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LECTURE SERIES: "WOMEN LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS"
Havre De Grace Maritime Museum, 100 Lafayette St, Havre de Grace, MD | Get Directions »
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LECTURE SERIES: "WOMEN LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS"
Wednesday, July 25, 20127 pmFree admission, donations greatly appreciatedLecture given by: Mary Rasa
The history of the U.S. Lighthouse Service from its colonial origins to today's Coast Guard management. The lighthouse administration, the building materials, and the lighting systems will all be discussed. The presentation will highlight the people of the service including an in depth discussion of five women keepers.
Mary Rasa worked for 16 years as a museum curator and park ranger for the National Park Service. She has extensive experience in conducting public programs and oral histories interviews. She also has written many brochures and exhibit materials as well as managing an extensive museum collection. Mary is now on the staff of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum.
Event Details
| Where | Havre De Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette St, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 7:00 pm–8:00 pm |
| Website | http://www.hgdmaritimemuseum.org |
| Phone | 410-939-4800 |
| museum@comcast.net | |
| Price | $0 |
More About Havre De Grace Maritime Museum
The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum is located in front of the Concord Point Lighthouse along the water. The museum's mission is "to collect, document, preserve and interpret the maritime skills and heritage of the Susquehanna River and the Upper Chesapeake Bay." Inside of the museum, various nautical artificacts are showcased, and many programs are offered such as wooden boatbuilding classes, historical lectures, maritime concerts and nautical demonstrations.
Other events here
- Calico Jack Thu, Jun 6, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Kapriol'! Thu, Jun 13, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Kid's Corner Story Time! Weekly on Thursdays, 10:30 am
- Teresa Whitaker & Frank Schwartz Thu, Jun 20, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Grey Larsen & Cindy Kallet Thu, Jun 27, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Health of The Chesapeake Bay Wed, Jul 31, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
