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: Littlefield and Morneault
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails: Littlefield and Morneault \nTuesday\, June 25\, 2024 \n5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE \n7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! \n  \nA big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! \n  \nShanties & Sails are back! Enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. Hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one-hour live performance. Add onto your evening to continue the fun.  Book a trip on the Onrust!  \n  \nJoseph Morneault\, performing with David Littlefield as Littlefield and Morneault: A duo of folk music presenting ballads\, the sea\, and songs of local historical interest. \nDavid Littlefield is a lifetime resident of Old Lyme and has worked many years at Mystic Seaport. He is known for his scholarship on whaling and the history of the whaling ship the Morgan\, as well as his songs about local businesses that supported or were supported by the shipping trades. Joseph Morneault is the president of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society which features as its primary event the annual CT Sea Music Festival held in Essex\, CT. Jos is a social historian and author with a focus on the late 18th century and can be regularly heard performing every Monday night at the Griswold Inn in Essex. \n  \nPerformances – Musique Morneaux \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS  \n  \nONRUST \nOnrust is a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614. She is available for public cruises as well as private charters. Built over several years in upstate New York using traditional plans and means\, the Onrust is a wholly unique ship that serves to educate and entertain visitors curious about the age of exploration\, the fur trade\, and our early colonial history.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/shanties-sails-littlefield-and-morneault/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T144500
DTSTAMP:20240913T222146Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut River Environmental Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut River Environmental Symposium\n09:30 am – 2:45 pm\n06/23/2024 \nPurchase Tickets\n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum is hosting an Environmental Symposium this June at Wesleyan University’s Beckham Hall Ballroom\, featuring speakers and topics spanning all 410 miles of the Connecticut River. We envision this event as an opportunity for environmentally focused organizations to make new connections and discover exciting opportunities for collaboration and coalition building. \nThe event will run from 9:30 AM to 2:45 PM and features a blend of keynote speakers and panel discussions. Lunch will be included with admission\, and will provide the opportunity for attendees to take part in guided discussions related to important issues affecting the environment. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nSession Time\nTitle\nPresenter\n\n\n\n\n9:30 am – 10:00 am\nCheck-In\n\n\n\n10:00 am – 10:05 am\nWelcome Speech\nElizabeth Kaeser (CRM)\n\n\n10:05 am – 10:25am\nSpeaker #1: Bringing Environmental Voices to the Capitol\nSenator Blumenthal (Recorded Remarks) and State Rep. Christine Palm\n\n\n10:25 am – 10:35am\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n10:35 am – 11:15am\nSpeaker #2 (Keynote): The Connecticut River – Past\, Present\, and Future\nJohan Varekamp (Wesleyan)\n\n\n11:15 am – 11:20 am\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n11:20 am – 12:00 pm\nPanel #1: Challenges and Roadblocks – Identifying the River’s Hotspot Issues\nMark Tedesco (EPA)\, Liz Willey (US Fish and Wildlife)\, Denise Savageau (CT River Coastal Conservation District)\n\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nLunch\nTable Discussions begin at 12:20 pm\n\n\n1:00 pm – 1:40 pm\nPanel #2: Solutions From Source to Sound – How Experts and Leaders Build a Healthier River\nRebecca Todd (CRC)\, Markelle Smith (Friends of Conte)\, and Jeremiah Foley (CT Ag. Experiment Station)\n\n\n1:40 pm – 1:45 pm\nFive Minute Break\n\n\n\n1:45 pm – 2:10 pm\nShort Keynote\nBarry Chernoff (Wesleyan)\n\n\n2:10 pm – 2:20 pm\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n2:20 pm -2:45 pm\nSpeaker #4: Hydrilla Hunters: Aquatic Robotics vs Invasive Plants\nProfessors Charles DiMarzio with selected class of 2024 Northeastern Students\n\n\n2:45 pm – 2:50 pm\nFarewell\nElizabeth Kaeser (CRM)\n\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about our speakers \n  \n** Our event has already secured a stellar lineup of speakers\, but the excitement doesn’t stop there! We’re continuously working behind the scenes to bring you even more inspiring voices. Keep an eye out for updates as we unveil additional speakers in the lead-up to the event. \n  \n  \nInterested in sponsoring this event? More information can be found here. \nIf you’d like to table at this event\, please purchase a ticket for your organization at this link. \n  \nSilver Sponsor: \n\n  \nBronze Sponsor: \n\n  \n  \nWesleyan University \nFayerweather – Beckham Hall \n45 Wyllys Ave \nMiddletown\, CT 06457
