|
2000
Sailing Schedule
April
20
Depart
Verplanck, NY in a.m. for journey to Albany. Arrival
in Albany, Friday, April 23 @ 3:00 p.m.. Ship will
remain in Albany for 2 weeks giving school tours.
May
10
Depart
Albany, NY in a.m. for journey to Monmouth County N.J.
arriving May 14. Note: the ship will make a stop at
Verplanck to pick up provisions. In Monmouth we will
participate in a centennial celebration for the Old
Dutch Church where our Chairman and benefactor Andy
Hendricks was married.
May
19
Depart
Monmouth Co., NJ for Wilmington, Delaware. Arrival in
Wilmington on May 28th for their Maritime Festival.
This schedule will allow us to "sail" down
the Atlantic and should be an exciting leg for those
who like to sail on the high seas.
May
31
Depart
Wilmington, De. for a trip down to Norfolk, Virginia
and their annual Harborfest celebration. Arrival will
be on June 3rd, we will participate in a Parade of Sail
on June 4th and remain for the balance of the festival
June 5 and 6.
June
7
Depart
Norfolk for another leg of sailing adventures and Yard
on June 18. We will participate in the Bi-centennial
celebration of the Washington Navy Yard on June 19 and
20. The ship will remain in Washington for at least
a week to do educational tours and may remain longer.
This would be a perfect opportunity for some or our
crew members to see the sites in Washington - the Navy
Yard is centrally located and near public transportation.
As
always, crew members who have done maintenance work
on the ship will receive first priority. When planning
your time with the ship, please include time after arrival
to assist in preparations for festivals and to help
show the ship.
1999
Sailing Schedule
April
20
Depart
Verplanck, NY in a.m. for journey to Albany. Arrival
in Albany, Friday, April 23 @ 3:00 p.m.. Ship will
remain in Albany for 2 weeks giving school tours.
May
10
Depart
Albany, NY in a.m. for journey to Monmouth County N.J.
arriving May 14. Note: the ship will make a stop at
Verplanck to pick up provisions. In Monmouth we will
participate in a centennial celebration for the Old
Dutch Church where our Chairman and benefactor Andy
Hendricks was married.
May
19
Depart
Monmouth Co., NJ for Wilmington, Delaware. Arrival in
Wilmington on May 28th for their Maritime Festival.
This schedule will allow us to "sail" down
the Atlantic and should be an exciting leg for those
who like to sail on the high seas.
May
31
Depart
Wilmington, De. for a trip down to Norfolk, Virginia
and their annual Harborfest celebration. Arrival will
be on June 3rd, we will participate in a Parade of Sail
on June 4th and remain for the balance of the festival
June 5 and 6.
June
7
Depart
Norfolk for another leg of sailing adventures and Yard
on June 18. We will participate in the Bi-centennial
celebration of the Washington Navy Yard on June 19 and
20. The ship will remain in Washington for at least
a week to do educational tours and may remain longer.
This would be a perfect opportunity for some or our
crew members to see the sites in Washington - the Navy
Yard is centrally located and near public transportation.
As
always, crew members who have done maintenance work
on the ship will receive first priority. When planning
your time with the ship, please include time after arrival
to assist in preparations for festivals and to help
show the ship.
1998
Sailing and Visitation Schedule
1998
will see commencement of our Sea Cadet Program, our
participation in filming a epic television movie dealing
with the Caribbean pirate period, an extended visit
to Kingston, NY, and a recreation of Henry Hudson's
voyage up the river bearing his name.
As
the season develops, watch this page for more definite
times and places for all of the listed events.
April
4 - Bo's'un Courtney Anderson will give a talk on
techniques of rigging and sailing the Halve Maen
at 10:30 AM at the Croton Free Library
April
4 & 5 - Work weekend at Croton Point Bathhouse
Remaining
weekends in April - Work weekends aboard the ship
at King Marine, Verplanck, NY.
April
30 - Ms. Laurie Franklin, our Museum Coordinator,
will speak at the Beczak Environmental Center, Yonkers,
NY at 7:30 PM. The topic will be "Henry Hudson's
Voyage on the Half Moon in 1609."
May
2 & 3 - Work weekend aboard the ship at King
Marine, Verplanck, NY.
May
9 - Our Museum's Vice Chairman, Mr. Thomas H. Wysmuller,
will give a talk at the Croton Free Library, at 10:30
AM. The topic will be the Dutch Republic of the 16th
and 17th centuries, and its influence on form and philosophy
of the new American Republic of the 18th century.
May
10 - Final preparations prior to ocean voyage to
Delaware.
May
12 - 24 Set sail for Delaware Bay to participate
in the filming of "Caraibi," an Italian Feature
film about Pirates, and ,of course, "amore."
The recently built Kalmar Nyckel, will also be
making an appearance in this movie, so you will have
an opportunity to see this beautiful new ship and its
crew.
May
16 - Participate with the United States Coast Guard
in their Open House and air/sea rescue demonstrations
at the USCG Station at Lewes Delaware . The Half Moon
will open the ceremonies with a 17th century cannon
salute.
June
7 - Half Moon related talk at a location to be announced.
July
10 to 17 - Sea Cadet Program commences with sea
and sail training aboard the Halve Maen. Cadets will
sail along with experienced crew members in and around
the Long Island Sound, Atlantic Waters, New York Harbor
and the Hudson River.
