MARITIME
HERITAGE
DAY
America's oldest seaport, and the beloved working waterfront at Maritime Gloucester, come alive again this year for Maritime Heritage Day! Maritime Gloucester hosts a day of exciting demonstrations and interactive fun for all ages.
In addition to our exhibitors, we will have music, schooner charters, and delicious treats. Many of the Gloucester Schooner Festival's visiting schooners will be open to deck tours and charters. This festival will take place over three locations on the Gloucester Waterfront, our own Harriet Webster Pier on Harbor Loop, the Schooner Docks at the neighboring I4C2 lot, and, new this year, the docks at Ocean Alliance on Rocky Neck.
This is an exciting day with something for everyone from the budding marine biologist to the maritime history enthusiast.
A list of our vendors and a schedule of events can be seen below.
Where: Maritime Gloucester (23 Harbor Loop)
I4C2 Schooner Floats (between the Building Center and The Gloucester House)
Ocean Alliance (32 Horton St, Rocky Neck)
When: Saturday, September 4, 2021 - 10am-4pm
Price: Free and open to the public
Schedule of Events By Location
Schooner Floats
I4C2 Lot - 65 Rogers Street
9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Schooner Viewing
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Schooner Deck Tours
Free - donation appreciated
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gloucester Schooner Festival Merchandise for Sale
Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop
The Hub of Maritime Heritage Day!
All Day Events:
- Crafts and Coloring Station - Classroom
- Viewing of Gertrude L. Thebaud pennant
- Gig Rower Cafe - burgers, hot dogs, soda
- Crepe du Jour - sweet and savory crepes
- GSF Merchandise Sales
- Maritime Gloucester Exhibits and Aquarium
Exhibitions
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9am - International Dory Committee and Schooner Crew Exhibition Race
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10:30am - Pier Demo Area: Explore the Deep Demonstration - ROV yellow submarine
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11am - Demonstration Tent: Blacksmithing
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1pm - Pier Demonstration Area: Net Mending
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3:00 pm - Pier Demo Area: Explore the Deep Demonstration - ROV yellow submarine
Participating Organizations and Vendors
Ocean Alliance Docks
32 Horton Street - Rocky Neck
10:00 a.m. to 4:00pm
Ocean Alliance info and tours
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Schooner Deck Tours
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Tree of Life - 10am to 12pm
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Calabash - 1 to 3pm
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Roseway - 3 to 5pm
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rocky Neck Art Colony brings coffee & donuts, family art activities, and Walk & Read the family favorite The Merry Shipwreck.
Non-Profit and Community Organizations
At Maritime Gloucester Pier
Maritime Gloucester
Northeast Maritime Institute
Sawyer Free Library
At Ocean Alliance Docks