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/environmental-symposium/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T213000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon trip on RiverQuest
DESCRIPTION:Join us aboard RiverQuest and take a relaxing evening cruise on the lower Connecticut River. This will be a cruise to no where\, timed so that\, weather permitting\, we will see the full moon rise. Observe how beautiful the river is at twilight; see local wildlife and various points of interest. Bring your picnic basket dinner and favorite beverage. We will sail if it is cloudy because we always have a great time on the river! No one under 12 please. \nAdults: $40\nMuseum Members: $36 \nRiverQuest – \nBook online now!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/full-moon-trip-on-riverquest-or-onrust/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cruises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T200000
DTSTAMP:20240505T035809Z
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer & Dawn Indermuehle
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer & Dawn Indermuehle \nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024 \n5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE \n7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! \n  \nA big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! \n  \nShanties & Sails are back! Enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. Hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one-hour live performance. Add onto your evening to continue the fun.  Book a trip on the Onrust!  \n  \nRick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle \nRick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle develop and present a series of theme-based music and history programs. They present songs that give cultural insight into interesting times\, places\, and events in American history. Rick and Dawn carefully craft their vocals and accompaniment to sound as true to a song’s era or style as possible. Their vast repertoire includes music from the Colonial era to the present day. Rick and Dawn use these songs to illustrate the evolution of our nation’s culture and history in an informative and entertaining way. \n  \nRick’s resume includes 20 years as a staff musician\, researcher\, and program developer at Mystic Seaport Museum. He toured widely in America and Europe as a member of the sea chantey quartet “Forebitter.” Rick worked at two historic house museums in eastern Connecticut. He was the site administrator of the Hempsted Houses in New London\, as well as curator and director of the Dr. Ashbel Woodward Museum in Franklin. He served on the board of directors of the New London County Historical Society. \n  \nDawn is responsible for researching and developing program material and creating period-appropriate vocal accompaniment on a wide range of historical songs from throughout American History. In addition to her duet work with Rick\, she also performs as a member of the ensembles LongSplice and Locomotive Shipwreck. She has worked as a business manager for several performing artists. Dawn is a proud host Mom for four wonderful high school students from China and is an Airbnb “Superhost.” \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS  \n  \nONRUST \nOnrust is a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614.  She is available for public cruises as well as private charters.  Built over several years in upstate New York using traditional plans and means\, the Onrust is a wholly unique ship that serves to educate and entertain visitors curious about the age of exploration\, the fur trade\, and our early colonial history.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/shanties-sails-rick-spencer-dawn-indermuehle/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
DTSTAMP:20240517T183648Z
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SUMMARY:RiverQuest Kid's Cruise
DESCRIPTION:On select Saturday mornings  9:00am\, we offer a special cruise\, designed for young children and their parents\, grandparents\, etc.\, aboard RiverQuest. On this cruise\, we will show young children how to use binoculars\, teach them about the birds we see\, nautical terms\, river ecology and other points of interest including. This is a fun cruise to introduce young children to the fragile beauty of the Connecticut River and the unique area we live in. And\, it allows kids to be kids! \nAll kids ages 2 to 12 ticket price will be only $10\, ages 12 to 100 only $20.  Online booking only. \n9:00 – 10:00am \nJune 15\nJuly 13\nAugust 10 \n\nBook online now!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/riverquest-kids-cruise-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cruises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T200000
DTSTAMP:20240505T035619Z
