Coming this Spring:
The Wanderer Walking Tour, in cooperation with the Owens-Thomas House. The tour begins at the Owens-Thomas House, weaves through the historic district, and concludes at the Ships of the Sea Museum. Learn about the characters, places, events and circumstances that surrounded the slave ship and subsequent trial.
The West Broad Street School exhibit will chronicle in text, photographs and oral histories the use of the Scarbrough House as West Broad Street School (1878-1962), the first public school for African-American students in Savannah. Opening in May.
Reinstallation of the Museum's Ship in the Bottle collection.
"Rogues and Rouge" is a Powerpoint presentation and activity program developed by Wendy Melton (our Interpretive Specialist) for Girl Scout and school groups. It is a very entertaining and informative look at the history of women pirates. For more information, contact Wendy at the Museum.
For updated information on all of the above,
Call the Museum at 912-232-1511
or email us at contact@shipsofthesea.org
Scheduled Events:
| May 18 | Si Kahn
Songwriting workshop (3pm) and concert (8pm)
In the Museum garden. Si Kahn is a nationally recognized singer/songwriter and activist. Email HGWeisman1@aol.com or call 912-786-6953 for information. Sponsored by the Savannah Folk Music Society. |
| May 19 | Tale of Two Savannahs
5:30 - 6:00: Wine and Hors d'oeuvre Reception
6:00 - 9:00: Guest Speakers including: Paul F. Johnston, Curator of Maritime History at the Smithsonian Institution Erhard Koehler, Manager, NS Savannah Programs, United States Maritime Administration Wayne Britz, served four years as reactor operator on NS Savannah Bill Teale, son of the president of the New York Shipbuilding Corporation where NS Savannah was built Michael Jordan, premiering documentary: Atoms for Peace: The NS Savannah Admission is free and seating will be on a first come, first served basis The museum will be open to attendees following the symposium. For more information, contact Karl DeVries karldevries@shipsofthesea.org (912) 232-1511 |
| May 22 | National Maritime Day
Observed by Ships of the Sea Museum
FREE ADMISSION |
| June 7 | Richard Leo Johnson in Concert
8:00pm, in the Museum garden.
Stunningly original and heartfelt guitar instrumentals from the works of Vernon McAlister, Charlie Shoe and others. FREE For more information about Richard, visit richardleojohnson.com |
| June 28 | Second Annual Akonting/Banjo Workshop
Learn about and build available-material versions of African and American banjos. $30. fee includes 2 kits, tools, playing instruction and a wealth of resources. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Call Tony Pizzo at 232 1511 for information.
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| August 9 | Gretsch Foundation Banjo Building Workshop
Assemble a great-sounding five-string fretted banjo (with resonator back) from parts provided by the Gretsch Foundation and GHS Strings. $30. fee includes materials, tools and instruction. Registration is limited to 20, and children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Workshop will be held at Senior Citizens, Inc., at 3025 Bull Street, Savannah at 10 am.
To apply, contact Hank Weisman at 912 786 6953 or hgweisman1@aol.com This workshop is co-sponsored by The Savannah Folk Music Society, Ships of the Sea Museum, Senior Citizens, Inc., The Gretsch Foundation and GHS Strings. |
| November 14 | Second Annual "Museum in the Moonlight"
Enjoy wandering through our illuminated garden and the Museum collection on a moonlit night.
Featuring live classical music and refreshments. FREE |
Our website is expanding
We are in the process of expanding and updating our website offerings. We have added a night tour of the garden to the virtual tour, and will have an online store on the site in the next few months. We also plan on adding material related to Museum exhibitions, activities and research. Watch our Calendar of Events for more listings.
Sign up for our email lists:
We are compiling email lists of those interested in receiving information on Museum events.
Email us at: contact@shipsofthesea.org
If you are interested in being on our musical instrument-making activity email list,
email: tonypizzo@shipsofthesea.org
There are still a few garden rental dates available for the 2008 season. Information is available in the updated Garden Rental Information section of our website. Call the Museum for dates and rates.
