# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PLUM ISLAND DRIFT ~ THE FEDERAL COLLECTION at BLOCHAUS GALLERY
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: THE FEDERAL COLLECTION
This fantastic collection of sculpted whales came from a stately home in Newburyport.  Painted dozens of times since the home was built in 1850 they have a perfect blue-chippy-paint color, texture, and an amazing sense of character.

The dimensions of those boards are incredible.  Some close to two feet wide!  With boards that large Eric was able to craft incredible pieces.

These one-of-a-kind time capsules remind us of our city’s long history.

*A segment will soon be aired on Boston 25 news!
*The Museum of Old Newbury did some research on the home where these boards were salvaged from & will share some insights during the gallery opening!
*FREE admission, FREE snacks, and beer/wine!

Other things of note from 1850:
•	The cornerstone for the new Town Hall (later City Hall) was laid on July 4th, signaling the city's imminent transition to official city status
•	Nathaniel Hawthorne's historical novel The Scarlet Letter is published in Boston, Massachusetts.
•	Millard Fillmore became president
•	California became a state
•	The American system of watch manufacturing starts in Roxbury, Massachusetts, with the Waltham Watch Company.
•	Mayer Lehman arrives from Germany to join his siblings in Lehman Brothers merchant business in Montgomery, Alabama.
•	The California Gold Rush is well underway!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newburyport/plum-island-drift-~-the-federal-collection-at-blochaus-gallery/200029788120550
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 133

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newburyport
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 74 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950-2955, United States
- **lat**: 42.8098
- **long**: -70.86467
- **full address**: 74 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950-2955, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is PLUM ISLAND DRIFT ~ THE FEDERAL COLLECTION at BLOCHAUS GALLERY being held?
  - **A:** PLUM ISLAND DRIFT ~ THE FEDERAL COLLECTION at BLOCHAUS GALLERY takes place on Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 74 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950-2955, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing PLUM ISLAND DRIFT ~ THE FEDERAL COLLECTION at BLOCHAUS GALLERY?
  - **A:** PLUM ISLAND DRIFT ~ THE FEDERAL COLLECTION at BLOCHAUS GALLERY is organized by Plum Island Drift.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** PLUM ISLAND DRIFT ~ THE FEDERAL COLLECTION at BLOCHAUS GALLERY 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 Newburyport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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