Saturday, May 20, 2023! Join us for our annual kick-off to the summer season! Admission is FREE and cruise tickets are just $10 (available at the door). Don’t miss the raising of the flags over the Wyoming with a cannon salute at noon. Plus, tour the historic Percy & Small Shipyard, enjoy traditional skills and demonstrations, and explore all of the museum’s exhibits.
Discounted cruises will be running at 11, 12:30, and 2. Our regular Lighthouse Lovers Cruise (4 hours) will depart at 3:30 pm – tickets will be half-price. Tickets are available at the door, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schedule of Events:
Wyoming Flag Raising
11:45 AM – Noon
Percy & Small Shipyard Tours
11 AM, 11:30 AM, 12 PM, 12:30 PM, 1 PM, & 1:30 PM
Donnell House Docent Tour
Ongoing, 11 AM – 2 PM
Gallery Docent Tour
10:30 AM
Cruise Aboard the Merrymeeting
1-hour cruises at 11 AM, 12:30 PM & 2 PM, $10
Lighthouse Lovers at 3:30 PM, $26.50
Discounts for members & children
Traditional Skills & Demonstrations
11 AM – 2 PM
Launch Tank Demonstration
Saw Mill Demonstration
Blacksmithing, Kenneth D. Kramer Blacksmith Shop
Woodcarving, Mould Loft
Woodcarving, Sewall Hall
Boatbuilding, Boatshop
Lawn Games
Cornhole, Giant Blocks & Match Game
Food Service
The Sail Shed by Long Reach Kitchen & Catering