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SUMMARY:Gary Mower: The History of Outboard Motors and Outboard Motor Racing 1900-1940
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 30\, 2022\n6:00 pm\nVirtual Event\n$5.00 for CRM Members\n$10.00 for Non-Members \nGary Mower\nThe History of Outboard Motors and Outboard Motor Racing 1900-1940 \nCome and see Speed: Hydroplane Racing on the Connecticut River on exhibit through October. Some of the engines that Gary speaks about are on display. \nGary Mower is a retired Mechanical Engineer with experience in aerospace\, automotive\, and consumer products. A graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering\, he has a lifelong interest in antique marine\, automotive\, and mechanical hobbies. \nA prolific collector\, Mower owns sixty antique outboard motors dating from 1911-1940. He has rebuilt and run antique outboard motors at various Northeast meets and was recognized as an antique outboard motor collector in the July 2021 issue of Soundings Magazine. Mower has been an active member of Antique Outboard Motor Club since 1975. He also works as Advisor to the Mystic Seaport for their annual Antique Marine Engine Exposition for the last 30 years. \nMower also rebuilt a 1925 Model T Ford Coupe and is a member of the Model T Ford Club of America. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n  \nPhoto Courtesy of Gary Mower
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/gary-mower-the-history-of-outboard-motors-and-outboard-motor-racing-1900-1940/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: June 28 - Johnson Girls
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails: June 28 – Johnson Girls\nTuesday\, June 28\, 2021\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! Seating on board the Onrust is limited for this one-of-a-kind event. \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. \nThe Johnson Girls \nJohnson Girls have been a force on the folk and maritime music scene for over two decades as the leading all-woman\, a cappella maritime group in the world. Believing that sea chanteys and songs of the sea were the first real “World Music”\, Joy Bennett\, Alison Kelley\, Bonnie Milner\, and Deirdre Murtha each bring a special influence to the group. Whether performing at packed international folk festivals\, intimate venues\, workshops\, or presenting school or library programs\, The Johnson Girls remain true to their mission of keeping chantey singing and its history alive\, bringing women’s voices to the fore\, and encouraging everyone to join in the revelry. Widely acclaimed for their powerhouse performances of rousing work songs\, sensitive renderings of haunting ballads and laments\, and hair-raising harmonies\, they sweep their audiences along in a tidal fervor. “The Johnson Girls\, chantey singers from America\, took the place by storm…  Those who thought a chantey singer had to be male\, bearded\, and with a beer gut\, needed to think again.”  – Cornwall Guardian (UK) \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. \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\, of 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. \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. \nThe Johnson Girls have 4 CDs including the most recent “On Deck & Below”\, “The Johnson Girls”\, “On the Rocks”\, and “Fire Down Below” have 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. \n  \n\n \n  \nBand image: Courtesy of The Johnson Girls\nOnrust Deck: J Raunikar – CT River Museum
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/shanties-sails-june-28-johnson-girls/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T193000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Jazzy Juneteenth River Cruise
DESCRIPTION:THIS CRUISE IS SOLD OUT! \nSaturday\, June 25\n5:30 – 7:30 pm\n$70 Members\n$75 Non-Members \nCome along for a Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the RiverQuest. Price includes food and one complementary drink. Vocals by  Michael Dunham. Food by Berkins on Main and Brown Butter. \nCash Bar\nLive Music\nComfortably Festive Attire \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/jazzy-juneteenth-river-cruise/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: June 21 - Skylark
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails\nSkylark\nTuesday\, June 21\, 2022\n5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE\n7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! \nThank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! \nShanties & Sails is back! Come down and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 You want to be on deck to 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! Seating on board the Onrust is limited for this one-of-a-kind event.  \nPURCHASE TICKETS  \nOr\, click the pink BOOK NOW button on your screen to reserve your seat. \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\nSkylark\nA folk trio with Anayis Wright (they/them) Yves Corbiere (she/her) and Kate McCann (she/her) playing a variety of traditional music ranging from old-time tunes\, English and Irish ballads\, and jazz \nTHE BAND\nAnayis (A.J.) Wright they/them \nAnayis (AH-nah-ees) “A.J.” Wright is a distinctive voice in traditional folk who captivates audiences and scholars alike with their connection to maritime music\, English folk\, and shape note. A.J. has played English concertina for seventeen years\, cello for twenty\, and incorporated ukulele\, mountain dulcimer\, whistle\, and more into the rotation over the years. \nKate McCann she/her\nKate McCann is a folk singer and banjo player who grew up in coastal Connecticut and now resides in Belfast\, Maine. Having studied a variety of musical traditions as well as classical voice\, her playing incorporates a variety of influences ranging from old time\, sea chanties\, Irish music\, and psychedelia. \nYves Corbiere she/her\nA classically trained violinist\, Yves has studied with traditional musicians from around the world to create her unique sound and bowing style. Formerly a member of the Appalachian band Firecreek\, Yves is thrilled to be playing with the exceptional musicians of Skylark\, performing the Maritime and New England music of her childhood. \n  \n \nPhotos:\nBand Image: courtesy of Skylark\nOnrust: CT River Museum
