An Evening of Skipjacks
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MESC is proud to be the host location for Skipjack Heritage's "An Evening of Skipjacks"
Pres Harding, grandson of legendary skipjack builder Bronza Parks, will share photographs, music, sea shanties, and stories from his childhood growing up in the boatyard as “The Boy in the Boatyard.” He’ll be joined by Captains Shawn Ridgley, Wade Murphy III, and Stoney Whitelock, who will bring their own experiences and perspectives from life aboard Maryland’s historic skipjacks. A screening of the documentary, “Voices of the Skipjack” will also been shown!
"Voices of the Skipjack" trailer:
Maryland's Skipjack Triple Crown of Racing:
September 7 — Deal Island Skipjack Blessing of the Fleet, including the Blessing of the Fleet, parade, and race beginning at 8:00 a.m.
September 13 — Skipjack Heritage Race at Sandy Point State Park, with parade and race activities beginning at 11:00 a.m.
September 26 — Choptank Classic Skipjack Race in Cambridge, with parade and race activities beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Pres Harding, grandson of legendary skipjack builder Bronza Parks, will share photographs, music, sea shanties, and stories from his childhood growing up in the boatyard as “The Boy in the Boatyard.” He’ll be joined by Captains Shawn Ridgley, Wade Murphy III, and Stoney Whitelock, who will bring their own experiences and perspectives from life aboard Maryland’s historic skipjacks. A screening of the documentary, “Voices of the Skipjack” will also been shown!
"Voices of the Skipjack" trailer:
Maryland's Skipjack Triple Crown of Racing:
September 7 — Deal Island Skipjack Blessing of the Fleet, including the Blessing of the Fleet, parade, and race beginning at 8:00 a.m.
September 13 — Skipjack Heritage Race at Sandy Point State Park, with parade and race activities beginning at 11:00 a.m.
September 26 — Choptank Classic Skipjack Race in Cambridge, with parade and race activities beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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Where is it happening?
218 W Main St, Salisbury, MD, United States, Maryland 21801
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Host or PublisherMuseum of Eastern Shore Culture at Salisbury University
