Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center - What Is a Schooner?, 28 August | Event in Gloucester

Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center - What Is a Schooner?

Cape Ann Museum

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Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 10:30 am

1 hour

27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01930

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Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am (EDT)

27 Pleasant St, Massachusetts 01930

21 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5909, United States

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Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center - What Is a Schooner?
Thursdays, August 28 & September 4, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
CAM Members Free, Non-Members $5
Registration required as space is limited

Up to the early 20th century, schooners were the workhorses of the Gloucester fisheries under sail. But visitors to the Cape Ann Museum have often asked, “What exactly is a Schooner?” This presentation will provide an easy-to-remember definition of a schooner and will show its evolution from a small inshore fishing boat to an extreme racing type. Ship models from the Museum’s collection and photos will illustrate the presentation.

You are invited to join us every Thursday for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation, a short presentation and complimentary coffee at the Carlson Education Center, followed by a special trip to the James Center to view the object being discussed. No special knowledge needed! Just a curiosity to learn more in a small group setting and enjoy a unique experience.

Image Credit: Willard E. Andrews, model of the "Henry W. Longfellow," 2013. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum. Gift of Willard E. and Linda Andrews, in memory of Kay Ellis, 2016.


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Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center - What Is a Schooner?, 28 August | Event in Gloucester
Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center - What Is a Schooner?
Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 10:30 am