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/shanties-sails-june-21-skylark/
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SUMMARY:Ralph T. Wood\, PhD - 2022 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 14\, 2022\nVIRTUAL\n6:00 pm\n$5.00 for CRM Members\n$10.00 for Non-Members \n“Things You Might Not Know about Connecticut’s New National Estuarine Research Reserve”\nby: Ralph T. Wood\, PhD \nSome facts and figures about Connecticut’s National Estuarine Research Reserve and its promise. \nJoin us for a brief history\, with some little-known facts and figures\, of the extensive effort\, by teams from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, the University of Connecticut\, the Connecticut Audubon Society\, and the Connecticut Sea Grant\, that recently succeeded in the designation of a NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve in southeastern Connecticut. \nWith a career in industrial R&D and in business consulting\, Ralph is a volunteer to several non-profits and an environmentalist\, business owner\, teacher/mentor and bicyclist. He is chairman emeritus of the Connecticut Audubon Society\, a board member of its Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme\, a Board member of the Mentoring Corps for Community Development\, and a member of the steering teams for the site selection and designation of Connecticut’s National Estuarine Research Reserve\, which includes 52\,000 acres of the Connecticut and Thames Rivers Estuaries and southeastern portions of Long Island Sound. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n  \nPhotos Courtesy of Ralph T. Wood \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/ralph-t-wood-phd-2022-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T180000
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Sea Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 10. 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nSaturday\, June 11. 10:00 am – 10:00 pm\nSunday\, June 12. 9:30 am – 6:00 pm\nTown of Essex\, CT \nAn event from The Maritime Music and Tradition Society \nMusical Performances\nHistorical Demonstrations\nA Symposium on the Music of the Sea \nFeaturing performers from around New England and across the country\, the festival includes a family stage\, demonstrations of traditional sailors’ arts and skills\, and a beautiful historical setting by the River side. \nVenues across the town of Essex. Connecticut River Museum\, The Griswold Inn\, Essex Town Green\, and others! \nThe Connecticut Sea Music Festival is an event held by the Maritime Music & Tradition Society to enact its mission of preserving and encouraging maritime and traditional music through education\, research\, performance\, and community. Through the festival we aim to share and teach stories\, roots\, and culture behind the wonderful and expansive world of maritime music\, from deepwater sailing to inland waterways.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/connecticut-sea-music-festival/
LOCATION:Town of Essex\, essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T150000
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SUMMARY:National Trails Day Hike at Turtle Creek Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 4\, 2022\n3:00 pm \nRSVP Required \nPlease join our education department for a 1-mile loop hike at the Turtle Creek Preserve in honor of National Trails Day at 3:00 pm on June 4th. We will have a casual conversation about how humans have impacted the Connecticut River and Connecticut River Valley. This is a great FREE family event for all ages. \nFriendly\, leashed dogs welcome. Heavy rain cancels. \nVisit National Trails Day or email tchristopher@ctrivermuseum.org to reserve your spot! For more information on the trail visit Turtle Creek Preserve: Turtle Creek Preserve \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections: \nPlease park in the lot near Watrous Point Road and Laurel Way. Google Maps search of “Turtle Creak Preserve Old Saybrook\, CT” shows this parking lot. Text 203-600-5044 if you need assistance finding the group or parking lot. We leave promptly at 9:00am. \nImportant Note: \nThere are NO BATHROOMS at the preserve. Plan accordingly. \nClick Here for: Trail Map – Turtle Creek
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/national-trails-day-hike-at-turtle-creek-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:RiverFare 2022
DESCRIPTION:Online Ticket Sales Have Closed. Walk-Ins Welcome! \nThursday\, June 2\, 2022 \nKickoff summer at Connecticut River Museum’s annual RiverFare gourmet food and drink tasting event on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. Local caterers and restaurants provide delicious samples of their culinary talents for patrons\, as well as tastings from breweries and wineries of the River Valley. \nBe sure to take part in our silent auction which offers all sorts of great items and experiences. \nFull cash bar. All proceeds benefit the Connecticut River Museum. \n$75 Individual Ticket\n$150 Patron Ticket\n$500 Sponsor Ticket\n$80 At the Door \nRESERVE YOUR TICKET HERE \nParticipating Caterers and Restaurants: \nAni’s Table\nBlack Jax/Rabbit on the Run Food Truck\nCarlson’s Landing\nCatering by Selene\nFromage\nGourmet Galley\nLos Charos\nMarker 37\nPrivateers’ Pizza\nThe Griswold Inn \nPresenting Sponsors:\nIvory Wealth Management\nTower Laboratories LTD and Ivoryton Playhouse \nAdditional Sponsors:\nAtlantic Wealth Advisors\nBecker’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry of Old Saybrook\nBogaert Construction\nEssex Savings Bank/Essex Financial Services \nSapia Builders Corp\nCenterbrook Architects and Planners\nMasonicare at Chester Village\nMiddlesex Health\nSound Rigging Services\, Inc. \nReynolds’ Garage & Marine \nStillman & Associates\nDreamscapes Design Group\nblp Enterprises\nPages\, Inc\nC Sherman Johnson Co.\, Inc.