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier\nTuesday\, June 11\, 2024\n5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE\n7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! \nA big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! \nShanties & Sails are back! Enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. Hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one-hour live performance. Add onto your evening to continue the fun. Book a trip on the Onrust! \nMarc Bernier\nMarc Bernier is a Chanteyman\, Musician\, Chef\, and Sailor with a diverse musical and professional background.\nNo stranger to sea music audiences\, he spent over 5 years as a Mystic Seaport Chanteyman. As part of the Seaport Interpretation Department\, he presented music programs for both educational and social functions. He has worked as a musician and educator for the Clearwater program on the Hudson River and has sailed as a cook\, deckhand\, and entertainer on numerous traditional sailing vessels from the coast of Maine to the Chesapeake Bay.\nAs an accomplished percussionist\, he is much in demand to play Frottior (rubboard) with many of the Northeast’s most highly respected Cajun and Zydeco bands\, and he has played the Bodhran with several prominent Irish music performers.\nWhen accompanying himself on songs he is equally at home with Guitar\, Mandolin\, and Tenor Banjo. Marc has also been active in Connecticut’s Fife & Drum community since his teenage years when he began playing in various traditional and progressive ensembles. His notoriety as a fifer has brought him invitations to perform throughout North America and Europe.\nMarc has played Skip Healy’s fifes for years\, and he works in Flute and Fife construction with The Healy Flute Company. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nONRUST\nOnrust is a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614. She is available for public cruises as well as private charters. Built over several years in upstate New York using traditional plans and means\, the Onrust is a wholly unique ship that serves to educate and entertain visitors curious about the age of exploration\, the fur trade\, and our early colonial history.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/shanties-sails-marc-bernier/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20240515T212716Z
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SUMMARY:CT Open House Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating CT Open House Day! \nFree Admission for the first 50 visitors.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/ct-open-house-day/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTSTAMP:20240514T191103Z
CREATED:20240514T190758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T191103Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Sea Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Sea Music Festival \nJune 7 – 10\, 2024 \nThe Connecticut Sea Music Festival is an event put on by the Maritime Music & Tradition Society to enact its mission of preserving and encouraging maritime and traditional music through education\, research\, performance\, and community. The Festival includes a Symposium of scholarly maritime presentations\, free daytime concerts\, workshops hosted on the Connecticut River Museum’s grounds\, a fife and drum parade\, demonstrations of nautical and Irish rowing skills\, a hymn sing\, sails on the CT River evening concerts\, and late-night sings at the Griswold Inn and Corinthian Yacht Club. \nInterested in hearing sea music out on the water? The festival will be providing performers on several cruises over the course of the weekend.  \n>>Purchase tickets here!<< \nEvent details can be found on the Sea Music Festival website. \nThe CT Sea Music Festival is a project of The Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp.\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It receives major sponsorship from Privé-Swiss\, sponsorships from CT Humanities\, The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA)\, The Folk Music Society of New York\, Inc.\, Constellation\, The Paul Foundation\, and support from The Griswold Inn.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/sea-music-festival/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T210000
DTSTAMP:20240508T153732Z
CREATED:20240321T140652Z
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SUMMARY:RiverFare 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nRiverFare 2024 will be back on the Museum’s lawn on June 6\, 2024 from 6pm – 9pm. \nPurchase your tickets for RiverFare 2024! You don’t want to miss this fantastic evening! \n  \nMore Information and Purchase Tickets Here>>
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/riverfare2024/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T200000
DTSTAMP:20240521T170820Z
CREATED:20240505T034954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T170820Z