July
24 through Labor Day weekend - The Halve Maen will
travel to Kingston, NY, where the ship will stay at
the Maritime Museum during the entire month of August.
Programs and lectures similar to last year's visit to
the Connecticut River Museum will be announced shortly.
Last year's program appears below for reference purposes.
September
19 - Mid October. - We recreate most of Henry Hudson's
journey up the Hudson River, starting at the Yonkers
Festival, continuing to other ports and landing places
along the Hudson up to Albany. The Journey will end
in mid-October.
Mid
October - November - Weekends will be devoted to
ship maintenance and preparations for our winter mooring.
School tours will be welcome and accommodated with advance
notice and appropriate arrangements.
Late
Fall and Winter Schedule
For
late fall and throughout this winter (1998-1999), the
Half Moon will be moored at King Marine, [270 6th Street]
Verplanck NY 10596. Verplanck lies about 6 miles north
of Croton-on Hudson, on the east side of the Hudson
River.
Mr.
Randy King, of King Marine, can arrange to have the
ship available for school group visits, but only with
sufficient advance notice. Advance notice will allow
the New Netherland Museum to ask trained docents and
guides to coordinate with teachers and group leaders
for a successful visit. Please keep weather conditions
in mind in the late season!
For
reservations, please call (or leave a message on) (914)-271-3462
The
New Netherland Festival
Each
year The New Netherland Museum celebrates the New Netherland
Festival in a different location. The Festival is a
varied series of events, lectures, exhibitions, and
sailings celebrating some aspects of the historical
tradition of New Netherland.
Last
year, 1997, saw events concentrating on the Connecticut
portion of the New Netherland region. The Connecticut
River was the eastern boundary of New Netherland. The
Connecticut River
Museum (CRM), located at Steamboat Dock in Essex,
CT, hosted an exhibition titled: BEFORE NEW ENGLAND,
The Dutch & Native Americans in the Connecticut
River Valley, 1609-1650. This exhibition was supported
by the New Netherland Museum's visit of the Half
Moon for most of this summer. The scheduled events
at the CRM follow below:
BEFORE
NEW ENGLAND
Tuesday
Evenlng Lecture Series
7:30 p.m. at Steamboat Dock, Essex CT.
Connecticut River Museum/New Netherland Museum
$ 3/Non-Members
July
| 1 |
The
Dutch in America
Charles Gehring, Dutch Hlstorian.
New Netherland Project, Albany. NY |
| 15 |
Wampum
and Trade
Kevin McBride, Director of Research.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum &
Research Center, Mashantucket, Ct. |
| 29 |
A
Reinterpretation of the Pequot War
Professor Alfred Cave.
Unlversity of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio |
August
| 12 |
Native
American Dress
Steve Cook, Ethno-hlstorian
Mashantucket Pequot Museum &
Research Center, Mashantucket, Ct. |
| 26 |
17th
century Dutch Painting
Dr. Peter Sutton, Dlrector
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford. Ct. |
| TBA |
New
Netherland changes hands five times;
The foundation of Dutch influence on America,
and vice versa
Thomas H. Wysmuller, Vice Chairman
New Netherland Museum |
September
| 9 |
The
Niantic Burial Ground Excavation
Dr. John Pfeiffer, Archaeologist |
Educational
programs of the
Connectlcut River Museum are supported by the
Pompea Family and Prlmary Steel, Inc.
BEFORE
NEW ENGLAND
July
& August
Weekend
Family programs
Native
American
Native
American educator Phil Miller will construct a wigwam
In the museum and answer questions on lifestyles and
tools of the Algonquin native people. Check hands-on
program schedule below.
Dutch
American
Historian
and naturalist Allison Guinness will bring the experience
of Dutch colonials to life, including fur and wampum
trade and details of their daily existence. Check hands-on
program schedule below.
Hands-on
program Schedule
Family
programs are free with price of admission
and are appropriate for 6 yrs. to adult.
Interpreters will be available all day on program dates.
July
| Sat.
5 3-4 p.m. |
Beaver:
From Furs to Fashion |
| Sun.
6 3-4 p.m. |
You
Make the Fire |
| Sat.
12 3-4 p.m. |
Twist
and Tie: Making Rope |
| Sat.
19 3-4 p.m. |
Barter
and Buy: Colonial Fur Traders |
| Sun.
20 3-4 p.m. |
Wooden
Warp & Wet: Bark Baskets |
| Sat.
26 3-4 p.m.. |
Native
Knives: Flint Knapping |
| Sun.
27 3-4 p.m.. |
By
the Stars: Seafaring Navigation |
August
| Sat.
2 3-4 p.m. |
Picking
the Right Tie: Knots |
| Sun.
3 3-4 p.m. |
Before
Metal: Stone Axes |
| Sat.
9 3-4 p.m. |
Twist
and Tie: Making Rope |
| Sun.
10 3-4 p.m. |
A
Day in the Life of a Colonial Child |
| Sat.
16 3-4 p.m. |
Beaver:
From Furs to Fashion |
| Sun.
20 3-4 p.m. |
You
Make the Fire |
| Sun.
24 3-4 p.m. |
Barter
and Buy: Colonial Fur Traders |
|