\nCCA Services \nMedia Sponsor:\nShore Publishing\, Inc. \nIn-Kind Sponsors:\nConnecticut Rental Center \nPreview RiverFare Auction Items \n \nPrivate Cruise on the Onrust \nSpend an afternoon to remember on the beautiful Onrust\, \nsailing the Connecticut River! \n30 guests total\, Valid till September 2022\nValue $950\nDonated by Connecticut River Museum \n \nCRM Boat Mooring for Summer 2023 \nA mooring float for Summer 2022\, right offshore from the Connecticut River Museum.\nEnjoy exclusive use of one of the Museum’s mooring floats. \nGood June 2023 through October 2023\nValue $2\,100\nDonated by Connecticut River Museum \n \nEnjoy Foxwoods Resort & Casino \nEnjoy an overnight stay at Foxwoods Resort & Casino\, a $150 dining credit\, and 2 Go Cart Racer tickets. \nValue $450\nDonated by Foxwoods Resort & Casino \n \nSail Away \nNewly refurbished 1970s Sunfish with “Homemade” Trailer. \nValue $2\,500\nDonated by C. Sherman Johnson Co. \n \nPractice your Backswing \n4 hours in a golf simulator bay at Essex Indoor Golf Center \nValue $180\nDonated by Essex Indoor Golf Center \n \nDinner overlooking the River \nPrivate 4 course tasting menu for 4 guests on a private deck overlooking the Connecticut River. Included wine pairing. \nValue $1\,000\nDonated by Carlson’s Landing \n \nWeber Q300 Grill \nThis portable grill will be great for tailgating at the game or grilling on your back porch. \nValue $500\nDonated by Essex Hardware
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/riverfare-2022/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraisers
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: May 31 - Craig Edwards
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails\nCraig Edwards\nTuesday\, May 31\, 2022\n5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE\n7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performer! \nThank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! \nShanties & Sails is back! Come down and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 You want to be on deck to 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! Seating on board the Onrust is limited for this one-of-a-kind event.  \nPURCHASE TICKETS  \nOr\, click the pink BOOK NOW button on your screen to reserve your seat. \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. \nCraig Edwards\nCraig Edwards plays a broad range of American roots music: traditional fiddle styles including Appalachian old-time\, blues\, bluegrass\, Cajun\, Cape Breton\, Irish\, and Swing\, old-time 5 string banjo\, flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar covering Delta and Piedmont blues\, honky-tonk\, rockabilly\, and swing\, Cajun and Zydeco accordion\, and solo and group singing. Alone or with other musicians\, he plays with the drive and conviction that characterize these musical traditions. \nAfter graduating\, he formed a series of bands playing Old-time\, Irish\, Cajun\, Zydeco\, blues and other roots styles. He worked as a staff musician at Mystic Seaport for many years and served as director of the Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival\, incorporating maritime music from African-American\, Afro-Caribbean\, Native Alaskan\, and many other cultures into the festival during his tenure there. Craig now performs solo and with several groups playing a variety of genres\, teaches Traditional Fiddle Styles at Wesleyan University\, and designs music installations for historic music exhibits at museums. He was named a Connecticut Master Teaching Artist by the Connecticut Commission on the Arts\, and has won numerous fiddle and banjo contests. \nCraig has performed throughout the U.S.\, Canada\, and Europe at festivals\, concerts\, and other venues. He plays\, records\, and tours with several bands in addition to performing solo and teaching. \n  \n\n \n  \nPhotos:\nCourtesy of Craig Edwards\nOnrust Deck\, by: J Raunikar – CT River Museum
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/shanties-sails-may-31-craig-edwards/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T173000
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SUMMARY:Shanties & Sails: May 24 - Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle
DESCRIPTION:Shanties & Sails\nRick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle\nTuesday\, May 24\, 2022\n5:30-6:30 Shanties:  FREE\n7:00-8:00 Onrust:  $25. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers! \nThank You to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! \nShanties & Sails is back! Come down and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 You want to be on deck to 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! Seating on board the Onrust is limited for this one-of-a-kind event.  \nPURCHASE TICKETS  \nOr\, click the pink BOOK NOW button on your screen to reserve your seat. \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. \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. \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 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. \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 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  \n\n \n  \nPhotos:\nRick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle\, by: David Zeleznik Photography\nOnrust Deck\, by: J Raunikar – CT River Museum
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/shanties-sails-may-24-rick-spencer-and-dawn-indermuehle/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T190000