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls \nTuesday\, June 4\, 2024 \n5:30-6:30 Shanties: FREE \n7:00-8:00 Onrust: $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! \n  \nA big Thank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! \n  \nShanties & Sails are back! Enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. Hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one-hour live performance. Add onto your evening to continue the fun.  Book a trip on the Onrust!  \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS  \n  \nONRUST \nOnrust is a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614.  She is available for public cruises as well as private charters.  Built over several years in upstate New York using traditional plans and means\, the Onrust is a wholly unique ship that serves to educate and entertain visitors curious about the age of exploration\, the fur trade\, and our early colonial history. \n  \nThe Johnson Girls \nInternationally acclaimed\, The Johnson Girls have been a force on the folk and maritime music scene for the past 27 years as the leading all-woman\, a cappella maritime group in the world.  Believing that sea chanteys and sea songs were the first real “World Music\,” Joy Bennett\, Alison  Kelley\, Bonnie Milner\, and Deirdre Murtha each bring a special influence to their music.  Whether performing chanteys with hair-raising harmonies or sharing tender ballads at intimate venues\, folk clubs\, or packed international folk festivals in the US\, Canada\, the UK\, Ireland\, and  Europe\, The Johnson Girls remain true to their mission of keeping chantey singing alive\,  bringing women’s voices to the fore\, and sweeping their audiences along in a tidal fervor.  \n  \nSea music may well have been the first “world music.” Ships were often melting pots\, with crew members from many countries\, and who were heavily influenced by the music they heard while traveling around the world and from other crew members. These sailors incorporated into their work songs and other shipboard music the different rhythms and styles from their own often diverse cultures as well as those they encountered during their voyages. Each of The Johnson Girls was captivated by this music at different times in their lives and came together in 1997 following the Mystic Seaport Sea Music festival to burst through the barrier of this previously male-dominated genre. \n  \nEach of The Johnson Girls brings a specialty and style to the ensemble. Their extensive repertoire includes songs with an Afro-Caribbean influence\, of the inland waterways\, fishing\, mining\, Irish\, Anglo-American\, Italian\, French\, and Canadian ballads and work songs\, and much more. The Johnson Girls bring a unique interpretation to their repertoire while preserving the traditional roots of their music. \n  \nIn addition to powerful main stage performances\, The Johnson Girls have led participatory workshops and demonstrations during festivals and folk weeks/weekends on many topics including but by no means limited to: women and the sea\, contemporary sea songs\, harmony\, sea chanteys 101\, work songs: old and new\, fishing: then and now\, Afro-Caribbean songs\, ballads\, song collecting\, landsmen\, sailors and ladies\, and more. \n  \nThe Johnson Girls have 4 CDs including the most recent “On Deck & Below”\, “The Johnson Girls”\, “On the Rocks”\, and “Fire Down Below” has received rave reviews in the US and UK in Dirty Linen\, Sing Out\, Traditional Music Maker and Living Tradition magazines\, The Cornwall Guardian\, International Chantey Magazine\, and the Folk Music Society of NY newsletter.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/shanties-sails-johnson-girls/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20240529T211359Z
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook
DESCRIPTION:RiverQuest River Cruise\nLighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook\nSaturday\, June 1\n10:00 am to 12:00pm \n$45.00 All guests \nJoin us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise down the Connecticut River to view the Inner and Outer Lighthouses by water. Observe the beautiful\, pristine river which has been called “one of the last great paces” as we cruise by the town of Essex\, ultimately reaching Old Saybrook and Old Lyme at the river mouth on Long Island Sound. We tell you about the history and ecology of the river as well as point out areas of interest and wildlife we may see. \nBring your picnic basket if you’d like. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nNOTE: \nFor those taking this cruise who are USLHS Lighthouse Passport Stamp collectors\, stamps will be available for Lynde Point and Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouses on the boat or after the cruise. These two lighthouses are finally represented by USLHS stamps as of March 27\, 2020. A minimum donation to USLHS of $1 per stamped item is requested. All donations will be matched and sent to USLHS to support their lighthouse education and preservation programs. \nWant to start collecting stamps? See more about the passport program at https://uslhs.org/fun/passport-club
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/lighthouse-cruise-2024/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20240506T183155Z
CREATED:20240506T183030Z
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SUMMARY:River Tales: They Call Me River
