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Fall Celebration - Dinner and Cocktails
What's new at Herreshoff Marine Museum? Get an update on 2013 and the new strategic plan at one of our Fall Celebration dinners. This fundraiser is supported by our friends in the East Bay Area. Thanks to their graciousness you are invited to cocktails and dinner in one of their homes. Socialize with friends old and new in an intimate setting and learn about the Museum's new strategic plan for 2013 and beyond. This will be a wonderful opportunity to have an enjoyable evening AND at the same time give your support to a unique Rhode Island treasure. Visit www.herreshoff.org/events for more details and to purchase tickets.
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A Tribute to Ted Hood's Memory
By Halsey Herreshoff
Ted Hood, a great friend to the Museum and its Hall of Fame,was a very special person. His talent and boldness anchored an amazing career of innovation, accomplishment, and competitive sailing success.
I enjoyed knowing Ted for about fifty years, all the way from early visits to Marblehead to buy S boat spinnakers, to many on-the-water competitions and charming discussions, always thought provoking.
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Nathanael Greene Herreshoff and the America's Cup: Part Thirteen - Winners and Losers
The Curator's Log - September 2013
The Cup was over and RELIANCE had beaten SHAMROCK III; three wins without a loss. RELIANCE was the big winner, or was she? This phenomenal racing machine was never to sail again, an unwanted relic made obsolete by acceptance of the new Universal Rule developed by RELIANCE's own designer Capt. Nat Herreshoff. If not RELIANCE, then who were the winners in 1903?
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Lecture Series Kicks Off with Mark Gabrielson on October 17th
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Education Challenge Report
Last month we told you about our Educational Challenge, a dollar for dollar match by a generous anonymous donor up to a total of $50,000 for contributions to our education programs. We are pleased to report that your response has been very encouraging. We only have $15,373 remaining to meet the challenge and earn the full $50,000 donation. Please help us with this vital effort to ensure that our sailing school, mentorship program, school field trips and educational exhibits achieve their full potential in the coming year. You can make a tax deductible contribution online now at the Museum's website:
DONATE NOW
Thank you for your continued support.
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This Week in Herreshoff History
September 15- 21, 2013
For the better part of the next year This Week in Herreshoff History will follow events that took place 100 years ago when Sir Thomas Lipton challenged with SHAMROCK IV for the America's Cup against the new Herreshoff-built defender RESOLUTE. That Cup was eventually delayed until 1922 because of WWI.
Monday September 15, 1913
Nat Herreshoff is at work on his third half model of the new defender
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The RELIANCE Project
Volunteers with Project Manager Sandy Lee in Building 28
Progress continues on this epic project. Stay in touch by following the projects or stop by for a visit. Building 28 is accessed with regular Museum admission on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
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Boats for Sale
We currently have a Herreshoff 12 � and a skiff for sale.
For more information on these boats please contact the Museum: 401.253.5000.
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