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SUMMARY:Lucianne Lavin - 2022 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 17\, 2022\nVIRTUAL\n6:00 pm\n$5.00 for CRM Members\n$10.00 for Non-Members \n  \nLucianne Lavin\, Director of Research and Collections Emeritus\,\nThe Institute for American Indian Studies\n \nDutch-Native American Relationships in Eastern New Netherland (That’s Connecticut\, Folks!) \nExamine the significant impact of Dutch traders and settlers on the history of the colony and state of Connecticut\, and their relationships with its Indigenous peoples. \nWhat is now the state of Connecticut was once part of the 17th century Dutch Empire. New Netherland extended from Cape Cod west to Delaware Bay from 1614 to 1650. At that time\, the Dutch gave up much of their claim to Connecticut to the English at the Treaty of Hartford\, but retained control of its southwestern portion. Dutch families continued to live in other parts of Connecticut as well. \nConnecticut’s first documented European explorers AND settlers were the Dutch. The aim of this presentation is to introduce the audience to their significant impacts on our history\, including the continuing strong Dutch presence in western Connecticut\, Dutch relationships with local Indigenous communities\, and the noteworthy\, often long-term effects of those relationships on our state and regional histories. The Dutch deserve a more prominent position in future Connecticut history books and museum exhibits. Dutch-American history and Dutch contributions to American culture should be mandated topics in Connecticut’s school curriculum. \nLucianne Lavin is Director of Research and Collections at the Institute for American Indian Studies\, a research museum and educational center in Washington\, CT. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in anthropology from New York University. Lavin is an archaeologist who has over 30 years of research and field experience in Northeastern archaeology and anthropology\, including teaching\, museum exhibits and curatorial work\, cultural resource management\, editorial work\, and public relations. \nDr. Lavin has written over 100 professional publications and technical reports on the archaeology and ethnohistory of the Northeast. She was awarded the Russell award by the Archaeological Society of Connecticut and elected Fellow of the New York State Archaeological Association for exemplary archaeology work in their respective states. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n  \nPhoto Courtesy of Lucianne Lavin
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/lucianne-lavin-2022-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T150000
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SUMMARY:Burning of the Ships Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Burning of the Ships Commemoration\nSaturday\, May 14\, 2022 at 2:00 PM\nConnecticut River Museum\, Essex\, CT \nAdmission to the Museum is free for the Burning of the Ships visitors. \nThe Burning of the Ships Commemoration is a free public celebration held in Essex\, Connecticut on the second Saturday in May. The Sailing Masters of 1812 hold the commemorative event to mark the British raid on Essex ships and shipyard on April 8\, 1814 during the War of 1812. \nBackground information: \nIn 1968\, on a damp and chilly spring day\, the Sailing Masters of 1812 held its first “Burning of the Ships Commemoration.” The group’s charter members were very well aware of the historical importance of the April 8\, 1814 burning of the ships in Essex\, the largest naval loss that the United States had until Pearl Harbor. The Sailing Masters continued an oral tradition started by Austin Lay who witnessed the raid and told the story to school children until his death\, at the age of 93\, in 1891. The Sailing Masters have become the keepers of this small part of US history\, and annually mark this historic event with a parade and concert at the location of the British raid. \nThe purpose of the Sailing Masters of 1812 is to perpetuate the art and performance of ancient fifing and drumming and to commemorate the role of Essex\, Connecticut in the War of 1812\, and is a nonprofit organized for historical and educational purposes. The Corps has adopted the uniform of a US Naval Sailing Master\, a warrant officer ranked between midshipmen and lieutenant. The Corps perform on wooden fifes and rope tension snare and bass drums\, and its repertoire includes period tunes and music from the fife and drum tradition. These include nautical and military tunes such as “Roving Sailor\,” Sailor’s Hornpipe\, “1812\,” “Hulls Victory\,” and “Unites States March;” and historic tunes such as “Yankee Doodle\,” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” \nImage credit:  Sailing Masters of 1812
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/burning-of-the-ships-day-2022/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T170000
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SUMMARY:The Moon\, Stars\, and Tides: A sailor’s guide to the universe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 14\, 2022\n4:00 – 8:00 pm \nJonathan Craig & Brenda Milkofsky at the Connecticut River Museum\, with a cruise aboard the Onrust. \nThe Moon\, Stars\, and Tides: A sailor’s guide to the universe \nBrenda Milkofsky\, retired director and curator of the Connecticut River Museum will lead off our adventure at 4:00 pm with a behind the scenes view of some of the museum’s historic navigation equipment collection. She’ll offer a brief history of ship building along the Connecticut River before we head to the museum\, itself\, for a look at their permanent exhibits. At 6:00 pm\, we then join educator and conservationist Jonathan Craig\, the Onrust ship captain and crew who will serve as our guides for an evening sail aboard this 45-foot replica of Adriaen Block’s sailing vessel\, the original built in New York in 1614\, for exploration of New England’s coastline.We will learn how navigation and knowledge of the sea were often a matter of experience and feel (dead reckoning) rather than a precise science; the Pilgrims\, for instance\, expected to land in Virginia. We will enjoy the company of experienced sailors who will share their expertise in reading the stars\, following the tides and currents\, and harnessing the wind. Examples of old navigation instruments as well as modern iPad apps and GPS will be demonstrated during this two-hour cruise. \nTo Register\, Click Here
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/the-moon-stars-and-tides-a-sailors-guide-to-the-universe/
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T163000
DTSTAMP:20220422T175242Z
