Events

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Classic Boat Show

Something exciting is always happening at the Museum. Have fun learning in a class or participate in an event. There is an activity sure to please everyone.  Looking to sail on Friends Good Will or try one of our other "on-water" experiences?  Check out our 2013 Friends Good Will Schedule and our Special Events Calendar

Check out these special events for the 2013 Season!

 

May 11                   Girl Scout Day
May 24                   Blessing of the Fleet
May 24                   Public Sails Begin
June 20                  Youth Pirate Chaser Sails Begin

June 15                  Bernida! A Celebration of Sailing
June 21                  Vessel Salute - 6 pm!
June 22                  Classic Wooden Boat Show Festival

                                       Click Here for Exhibitor Registration Packet!
June 30                  Rotary Pancake Breakfast
July 3                     Fireworks Sail
July 20                   Fish Boil
July 26-28              Solo Canoe Building Class
August 21-23          Family Boat Building Class
August 31              Outboard Motor Swap Meet

September 29         Lecture Series

October 27             Lecture Series

October 31             Halloween Haunted Ship Event

November 24          Lecture Series

 

Note: *New Weekend for Harborfest* June 20-23, 2013

Classic Wooden Boat Show Festival 2013

The Classic Boat Show is an annual event held in coordination of the Michigan Maritime Museum and the Traditional Small Craft Association. Boaters and their vessels from all over come to show off their crafts, trades, and hobbies. This is an all day event, and admission includes a tour of the Michigan Maritime Museum. Regular admission prices for the Museum apply. Concessions will be available, as well as activities for the family!

For those interested in participating in the show as an exhibitor: please find the link for the registration packet below.

Classic Boat Show Registration Form

War on the Great Lakes Lecture Series

Along with our newest exhibit, War! on the Great Lakes, comes a series of renowned speakers on the subject of the War of 1812. These events are free for members, make a great family outing, and are open to the public as well! Come join us for a lecture series that will be exciting, meaningful, and educational.

Past Lectures

July 29, 2012 - Jim Spurr: The Life and Lessons of Oliver Hazard Perry

September 23, 2012 - Harold Youmans: Causes of the War Relevant to Michigan Territory

October 28, 2012 - Phil Porter: War of 1812 Events in the Straits of Mackinac

November 25, 2012 Brian Dunnigan: Detroit, Frontier Metropolis

January 27, 2013 Gordon Laco: The Royal Navy on Michigan's Shores and Harbors

April 28, 2013 CANCELLED

 

and more to come! Keep an eye out for new additions!


                   

The War on the Great Lakes Lecture Series is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Michigan Maritime Museum Wines

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Better than grog!

Here is a delicious way to support the Michigan Maritime Museum! Friends Good Will and Lindy Lou souvenir wines and sparkling fruit juices are produced by the St. Julian Winery and are now available at selected South Haven wine retailers.