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October 2019
Autumn Lights Cruise (2 hours)
See the Kennebec‘s most beautiful lighthouses in the splendor of fall! During this autumn cruise you’ll see up to six lighthouses: Doubling Point Light, the Kennebec Range Lights, Squirrel Point Light, Perkins Island Light, Pond Island Light, and Seguin Island Light. Running Monday through Thursday at 3:30 pm, October 7-24. Members $34; nonmembers $42; 6-12 years $27; under 6 $6
Find out more »Lecture: Maine’s Deep Connection to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary: Currents, Cod and Shipwrecks
Using stunning imagery captured with underwater drones and by divers, Ben Haskell, Deputy Superintendent of Stellwagen Bank will take the audience on a tour of several iconic shipwrecks that were built in Maine. Among them is the steamship Portland which sank in the Gale of 1898 with all hands on board. Along the way he will describe the marine life that have make the shipwrecks their home and how the Maine Coastal Current contributes to the amazing productivity of the Sanctuary.
Find out more »Lecture: The History and Process of Shipwreck Archaeology
Prof. Warren Riess will explain the significance, possibilities, fieldwork, analysis, and ethics of this unique endeavor. Riess will use maritime archaeology examples mostly in Maine.
Find out more »November 2019
Boatshop Workshop: Fireside Stool Class
The fireside stool is held together with glue and wedges and is a great beginning woodworking project. It's extremely versatile for adults, children, and pets alike. You'll find yourself using it all over the house and your friends will marvel at its artistic beauty. No woodworking experience is necessary--over 200 have been built by our 5th to 8th-grade boatbuilding students. Includes all materials. This class meets November 6 and 7, 2019 from 5-8 pm.
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