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SUMMARY:Onrust Mother's Day River Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 8\, 2022\n3:00 – 4:30 pm \n  \nAboard Onrust at Connecticut River Museum Docks\nMother’s Day River Cruise  \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n$20 RiverQuest Child under 12\n$15 RiverQuest Mom\n$30 RiverQuest Adult\nPrices for Sunday\, May 8th 2022 3:00 pm cruise only  \nQuality time with Mom! On this special day\, MOM IS HALF PRICE! \nNOTE: For half price\, a Mom must be accompanied with at least one child or adult of any age with a purchased spot. \nLearn about the nature and history of the lower Connecticut River; see the beautiful Spring Foliage on this 90 minute cruise. \nCome aboard for a cruise with family and friends.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/onrust-mothers-day-river-cruise/
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:20220508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T193000
DTSTAMP:20220628T205958Z
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SUMMARY:Onrust and RiverQuest Cruises 2022
DESCRIPTION:Two Ways to Cruise the Connecticut River\nSail on the Onrust or Cruise on the RiverQuest \nRESERVE YOUR CRUISE HERE! \nThe Onrust\, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614\, is available for public cruises and private charters through September 25. \nBuilt 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. \nTravel aboard the RiverQuest\, a 64’ eco-tour boat\, on the scenic lower Connecticut River\, an area labeled by The Nature Conservancy as “One of the Last Great Places in the Northern Hemisphere”. On both vessels\, guests experience the River’s ecology\, rich history\, and wildlife; including osprey\, eagles and more.  Enjoy each season’s beauty as we cruise Spring through Fall. \nRiver cruises are offered Thursdays through Sunday. RiverQuest cruises on select Wednesdays too!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/onrust-river-cruises-2022/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T133000
DTSTAMP:20220422T175157Z
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SUMMARY:RiverQuest Mother's Day River Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 8\, 2022\n12:00 – 1:30 pm \n  \nAboard RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum Docks\nMother’s Day River Cruise  \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n$20 RiverQuest Child under 12\n$15 RiverQuest Mom\n$30 RiverQuest Adult\nPrices for Sunday\, May 8th 2022 12:00 pm cruise only  \nQuality time with Mom! On this special day\, MOM IS HALF PRICE! \nNOTE: For half price\, a Mom must be accompanied with at least one child or adult of any age with a purchased spot. \nLearn about the nature and history of the lower Connecticut River; see the beautiful Spring Foliage on this 90 minute cruise. \nCome aboard for a cruise with family and friends.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/mothers-day-river-cruise-celebration/
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:20220506T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T130000
DTSTAMP:20220505T154130Z
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SUMMARY:RiverQuest - Support the Valley Shore Animal Welfare League
DESCRIPTION:Date Change Due to High Winds! Now Friday\, May 6 at 11:30. \nFriday\, April 29\n11:30 am\n90 minute tour\n$30 per person OR bring dog or cat food items and pay $20 per person \nBook Now! \nOn April 29th\, join us as we support the Valley Shore Animal Welfare League!   Enjoy a discounted rate with a donation of cat and/or dog supplies and food. \nThis 90 minute tour will be $30/pp or if you bring dog or cat food items your booking is $20/pp. \nCome with us on the lower Connecticut River and experience an area that has been labeled by The Nature Conservancy as “One of the Last Great Places”. Search for birds and wildlife. Learn the history and geology of the area\, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Connecticut River.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/riverquest-community-support-special-april-29/
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T193000
DTSTAMP:20220330T185751Z
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SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo River Cruise Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 5\, 2022\n5:30 – 7:30 pm \nRiver Cruise Celebration \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nAboard RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum Docks \n$65 per person – includes dinner and one drink. \n\nCatering by Ani’s Table \nTaco Empanadas * Mason Jar Mexican Salad \nDipping Kit * Churros \nMargaritas * Spring Sangria * Corona * Jarrito’s Sugar Cane Soda
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/cinco-de-mayo-river-cruise-celebration/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T150000
DTSTAMP:20220429T151742Z
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SUMMARY:Fast Women: The Pioneering Women Racers Who Beat Men At Their Own Game - Spring Boat Show Lecture by: Amy Trout\, Curator of the CT River Museum
DESCRIPTION:Lecture:\nFriday\, April 29 at 2:00 pm \nBoat Show Hours:\nFriday\, April 29\, 1:00 – 6:00 pm\nSaturday\, April 30\, 10:00 – 5:00 pm\nSunday\, May 1\, 10:00 – 5:00 pm \nAmy Trout\, Curator\, Connecticut River Museum\nFast Women: The Pioneering Women Racers Who Beat Men At Their Own Game  \nAn illustrated talk about the women hydroplane racers from the 1920s and 30s. \nAmy Trout recounts stories of the fearless women racers who raced alongside the men in the early 1900s on the Connecticut River. Hydroplane racing was an exciting new sport in the 1920s and 30s. The women who competed in these races were pioneers in the sport and represented an era of that loved all things new and novel. These sports-minded women were fierce competitors who faced challenges that women in sports still face today. \nAmy Trout has been active in Connecticut Museums for over 30 years. She has been the Curator at CRM since 2009. \n2022 Connecticut Spring Boat Show℠ \nThe 6th Connecticut Spring Boat Show takes place April 29-30\, May 1\, 2022 at Safe Harbor Essex Island\, located in Essex\, CT. Visitors enjoy seeing a wide range of new and brokerage\, power and sail models ranging from 20ft to larger than 65ft from leading boat brands. In addition to boats on the docks\, the show will have yacht brokers\, gear\, artists\, accessories\, and service companies exhibiting on the lawn.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/fast-women-the-pioneering-women-racers-who-beat-men-at-their-own-game-spring-boat-show-lecture-by-amy-trout-curator-of-the-ct-river-museum/
