# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beyond the Book Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson. Join us to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we dive into Christina Thompson’s fascinating look at one of the greatest maritime mysteries of all time - how Polynesian explorers settled islands scattered across thousands of miles of open ocean long before modern navigation tools existed. Blending history, science, and storytelling, Sea People examines oral histories, DNA research, European explorer accounts, and modern attempts to recreate ancient voyages in an attempt to solve this enduring puzzle. We’ll chat about epic sea journeys, cultural resilience, and how these stories shape the way we understand ocean exploration.

Free for museum members and partons of Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington and South Huntington libraries.  $15 Participant. 

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huntington/beyond-the-book-sea-people-the-puzzle-of-polynesia-by-christina-thompson/200029979016346
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Huntington
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 301 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, United States, New York 11724
- **lat**: 40.87261
- **long**: -73.45368
- **full address**: 301 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, United States, New York 11724, 305 Main St, Huntington, NY 11724-1406, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beyond the Book Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson being held?
  - **A:** Beyond the Book Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson takes place on Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 301 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, United States, New York 11724, 305 Main St, Huntington, NY 11724-1406, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beyond the Book Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson?
  - **A:** Beyond the Book Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson is organized by The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beyond the Book Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huntington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beyond the Book Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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