# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Story of Evelyn Wright Crawford & the First All-Women’s Crew in the Chicago to Mackinac Race
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: In 1905, Chicago socialite Evelyn Wright boarded a 32-foot sloop alongside her cousin Sara. They would become the first all-woman team to “man” a boat participating in the fledgling Chicago Yacht Club’s race to Mackinac. Join journalist and researcher, Mark Reid and Chicago Maritime Museum Curator, Madeline Crispell, as they share their research into the fascinating life of Evelyn Wright Crawford and the history of the Chicago Yacht Club’s famous Lake Michigan race. 

Tickets are free for Museum members and $10 for non-members. A virtual lecture pass is also available. Doors open at 6 PM. You can purchase tickets for this event online, over the phone, or in-person.

This lecture series is made possible thanks to the Nielsen-Wells Grant Fund and Mike & Susan Smith.

About Our Presenters: 
Madeline Crispell is the Curator of the Chicago Maritime Museum, where her exhibitions and public programs have focused on subjects ranging from architectural photography, to the history of women on the Great Lakes, to the Black Chicago impressionist, James Bolivar Needham.

Mark Reid is accredited media with the America's Cup Event, SailGP and other international yachting events. He also does historical research for the Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to Mackinac History Project and is on the 150th Anniversary Committee for the CYC.

Tickets and Virtual Lecture Pass available: 
https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/history-of-the-great-lakes-in-12-shipwrecks-with-valerie-van-heest/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-haven/the-story-of-evelyn-wright-crawford-and-the-first-all-women’s-crew-in-the-chicago-to-mackinac-race/200029413562019
- **Event Categories**: sports, exhibitions, virtual, womens-history-month
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: South Haven
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49090
- **lat**: 42.40637
- **long**: -86.27436
- **full address**: 260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49090

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Story of Evelyn Wright Crawford & the First All-Women’s Crew in the Chicago to Mackinac Race being held?
  - **A:** The Story of Evelyn Wright Crawford & the First All-Women’s Crew in the Chicago to Mackinac Race takes place on Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49090.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Story of Evelyn Wright Crawford & the First All-Women’s Crew in the Chicago to Mackinac Race?
  - **A:** The Story of Evelyn Wright Crawford & the First All-Women’s Crew in the Chicago to Mackinac Race is organized by Michigan Maritime Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Story of Evelyn Wright Crawford & the First All-Women’s Crew in the Chicago to Mackinac Race 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 South Haven, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Story of Evelyn Wright Crawford & the First All-Women’s Crew in the Chicago to Mackinac Race sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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