Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center - What Is a Schooner?
Schedule
Thu Aug 28 2025 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am
UTC-04:00Location
27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01930 | Gloucester, MA
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Thursdays, August 28 & September 4, 202510:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
CAM Members Free, Non-Members $5
Registration required as space is limited
Up to the early 20th century, schooners were the workhorses of the Gloucester fisheries under sail. But visitors to the Cape Ann Museum have often asked, “What exactly is a Schooner?” This presentation will provide an easy-to-remember definition of a schooner and will show its evolution from a small inshore fishing boat to an extreme racing type. Ship models from the Museum’s collection and photos will illustrate the presentation.
You are invited to join us every Thursday for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation, a short presentation and complimentary coffee at the Carlson Education Center, followed by a special trip to the James Center to view the object being discussed. No special knowledge needed! Just a curiosity to learn more in a small group setting and enjoy a unique experience.
Image Credit: Thomas A. Irving, Model of Fishing Schooner "John Hays Hammond," scale 1/2″ = 1′, 1916. Wood, metal, cloth, cordage, paint. Gift of the estate of John Hays Hammond, Jr., 1967 [Obj.0368]
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