“The Last of the Gloucestermen,” presented by Schooner Adventure’s Captain Stefan Edick
Sponsored by the Eastern Yacht Club and the Marblehead Museum Thursday, April 2nd, 7pm, at the Eastern Yacht Club, 47 Foster Street, Marblehead Captain Stefan Edick, Executive Director of the National Historic Landmark schooner Adventure, will speak about the three careers of this extraordinary vessel. The last of the great dory-fishing schooners and the port’s all-time Highliner, Adventure was saved from the scrapyard by being converted to service as a windjammer in Maine, where she became the “Queen of the Fleet” in the Penobscot Bay. Donated back to Gloucester, she has been restored by a non-profit organization to serve as an icon of Gloucester’s fisheries history and now sails as a platform for youth education and living history programs. Captain Edick will also show the 12-minute film, “Adventure: History Reborn.” Tickets: $10 Museum and EYC members; $15 non members. Purchase Tickets HERE Captain Stefan Edick, Executive Director, Schooner Adventure Captain Stefan Edick is the Executive Director of the National Historic Landmark schooner Adventure. A lifelong sailor, he was first introduced to tall ships as a volunteer in 1992 and turned it into a career not long afterward. He has held command of a dozen traditional vessels, including the schooners William H. Albury, Lettie G. Howard, Westward, Spirit of Massachusetts, Harvey Gamage, Amistad, Virginia, Lynx, and Adventure. In addition, he has served as an officer in the Class A Tall Ships Sorlandet, Roald Amundsen, and Gazela. All told, Captain Edick has sailed over 150,000 nautical miles to twenty five countries on four continents. Stefan has devoted his career to programs of education under sail, and has worked for the Ocean Classroom Foundation, the Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation, the Lynx Educational Foundation, Class Afloat, and the South Street Seaport Museum. In addition to serving as Captain, he has held positions as Program Coordinator, Operations Director, and Instructor in Navigation and Seamanship. Capt. Edick was awarded the Tall Ships America Sail Training Program of the Year in 2002 for work with youth in the schooner Lettie G. Howard. In 2016, he was awarded the George Nichols Cup for outstanding seamanship and contributions to Gloucester’s waterfront. He is a past Commodore of the American Schooner Association, a member of the City of Gloucester’s Mariners Medal Committee, and a Trustee of the Awesome Gloucester Foundation. Marblehead Museum’s lecture series is generously sponsored by
March Calendar Raffle
$50 per ticket gives you 31 chances to win thousands of dollars in great prizes (see detailed list of prizes here). Tickets go on sale February 8th. Purchase online or at the Museum. Purchase here.
From Memory to Memoir: Writing the Stories of Your Life
Workshop series of 4 Wednesdays: April 1, 8, 15, and 30 (no class April 22/School Vacation) 12:30-2 p.m at the Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington Street Tuition: $180 nonmembers; $165 members Instructor: Julianna Thibodeaux REGISTRATION IS CLOSED How do you turn memory into story? In this four-week workshop, as part of the Marblehead Memories Project, you’ll have the opportunity to take a deep dive into your own memories in order to make sense of your unique life journey. We’ll write together, read together, and discuss the craft of memoir, guiding you to a greater understanding of the themes of your life. You’ll come away with at least one brief memoir and the seedlings of many more. Julianna Thibodeaux is the founder of Marblehead Writers’ Workshop. A widely-published, award-winning writer, Julianna is the recipient of numerous grants and fellowships for her writing and teaching. Learn more at www.juliannathibodeaux.com.
Tavern Trivia Night
Thursday, November 14 at 7pm King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper Street Gather some friends for Tavern Trivia Night at the King Hooper Mansion! Trivia will consist of five rounds of questions, including one round devoted to all things Marblehead. Beer and wine will be available for purchase and complimentary bar snacks will be provided for each team. $5 per person. Space is limited, reserve your tickets today HERE, call 781-631-1768, or come visit us at 170 Washington Street! Please note that there’s a max of 4 people per team.
Gingerbread Creations Workshop
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY, Tuesday, December 3rd, FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED SOLD OUT Come join us for our annual Gingerbread Workshop! Decorate your own gingerbread-style house to take home or enter in the Gingerbread Festival during Christmas Walk. We supply everything you need. Includes a snack. Two sessions: 1-2pm: Ages 2-4 (must be accompanied by an adult) 4-5pm: Ages 5-10 Child of member: $10; Child of nonmember $15 Registration required. Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945.
Launch Party and Book Signing for The Paintings of J.O.J. Frost: An American Story
October 23rd, 6-8pm, Free Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd for a Launch Party and Book Signing celebrating the publication of The Paintings of J.O.J. Frost: An American Story by Bethe Lee Moulton. This full-color coffee-table book is the first comprehensive study of Frost, his artwork, and the whereabouts of his paintings. The author will be on hand to discuss her research and sign books. Be among the first to purchase this gem. Light refreshments provided. JOJ Frost Gallery & Carolyn Lynch Education Center of the Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945.