DESCRIPTION:May 18th @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \nRiver Tales: They Call Me River \n11:00 – 12:00 pm \nChild + Adult Members: $5.00 \nChild + Adult Non-Members: $8.00 \n  \nPurchase Tickets Here \n  \nThe journey of a flowing river begins with a single drop of rain. By following a river’s life cycle as it slowly but surely makes its way to sea\, children learn about both the water cycle and the journeys humans take as they grow and change throughout their lives. \n  \nA program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story\, a craft activity\, and an opportunity to explore the Connecticut River Museum’s exhibits through a scavenger hunt. In May\, we’ll read “They Call Me River” by Emmy Award-winning animator Maciek Albrecht\, a “beautiful and moving tribute” to rivers with “songlike writing and striking artwork.”  \n  \nAll River Tales reservations include museum admission for one adult and one child and must be purchased in advance. Children MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian during this event. \n  \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/river-tales-they-call-me-river/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T190000
DTSTAMP:20240116T151131Z
CREATED:20240111T134420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T151131Z
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SUMMARY:Andrew Fisk presents Generating Challenges: Hydropower on the Connecticut River
DESCRIPTION:Live from the Boathouse! \nAndrew Fisk presents Generating Challenges: Hydropower on the Connecticut River \n6:00 – 7:00 pm \nMembers: FREE (please use the ticket reservation link to reserve your spot) \nNon-Members: $5.00 \n  \n \nThere are a total of sixteen large dams along the Connecticut River\, and more than a hundred small hydropower plants across the entire watershed. These facilities have the capability to produce up to 470 megawatts of power in total\, and hydroelectric power production offers many benefits to the power industry. However\, dams also present significant dangers to river health: they impede the movement of fish and damage the natural landscape in numerous ways. Join Andrew Fisk\, Northeast Regional Director for American Rivers\, for a lively presentation on the development of hydroelectric dams in the Connecticut River watershed\, the technology behind them\, and their consequences\, both good and bad\, for our state. Light refreshments will be provided. \n  \nAndrew Fisk has worked in conservation across New England for over 25 years\, serving in roles across Maine and Connecticut state government\, and holding the position of Executive Director of the Connecticut River Conservancy for over 11 years. He is energized by working with local communities to find environmental problems and fix them so that everyone can be sustained by the benefits of nature. \nThe Connecticut River Museum may record this event\, including all questions\, comments\, etc. by the audience. By participating\, you agree to allow the recording to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. Please consider a donation to support CRM. If you have already donated\, thank you for your support. \n \n  \n\nSave the Date! \nOther Events Coming Up : \n\nJanuary 13\, 2024: Paul Costello presents Connecticut River Ferries: Past\, Present & Future\nJanuary 20\, 2024: River Tales: The Winter Bird \nFebruary 17\, 2024: River Tales: Steamboat School\nFebruary 9 – March 13\, 2024: Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest\nMarch 28\, 2024: Rebecca Todd presents From Source to Sea: The Work of the Connecticut River Conservancy\nApril 25\, 2024: Nancy Finlay presents Prisoners and Privateers: Joseph Webb and the American Revolution
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/andrew-fisk-presents-generating-challenges-hydropower-on-the-connecticut-river/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20240513T201931Z
CREATED:20240513T201931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T201931Z
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SUMMARY:CRM Cares Donation Drive
DESCRIPTION:May 15 – June 12 \n  \nMay is CRM CARES month!  This year we are supporting the Valley Shore Animal Welfare League.  Valley Shore Animal Welfare League (also known as ‘VSAWL’) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1972 by a group of women that saw an increasing need for animal-oriented programs along the shoreline of Connecticut. The League now owns and operates a no-kill shelter that serves as an adoption facility for dogs and cats. Visitors and group tours are welcomed and encouraged at the shelter.  \n  \nIf you would like to support VSAWL’s efforts\, consider stopping by the museum lobby to donate a needed item (see their wish list below!) \n  \nVSAWL 2024 WISHLIST: \n\nPaper towels\nLysol wipes\nStanding dustpan\nToilet Paper\nTrash Bags\nDish Soap\nLaundry Detergent Pods\nScrub Brushes\nOdoban cleaning solution\nBrooms\nPens\nDog and Cat toys\nThick leashes\nDog and cat treats\nOutdoor pens\nCanon Printer Ink\nLitter\, unused litter boxes\, and unused scoopers\nLarge dog harnesses and collars\nLarge Dog Beds\nPurina One Dog food Red Bag—Chicken or Lamb\nPurina One Puppy food red bag—Healthy Puppy\nPurina One Cat food teal bag—indoor advantage\nPurina One kitten food\nKitten Formula
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-cares-donation-drive/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T153000
DTSTAMP:20240418T182221Z
