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2018 Schooner Festival

September 1, 2018 @ 10:00 am

Captain Elias Davis House

Schooner Columbia, before the start of the 1st race, October 11, 1926. Photo: Herman W. Spooner.

Herman W. Spooner, photographer (1870-1941). Gloucester Schooner Columbia, built in 1923. Shown here in the 1926 Fishermen’s Races held off Gloucester. Columbia beat the Schooner Henry Ford in two separate races. It was Columbia’s last race as the following year the vessel was lost in a gale off Sable Island.
 
CAM at Harbor Loop
10:00 a.m . to 4:00 p.m.

Erik Ronnberg, CAM Adjunct Maritime Curator, will be on hand at Harbor Loop with a diorama of a ship model illustrating a schooner fishing off Georges Bank. Erik’s knowledge of maritime and fishing history is vast … if you’re even remotely curious about schooners and related subjects, be sure to set aside some time to talk and visit with Erik.

  • CAM Docent Pat Earle will be present to talk about Joe Garland and the Gloucester Guide Walking Tours that CAM has lined up for the fall. You can pick up a copy of The Gloucester Guide here and get out on a tour of your own. Have general questions about the Museum or about becoming a member? Pat can fill you in on all that and more!
  • Stop by to give a welcome to Sarah Flanagan, CAM’s new Education Coordinator. You’ll find Sarah under the tent with hands-on activities for kids. If you have kids or know kids, don’t forget to check out CAM’s upcoming youth and family programs.
 
CAM at the White-Ellery House
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The historic White-Ellery House at 245 Washington Street in Gloucester is open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month from June to October. Free and open to the public.

Activities scheduled for the day of the Schooner Festival will include:

  • A slideshow about the Schooner Festival created by CAM summer intern Julia Wainwright
  • A historic film on the Schooner Columbia
  • Coloring sheets and sailboat origami for children

 

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  • Date: September 1, 2018
  • Time:
    10:00 am
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  • Date: September 1, 2018
  • Time:
    10:00 am