Blockade Runners: Captain Paul Cuffe’s Revolutionary War Voyages
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To celebrate Revolution 250, the Mayflower II Fuller Shallop and its crew—led by the Mayflower II’s Captain Whit Perry—will undertake a once-in-a-lifetime voyage honoring the Revolutionary War blockade-running exploits of Paul Cuffe. Cuffe’s experiences during the Revolutionary War provide new insights into the role of Native Americans and African Americans of the SouthCoast region. In each port visitors will be able to view the shallop and chat with her captain and crew. In Westport, Cuttyhunk and Nantucket, visitors can view a new film featuring Paul Cuffe. FREE.
Visit wpthistory.org for updates and schedule of events.
The shallop will visit five ports:
Westport Point (8/15 and 8/16)
Padanaram (8/17)
Cuttyhunk Island (8/19)
Nantucket (8/21)
Visit wpthistory.org for updates and schedule of events.
The shallop will visit five ports:
Westport Point (8/15 and 8/16)
Padanaram (8/17)
Cuttyhunk Island (8/19)
Nantucket (8/21)
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Where is it happening?
2056 Main Rd, Westport Point, MA 02791-9103, United States
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Host or PublisherWestport Historical Society