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Cutter Rescues - A look at four of the most famous Coast Guard cutters to ever serve on the Great Lakes. Collections/Library 363 Center Street.
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Spring Docent Orientation |
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Interested in becoming a volunteer tour guide for the Museum exhibits and Friends Good Will? Please join us for an orientation program. Pre-register by Wednesday, February 28th. Contact the Docent Coordinator, Mary@MichiganMaritimeMuseum.org for details or call 269-637-8078. In the Boat Shed.
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Storm Warriors; Heroes of the Shipwreck Coast - Discover the heroic deeds of the U.S. Light House Service and U.S. Life Saving Service. Collections/Library 363 Center Street.
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Bring a healthy handshake and a warm smile to the Museum to meet the new Executive Director, Ellen V. Sprouls. This event is open to the public and will be held in our Main Gallery on the Museum campus located at the drawbridge along the Black River. Please RSVP (269) 637-8078 to reserve your spot, there is no fee for this event.
Friday - 5 pm-7 pm.
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U.S. Coast Guard Stories - A Collage - A variety of short video rescues and drills of the Coast Guard. Collections/Library 363 Center Street.
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Friends Good Will Monthly Program |
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Monthly sessions feature topics for current and potential Ship's Company. Topics range from operating procedures, policies, history, the vessel's rig, operating systems, navigation, marlinspike skills, historic black powder gunnery and sail training. In the Boat Shed. Public welcome.
Sunday - 2:00 pm. |
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Now You Know - Spend a day in the life of a working Coast Guard station. May feature a visit from Coast Guardsmen from St. Joseph. Collections/Library 363 Center Street.
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Lighthouses of the Great Lakes - Comprehensive look at many Great Lakes' lighthouses. Collections/Library 363 Center Street.
Sunday - 3:00 pm. |
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No movies - Easter Sunday. |
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Alone in the Night - Hear tales of lightkeepers from Georgian Bay, Mantoulin Island and the North Channel. Collections/Library 363 Center Street.
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Annual USCG Boat House and Vessel Clean-up Day |
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Join the Coast Guard and Museum volunteersas we clean and polich our restored USCG boats. Rain, shine or snow. Public welcome.
Saturday - 9:00am - 12:00 pm. |
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Friends Good Will Monthly Program |
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Monthly sessions feature topics for current and potential Ship's Company. Topics range from operating procedures, policies, history, the vessel's rig, operating systems, navigation, marlinspike skills, historic black powder gunnery and sail training. In the Boat Shed. Public welcome.
Sunday - 2:00 pm. |
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Legendary Lighthouses of the Great Lakes and South Atlantic - Visit loghthouses from Isle Royale, Apostle Island, the Outer Banks, NC and Key West, Fl. Collections/Library 363 Center Street.
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The Lighthouse Keepers - Learn about the important role of lightkeepers while visiting 13 Lake Michigan lighthouses. Collections/Library 363 Center Street.
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Friends Good Will Sailing Season Begins |
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Put this on your calendar. Our historic replica tall ship begins her third season of public sails.
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Annual Classic Boat Show |
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Vintage boats displayed in and out of the water. Maritime exhibits, demonstrations, thte Sea Scout Fish Boil and Friends Good Will. On the Black RIver and the Museum campus. Public welcome.
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Annual Outboard Motor Swap Meet and Auction |
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Look, swap, buy and/or sell. Wolverine Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club brings its' collection of antuique outboard motors to the Museum. Museum collection and the Annex will be open to visitors. Bring old motors for viewing or sale. On the Museum campus. Public welcome.
Saturday - 10:00 am-3:00 pm. |
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Volunteer Recognition Breakfast |
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Museum Trustees serve our volunteers at the Annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast. A special ceremony honoring outstanding volunteers at 10:30. In the Boat Shed.
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Living History School Day |
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A special day for school groups to learn first-hand about life on the Great Lakes in the early 1800's, lifestyles of Michigan woodland Native Americans, sailors, trappers, crafters, lightkeepers and rescues on Lake MIchigan. For details, or to request a registration packet for your group, contact the Docent Coordinator. On the Museum campus.
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Rock the Boat Raffle Drawing Party |
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Drawing of winning raffle tickets for fabulous prizes. Bring raffle ticket for admission to drawing. Refreshments served. In the Boat Shed.
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Holidays in the Boat Shed |
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Join us at the Museum as we celebrate the holidays in theBoat Shed. Music, entertainment, refreshments and special nautical merchandise from the Gift Store-specially priced for holiday shopping. Part of the South Haven downtown merchants Holidays in the Village. Public Welcome.
Saturday-Sunday - 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. |
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