LOCATION:Essex Island Marina
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T120000
DTSTAMP:20220222T194321Z
CREATED:20220222T194321Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum
DESCRIPTION:April 25\, 2022\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \nThe Connecticut River Museum is launching a Sensory Friendly Hours program to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month. \nWe are committed to deepening our impact within the community. On three Mondays in 2022\, days we are not open to the general public\, our galleries will open from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm; visitor numbers will be limited to ensure a calm environment. \nExhibits with loud noises and/or bright lights will be modified to allow people with a range of differing abilities to experience all the Museum has to offer. A designated quiet room will be set up for the duration of the event to allow visitors to decompress\, take a break\, and experience the Museum at their own pace. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \nThe Connecticut River Museum is committed to ensuring our programming is accessible to all people. Preview guides and materials for families to read together before visiting are available on our website. To reserve your spot please click here. For more information\, please email Allison Insall\, Director of Public Programs\, at ainsall@ctrivermuseum.org. \nSensory Friendly Hours: \nMonday\, April 25\, 2022\nMonday\, July 25\, 2022\nMonday\, November 28\, 2022 \nClick below for downloadable materials: \nSocial Narrative\nVisual Checklist\nMuseum Map \n  \nImage courtesy of: canva
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-connecticut-river-museum/
CATEGORIES:Events,Homeschool Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20220414T182404Z
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SUMMARY:Osprey/Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 23rd 2022\n12:30 pm \nPassenger (Ages 10+): $45 \n2 Hour Cruise \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \nRiverQuest departs from her new home berth at the Connecticut River Museum for early Spring cruises! Individual ticket holders not only get to enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water\, but also the entire museum and our special Exhibits. \nSpring is in the air! Come and experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year. It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are few vessels on the water\, and the trees and wildlife are starting to show us their Spring colors. \nOn our leisurely journey\, we pass by Bald Eagle nesting territories\, where there should be eagles nearby. Most of our Ospreys have returned from their wintering grounds and will either be nesting or very busy with their “nestorations”! Nests will be in trees along the river and on the navigation day markers. We’ll tell you all about the local wildlife we will see along with lots of other interesting stuff! Enjoy our beautiful river! \nNaturalists on board narrate and make sure you don’t miss a thing! We depart from Steamboat dock at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. \nCancellation Notes:\nCustomers will receive a full refund or credit with notice at least 48 hours before departure time. Cancellations must be done by email (crm@ctrivermuseum.org) or by phone 860-767-8269. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to inquire about a credit for re-booking. No-shows will be charged the full price. \nPhoto Courtesy: Chris Graham Photography
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/osprey-eagle-cruises-on-riverquest/
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:20220421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T210000
DTSTAMP:20220407T181934Z
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SUMMARY:Rives Potts at the Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 21\, 2022\nOld Lyme Country Club\n40 McCurdy Road\, Old Lyme\n5:30 p.m. \n$100 per person\nPlease reserve your seat no later than April 14 \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nA. Rives Potts Speaker for Curatorial Fund Dinner \nLegendary yachtsman and long-time CRM member\, A. Rives Potts\, shares stories of his experiences as a transatlantic yachtsman and a competitive racer with Dennis Conner’s crew during America’s Cup. \nPotts completed several Trans-Atlantic races in his storied career. In 1979\, Potts joined sailing-legend Dennis Conner’s crew and trained relentlessly for the America’s Cup. They won 49 out of 51 trial races and went on the win the world’s most coveted yachting trophy in 1980. This former Commodore of the New York Yacht Club sailed in four other America’s Cup campaigns and more than twenty Bermuda Races. He was sailing with Ted Turner when they won the harrowing Fastnet Race in 1979; fifteen sailors died and seventy-five yachts capsized. \nToday A. Rives Potts is the President of Safe Harbor Marinas and former president and operations chief for Brewer’s Yacht Yards\, Westbrook\, CT \nThe selection of this year’s speaker was inspired by the recent purchase of a spirited painting by Antonio Jacobson of a Trans-Atlantic Race between Caldwell Colt’s schooner yacht\, Dauntless and Coronet in 1878. \nBrenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund\nOrganized in 2009 to recognize the work of our Founding Director\, The Brenda Milkofsky Curatorial Fund is a restricted fund of the Connecticut River Museum designated for the acquisition and conservation of the historical artifacts and records of the Connecticut River. \nCurrent Committee Members:\nChair Victoria T. Winterer\, Herbert T. Clark\, Melody Tierney\, Lisa LeMonte\, Tom Wilcox\, Barbara Smith\, and Brenda Milkofsky\nEx Officio:\nCurator Amy Trout  \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nImage Courtesy of: CT Spring Boat Show