CREATED:20240418T181842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T182221Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Cruises
DESCRIPTION:Spend some quality time with Mom! \nOn this special day\, MOM IS HALF PRICE! \nOn these cruises you can share the nature and history of the lower Connecticut River and see the beautiful Spring Foliage with your family!\nLet Mom have a relaxing morning\, maybe breakfast in bed\, a light brunch\, then come aboard for an intimate cruise with family and friends. \nRIVERQUEST – 1 HOUR TRIP – 10:00am & 12:00pm\nMOM: $10 (when accompanied by a child or adult with a purchased spot)\nAdult: $20\nChild under 12: $15 \nONRUST – 90 MINUTE TRIP – 2:00pm\nMOM: $15 (when accompanied by a child or adult with a purchased spot)\nAdult: $30\nChild under 12: $20 \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/mothers-day-cruises/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cruises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T193000
DTSTAMP:20240326T145440Z
CREATED:20240326T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T145440Z
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SUMMARY:RiverQuest Spring Foliage Sunset Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Take a relaxing 2 hour cruise to enjoy the Spring Foliage and evening views on the lower Connecticut River. We will see the pastel hues of the spring foliage and the beauty of the river at daytime or twilight. See local wildlife and various points of interest along our journey. Bring your picnic basket and favorite beverage. \nAges 12+ \nNon-Members – $40 \nMuseum Members – $36 \n\nBook online now!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/riverquest-spring-foliage-sunset-cruise/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cruises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20240510T153353Z
CREATED:20240507T161729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T153353Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Burning of the Ships Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:May 11\, 2024 \n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n2024 Annual Burning of the Ships Commemoration \n\nEssex’s Annual Burning of the Ships Day commemorates one of the worst events in the town’s history- the fateful night in April\, 1814 when a company of Royal Marines landed at the foot of Main Street and proceeded to burn all of the ships moored and being built on the ways around town. \nThe highlight of the celebration is a parade of fife and drum corps down Main St.\, led by Essex’s own Sailing Masters of 1812. The parade will start at 2:00 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall and head down Main Street to the Connecticut River Museum. \nThe Connecticut River Museum will commemorate the event by offering a free educational program on the Museum green for all ages! Step back in time to the colonial period and try your hand at the trades that supported the shipbuilding industry along the River.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/2024-annual-burning-of-the-ships-commemoration/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T150000
DTSTAMP:20240411T202906Z
CREATED:20240403T141835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T202906Z
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SUMMARY:River Reflections | Cecily Dyer Presents Charting the Course: Exploring Artifacts of Navigation
DESCRIPTION:5/03/24\nRiver Reflections\nCecily Dyer Presents: Charting the Course: Exploring Artifacts of Navigation\n2:00 – 3:00 PM\nFREE with Museum admission. FREE for Members.   \n>>Purchase tickets in advance. Click here. \nJoin the Pequot Library’s Cecily Dyer for an educational talk highlighting artifacts on display in the Library’s Charting Your Course: Cutting-Edge Navigation and Seafaring exhibit. Cecily will provide an expert’s perspective on these centuries-old manuals\, maps and atlases\, drawing connections between Connecticut’s nautical past and the state’s current culture and economy. \nCecily Dyer is Special Collections Librarian at Pequot Library in Southport\, Connecticut\, where she oversees a distinctive collection of rare books and manuscripts focused on Americana and local history. She came to Pequot Library in 2022 from Brooklyn Public’s Library Center for Brooklyn History (previously Brooklyn Historical Society)\, where she was the Special Collections and Outreach Librarian. \n  \n\nThe Connecticut River Museum may record this event\, including all questions\, comments\, etc. by the audience. By participating\, you agree to allow the recording to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. Please consider a donation to support the Museum. If you have already donated\, thank you for your support.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/river-reflections-may2024/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T190000
DTSTAMP:20240410T210154Z
CREATED:20231212T154147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T210154Z
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SUMMARY:Nancy Finlay presents Prisoners and Privateers: Joseph Webb and the American Revolution 
