Museum Happenings

November Happenings

See YouTube Video in separate blog:

 SailPowerandSteamMuseum.mpg

MUSEUM IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON ON NOV. 2, REOPENS MAY 2012

  NOVEMBER 4 – Eric Simpson explores Antarctica; 7:00pm

Captain Eric Simpson’s six voyages on the bark, Europa to the Antarctic peninsula. Free. Doors open at 6:30pm for coffee and cookies.

NOVEMBER 6 – Working on the Water with Gordon Bok; 1:00pm

A gathering of local mariners sharing their experiences through stories, songs, and poetry. Admission $5. Kids under 12 free.

NOVEMBER 11 – 90 minute film of the Bowdoin in the Arctic narrated by Admiral Donald MacMillan; 7:00pm.

90-minute film narrated by Donald MacMillan. Free. Doors open at 6:30 for coffee and cookies.

EVERY SUNDAY:

OPEN JAM, 2-4pm. Pickin’ times. Bring your instrument, voice and ears.

 

The Children's Museum will close for the season on November 1.

NEW MUSEUM PICTURES

Top: Shipbuilding Tool Room
 Bottom: Library

Capt. George McEvoy and Capt Jim Sharp in deep conversation in the midst of the a collection of historical marine propulsion units, in the newly opened in "live steam" section of Capt. Sharp's Sail, Power and Steam Museum in Rockland.

Capt. George is the founder of Boothbay's Railroad Museum and owner-captain of the 'Zwicker"'. Host Jim adds to his SPSM collection on a daily basis and continues to attract world known seafarers to sing their songs or relate their experiences. From many dusty attics and braries come unexpected donations of historic items adding to Jim's famed collection.

The new "Live Steam" section begrudges only the use of compressed air to the use of "live" steam to power most of the actually running engines of yesteryear located in the new new wing. Little is lost to reality however as the room comes alive with chugging, hissing and massive iron motion and provided the ideal site for mutual admiration for the two "salts" as they met.

Capt George's presence was occasioned by his visit to one of the Sunday "Jamm" sessions at the museum. 

With Reckless Abandon, by Captain Jim Sharp

After completely selling out the first printing of With Reckless Abandon, Captain Jim is very pleased to announce that (by popular demand) Down East Books is in the process of republishing this work. It will be available for purchase at the Museum with a tax deductible donation of $20.00-- or free, with a one year family membership to the museum- $50.00, which includes all museum benefits.

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