| Friday, July 18, 2008 |
| Salisbury Beach State Reservation |
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7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Ships Ashore! Captain's Moonlight Gala
Sponsored by Institution for Savings
Guests will enjoy preview viewing of the ships and meet and greet with the captain and crew. Cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres and buffet. Silent auction fundraiser to benefit the Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc. Click here to buy tickets online or call 978-462-SBPI for more information. |
| Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
Salisbury Beach State Reservation |
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10:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
The Ships are Coming! Public Visiting Hours & Maritime Festival
Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc. is proud to host three class A and B vessels on the Merrimack River. See the 170-foot Tall Ship Mystic, 150-foot Spirit of South Carolina, and the 137-foot Schooner Roseway. Tours of all three ships are $5 per person for adults, children 6 and under are free. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on-site at the Festival only. |
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Learn About Life Aboard a Ship with the Crew of the Schooner Ernestina
Currently undergoing renovations, the ship Ernestina can’t sail up to Salisbury this year, but they’ll be on land! The crew from Ernestina will teach event-goers about life aboard a ship, and give lessons on knot-tying. They’ll also distribute signal-flag tattoos for the entire family. |
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Pirate Fun with Free Men of the Sea
These exciting pirates will re-enact sword fights, sing sea chanteys, and pose for pictures throughout the day. They’re well schooled on the rich pirating history off the shores of Salisbury, and can answer your pirate questions. No worries, they’re not real pirates, so your jewelry is safe! |
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Custom House Maritime Museum
The folks from the Custom House Maritime Museum will be displaying gear and equipment used by the Coast Guard. Guests will have an opportunity to touch, try on, and learn about the equipment that the Coast Guard uses, and what life is like in the USCG. Newburyport is the birthplace of the US Coast Guard. |
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hands-on Fun with the USS Constitution Museum
“David’s Story” is a re-enactment of life aboard the USS Constitution during the War of 1812. It’s relies on crowd involvement, so be prepared to be thrown into the action! They’ll perform the re-enactment three times on Saturday and three times on Sunday (times TBD). What’s more, their booth will teach the basics of deck-scrubbing, and knot-tying, and they’ll display clothes similar to those worn by sailors on Old Ironsides. If you’re lucky, you can even try them on! |
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Boat building Display by Lowell’s Boat Shop
Lowell’s Boat Shop is the oldest active boat-building shop in the United States. Today they proudly manufacture Dories and send these special vessels across the country. They’ll be exhibiting models of the boats they build, as well as the equipment they use to build them. Lowell’s is owned by Lowell’s Maritime Foundation, an independent non-profit group with the mission of leading this National Landmark and Working Museum through its third century of wooden boat building.
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10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Live Music on the Comcast Maritime Sound Stage
Sit back, relax and enjoy live music along the banks of the picturesque Merrimack River from a selection of regional bands. Check back soon for more information. |
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11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Boat Camp Touch Tank & Marine Program
See, touch and learn about marine animals of our seacoast with Kate and Rob Yeomans of Boat Camp. Hold sea stars, sea urchins, lobsters and more in their tabletop touch tank. FREE |
| Salisbury Beach Center |
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4:00 p.m. –10:00 p.m.
1st Annual Maritime Chowdah Challenge & BeerFest with music by Ernie and the Automatics — Sponsored by Landshark Beer and WAAF Radio
Join the seaside fun under the tent at the 1st Annual Maritime Chowdah Challenge & BeerFest. Tap into a bevy of beers and a choice selection of seafood booths. Chowder sampling and a "Best of" voting event. Giveaways and more. Live music by Ernie and the Automatics and Wicked Acoustics. Click here for ticket information. |
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10:00 p.m.
Salisbury Beach Fireworks Spectacular
See the largest fireworks display north of Boston as they are launched from a barge just off Salisbury Beach. Enjoy breathtaking views from the Beach Center as you watch the sky light-up over the Atlantic Ocean to celebrate the Maritime Festival weekend. FREE |
| Sunday, July 20, 2008 |
| Salisbury Beach State Reservation |
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10:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
The Ships are Coming! Public Visiting Hours & Maritime Festival
Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc. is proud to host three class B vessels on the Merrimack River. See the 170-foot Tall Ship Mystic, 150-foot Spirit of South Carolina, and the 137-foot Schooner Roseway. Tours of all three ships are $5 per person for adults, children 6 and under are free. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on-site at the Festival only. |
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10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Learn About Life Aboard a Ship with the Crew of the Schooner Ernestina
Currently undergoing renovations, the ship Ernestina can’t sail up to Salisbury this year, but they’ll be on land! The crew from Ernestina will teach event-goers about life aboard a ship, and give lessons on knot-tying. They’ll also distribute signal-flag tattoos for the entire family. |
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10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pirate Fun with Free Men of the Sea
These exciting pirates will re-enact sword fights, sing sea chanteys, and pose for pictures throughout the day. They’re well schooled on the rich pirating history off the shores of Salisbury, and can answer your pirate questions. Avast, they’re not real pirates, so your jewelry is safe! |
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10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Custom House Maritime Museum
The folks from the Custom House Maritime Museum will be displaying gear and equipment used by the Coast Guard. Guests will have an opportunity to touch, try on, and learn about the equipment that the Coast Guard uses, and what life is like in the USCG. Newburyport is the birthplace of the US Coast Guard. |
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10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Hands-on Fun with the USS Constitution Museum
“David’s Story” is a re-enactment of life aboard the USS Constitution during the War of 1812. It’s relies on crowd involvement, so be prepared to be thrown into the action! They’ll perform the re-enactment three times on Saturday and three times on Sunday (times TBD). What’s more, their booth will teach the basics of deck-scrubbing, and knot-tying, and they’ll display clothes similar to those worn by sailors on Old Ironsides. If you’re lucky, you can even try them on! |
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10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Boat building Display by Lowell’s Boat Shop
Lowell’s Boat Shop is the oldest active boat-building shop in the United States. Today they proudly manufacture Dories and send these special vessels across the country. They’ll be exhibiting models of the boats they build, as well as the equipment they use to build them. Lowell’s is owned by Lowell’s Maritime Foundation, an independent non-profit group with the mission of leading this National Landmark and Working Museum through its third century of wooden boat building.
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