DESCRIPTION:Live from the Boathouse!\nNancy Finlay presents Prisoners and Privateers: Joseph Webb and the American Revolution\n6:00 – 7:00 pm\nMembers: FREE (please use the ticket reservation link to reserve your spot)\nNon-Members: $5.00 \n>> Reserve your ticket \n \nWho is Joseph Webb? You may know him as the host at his Wethersfield home of the conference between George Washington and the French military commander Rochambeau in 1781 during the American Revolutionary War. However\, his role in the American Revolution was far more active than is commonly recognized. From facilitating prisoner exchanges to outfitting privateers that preyed on British shipping in Long Island Sound\, Webb was actively engaged in the war effort. Join author and curator Nancy Finlay for a deep dive into Connecticut River history and discover the role of privateers in the forging of an American identity. Light refreshments will be provided. \nNancy Finlay has a B.A. from Smith College and an M.F.A. and Ph.D. from Princeton University. She has worked in the libraries at Princeton and Harvard and at the New York Public Library\, and from 1998 to 2015 she was Curator of Graphics at the Connecticut Historical Society. Since 2015\, she has worked on projects for the Hartford Public Library\, Mystic Seaport\, and the Noah Webster House. Her research on Joseph Webb was funded by the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum in 2019. \nThe Connecticut River Museum may record this event\, including all questions\, comments\, etc. by the audience. By participating\, you agree to allow the recording to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. Please consider a donation to support CRM. If you have already donated\, thank you for your support. \n\nSave the Date! \nOther April/May Events Coming Up : \n\n\nApril 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Homeschool Program: INVADERS! Invasive Species\n\n\nApril 20 @ 8:00 am – April 28 @ 5:00 pm RiverQuest Osprey/Eagle Cruise\n\n\nApril 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Earth Day Cruise\n\n\nMay 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm RiverQuest Spring Foliage Sunset Cruise\n\n\nMay 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm River Reflections | Cecily Dyer Presents Charting the Course: Exploring Artifacts of Navigation\n\nMay 15\, 2024: Andrew Fisk presents Generating Challenges: Hydropower on the Connecticut River
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/nancy-finlay-presents-prisoners-and-privateers-joseph-webb-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Cruise
DESCRIPTION:RiverQuest River Cruise\nEarth Day Cruise\nSaturday\, April 20\n3:00 to 4:30pm \n  \n$20: Members \n$25: Non-members \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE\nA special 90-minute cruise in celebration of Earth Day \nJoin us on a special cruise featuring former Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection fisheries biologist\, Steve Gephard. For 46 years\, Steve worked tirelessly to restore a viable population of Atlantic salmon in the Connecticut River. Now\, he educates children in schools about the role fish play in the ecosystem and works with European governments to conserve salmon populations in the North Atlantic. \nThis cruise will be a deep dive into the fascinating world beneath the surface of the Connecticut River\, with a focus on the fish that call it home and the role they play in the ecosystem. Steve’s extensive knowledge of the River and experience working with environmental organizations will make for an exciting and enriching experience on the water\, and a prime opportunity to reflect on our relationship with the Earth. \n  \nImage Credit: Cloe Poisson
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/earth-day-cruise/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cruises
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SUMMARY:RiverQuest Osprey/Eagle Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 20\nSunday\, April 21\nWednesday\, April 24\nSaturday\, April 27\nSunday\, April 28 \nRiverQuest departs from the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water\, as well as the museum and special Exhibits. \nExperience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year. With fewer vessels on the water\, and the trees and wildlife starting to show their spring colors\, it is different than any other time of the year. \nPass by bald eagle nesting territories\, where there should be eagles nearby. Most of the osprey have returned from their wintering grounds and will either be nesting or very busy with their “nestorations”! Nests are in trees along the river and on the navigation day markers. We tell you about the local wildlife and some interesting details that we see along the way! \nNaturalists on board narrate and make sure you don’t miss a thing! We depart from the Steamboat dock at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. \n(Due to the length of this cruise no children under 10) \nBOOK ONLINE
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/riverquest-osprey-eagle-cruise/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cruises
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