Presentation & Workshop: Clothing, Canvas, & Craft: Civilian Sailors of the Early 19th Century
Schedule
Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49090 | South Haven, MI
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Presentation: Clothing, Canvas, & Craft: Civilian Sailors of the Early 19th Century Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 12:30- 1:30 PM
Join us as Samson Historical unveils the latest in fashion for sailors… circa early 1800s that is! This presentation will cover civilian sailors’ clothing, gear, and personal items along with context on how individuals may have found themselves working aboard vessels in Michigan during the time of the original Friends Good Will. $5 for members/ $15 for non-members (includes admission ticket to the Michigan Maritime Museum)
Register for the presentation online or by calling our office!
https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/clothing-canvas-craft-civilian-sailors-of-the-early-19th-century/
Hands-On Workshop: Handsewn Seabag Construction
Time: 2:30- 4:30 PM
After the presentation, Samson Historical will be hosting a two-hour instructional workshop in which participants will hand-sew a period-appropriate sailor’s seabag. All ages welcome. Limited to 15 participants, so pre-registration is required. $35 for members/$40 for non-members (includes admission ticket to the Michigan Maritime Museum)
Register for the workshop online or by calling our office!
https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/clothing-canvas-craft-civilian-sailors-of-the-early-19th-century/
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