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/brenda-milkofsky-curatorial-fund-dinner/
LOCATION:Old Lyme Country Club\, 40 McCurdy Road\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T190000
DTSTAMP:20220329T222006Z
CREATED:20211229T193413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T222006Z
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SUMMARY:Amy Trout - 2022 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 19\, 2022\nNow In Person Event\n6:00 pm\nFree \n  \nAmy Trout\, Curator\, Connecticut River Museum\nFast Women: The Pioneering Women Racers Who Beat Men At Their Own Game  \nAn illustrated talk about the women hydroplane racers from the 1920s and 30s. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nAmy Trout recounts stories of the fearless women racers who raced alongside the men in the early 1900s on the Connecticut River. Hydroplane racing was an exciting new sport in the 1920s and 30s. The women who competed in these races were pioneers in the sport and represented an era of that loved all things new and novel. These sports-minded women were fierce competitors who faced challenges that women in sports still face today. \nAmy Trout has been active in Connecticut Museums for over 30 years. She has been the Curator at CRM since 2009. \nPhoto Courtesy of Connecticut River Museum
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/amy-trout-2022-crm-talks/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T190000
DTSTAMP:20220110T162523Z
CREATED:20211230T152842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T162523Z
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SUMMARY:Richard Friswell - 2022 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 12\, 2022\nVIRTUAL Event\n6:00 pm\nFree \n  \nRichard Friswell\, Visiting Scholar Wesleyan University\, Middletown\, CT\nMerchants of Deceit: Opium\, American Fortune & the China Trade\nA work of historical fiction profiling Middletown’s Samuel Russell and his role in the Chinese opium trade\n \nRESERVE YOUR VIRTUAL SEAT \nRichard Friswell is a Visiting Scholar at Wesleyan University\, Middletown\, CT\, where he directs the Institute for Lifelong Learning\, their adult education program. This is his third book dealing with topics of cultural history through the imagined eye of a cultural historian and storyteller. His last book\, Hudson River Chronicles: In Search of the Splendid & Sublime on America’s ‘First’ River (2019)\, highlights the life and times of 19th c. Hudson River School painter\, Thomas Cole. It is set in the Catskills and relates his love of the Hudson and its surrounding mountains. \nHe speaks and lectures widely on topics related to the ‘Modern Era\,’ a time during the 18th and 19th century when Western civilization was experiencing rapid change in the face of the Industrial Revolution and widespread political upheaval. He lives and writes in Branford\, CT. \nThis event includes a PowerPoint presentation of key figures and locations included in the early 19th century opium trade\, highlighting Middletown’s Samuel Russell and his time in Canton China. Excerpts will be drawn from the text of the newly published historical fiction book by the same name\, highlighting a little-known chapter in U.S. history. \nPhoto Courtesy of Richard Friswell
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/richard-friswell-2022-lecture-series/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T170000
DTSTAMP:20220311T210353Z
CREATED:20220214T174930Z
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SUMMARY:Speed: Hydroplane Racing on the Connecticut River\, 1900-1940
DESCRIPTION:Coming This Spring! \nApril 8 – October 9 \nSpeed: Hydroplane Racing on the Connecticut River\, covers the era of speed racing on the Connecticut River during the first forty years of the Twentieth Century\, before America’s entry into World War II. \nTechnological innovation\, hydroplane design and manufacture\, women racers in a male-dominated sport\, and all of the people involved in this sport; sponsors\, designers\, and racers are showcased. \nThe exhibit includes photographs\, trophies\, memorabilia\, vintage outboard racing motors\, 1930s race newsreels\, and several vintage hydroplanes. A small child-sized interactive hydroplane for children\, and a selfie station ensure that you will have great memories of your visit. \nHydroplane racing embodied innovation\, speed\, and change. The Speed exhibit encapsulates an activity reflective of America during the early 20th century: innovation\, economic change\, thirst for modernity\, and expanding freedoms for women who could participate in male-dominated sports. \n  \nSponsored by: Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, Gowrie Group\, and West Marine BlueFutures Fund
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/speed-hydroplane-racing-on-the-connecticut-river-1900-1940/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T190000
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SUMMARY:Dick Shriver - 2022 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022\nVIRTUAL Event\n6:00 pm\nFree \n  \nRichard H. Shriver\, Publisher of Estuary Magazine\nThe Connecticut River … past\, present and future \nRESERVE YOUR VIRTUAL SEAT \n  \nThe Connecticut River … its long and peaceful past until the industrial revolution\, followed by years of abuse\, then partial recovery\, and a bright outlook today. \nDick Shriver uses PowerPoint slides to illustrate his presentation on the last 12\,000 years of the CT River to the present\, with special attention to abuse of the river during and following the industrial revolution.  He acknowledges those in government who established the present-day regulatory apparatus that has helped clean up the water in the river.  Finally\, he summarizes the good works currently underway for the long-term benefit of the environmental and ecological features of the river. \nDick Shriver has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering.  He has held executive positions in government and industry having been assistant secretary of the US Treasury Department and Senior Vice President\, Chase Manhattan Bank.  He has been professor of business finance & marketing at the International Management Institute\, Kiev\, Ukraine.   He is provost emeritus of the European College of Liberal Arts (now Bard College Berlin)\, and is currently head coach of girls’ varsity lacrosse at Old Saybrook High School. \nPhoto Courtesy of Dick Shriver
