Events

Friday, July 10 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Rousing chanteys, thrilling ballads, and maritime lore make for a joyous evening exploring life on the bounding main. In centuries past men and a surprising number of women went to sea to earn a living, seek adventure, and discover the world.

Chanteys, or work songs, tell us a great deal about how a huge sailing ship was run by muscle power alone. Sailors had to pool their strength and coordinate their efforts to raise tons of canvas and anchor, and endure long turns at the pumps. Our language is still full of nautical terms, and the pull of the sea remains strong. There will be much singing along!

This program will also feature a complimentary rum tasting.

$10 members, $15 nonmembers