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/dick-shriver-2022-lecture-series/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T143000
DTSTAMP:20220310T155110Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises 2022
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\nMarch 2022 \nEach winter as the temperature dips below freezing\, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing and nesting. This March\, climb aboard RiverQuest\, an environmentally friendly vessel with heated cabin and ample deck space. An on-board naturalist provides narration while you get an up-close view of the River. Coffee and use of binoculars is included in ticket price as well as free admission to Connecticut River Museum galleries and the Eagles of Essex exhibit. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 4- March 27 \nBoat departures on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM \n$45 per person. Includes free admission to the Museum’s exhibits and galleries. \nAdvance ticket purchase strongly suggested. All departures subject to weather conditions. \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/winter-wildlife-eagle-cruises-2022/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T120000
DTSTAMP:20211220T173629Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Craft: Pine Cone Birdfeeder
DESCRIPTION:Kids’ Craft in the Museum Boathouse\nTuesday\, February 22\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFree; Please register so that we have enough supplies for all. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nPARENT/GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT \nCreate a beautiful and environmentally friendly Pine Cone Birdfeeder! \nJoin us at the River’s edge and get ready to get creative. All supplies and instruction are included. \nPre-registration is required. State of Connecticut safe distancing recommendations will be followed\, and we ask that all visitors wear masks or protective face covering while on our campus. \nPre-registration is required\, and space is limited to the first 15 to sign up\, so sign up now.  \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/kids-craft-pine-cone-birdfeeder/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T190000
DTSTAMP:20220110T162420Z
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SUMMARY:Josh Shanley - 2022 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 10\, 2022\nVIRTUAL Event\n6:00 pm\nFree \n  \nJosh Shanley\, MS\, MEd\, MBA\, EMT-P\nThe Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936 \n\nRESERVE YOUR VIRTUAL SEAT \nAuthor Josh Shanley recounts the greatest flood in New England history and examines the potential for future floods. \nIn the beginning of the twentieth century\, the Connecticut River Valley was a thriving manufacturing hub for fabric\, arms and brass. But early in the spring of 1936\, nearly two feet of rain created havoc on a massive scale\, killing more than one hundred people and leaving tens of thousands homeless\, unemployed and without power for weeks. Patrols were conducted in rowboats on city streets. Typhoid and other public health issues complicated recovery efforts. Adjusted for today’s standard\, damage estimates exceeded $9 billion\, and the flood helped launch FDR’s Flood Control Act of 1936. Dams\, reservoirs and dikes were constructed to control future flooding. Much of that system now remains in place but has gone largely unmaintained. \nJosh Shanley has worked in emergency services since 1989 and during that time has had the opportunity to support several special operations teams as a tactical medic and rescue technician. He served as a canine handler with the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (Massachusetts Task Force 1) and participated in the response to the World Trade Center attacks both in 1993 and in 2001. He completed a master’s degree in emergency management in 2005 and during the years that followed chaired various committees with a focus on public health and healthcare preparedness and emergency management. He ran a consulting practice for five years\, working with hospitals around the country on a variety of scenarios\, including flu pandemic and full building evacuation planning. In 2008\, he earned an MBA in entrepreneurial thinking and innovative practices and\, most recently\, just completed a master’s degree in education. He has been a firefighter/paramedic with Northampton Fire Rescue since 2009 and the media project lead for the Massachusetts Fire Academy\, where he builds online classes and shoots photos and video of the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad\, Hazardous Materials Response Unit and Technical Rescue Teams. He has lived and worked along the Connecticut River since 1995. \nPhoto Courtesy of Josh Shanley
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/josh-shanley-2022-lecture-series/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T190000
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SUMMARY:Members Only Museum Shop Sale
DESCRIPTION:Members Only Museum Store Sale. ☃\nFriday\, December 17\n5:00 – 7:00 pm \nJust in time to finish up your holiday lists. Our shop is loaded with goodies for the holiday season. Stop by on Friday\, December 17 and wander the newly stocked shelves. \nEnjoy Sangria and Appetizers while you shop. \nNot a member? Now’s the time to join! Remember\, all members receive a discount in our shop. \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/members-only-museum-shop-sale/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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