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SUMMARY:HLFM Land Trust Restoration and Management Techniques and the Expansion of the Prescribed Burn Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum to learn more about how we use controlled (“prescribed”) burning within the HLFM Land Trust. At this community event\, you will learn about the role of fire as a management technique and the reasons it can be an effective part of responsible land stewardship. Presenters will also review the safety measures and protocols followed before\, during\, and after a controlled burn. Land Trust staff will be joined by Fishers Island Fire Department Chief Chris Aiello and burn experts Bob Panko and Bill Edwards\, who have assisted with past burns at Middle Farms and will assist with future burns at new sites. \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026\nTime: 5:00–6:00 pm (please note later time than our usual talks)\nPlace: In-person at the Museum\, 2nd floor and virtual\, via zoom \nJoin Zoom WebinarThe HLFM Land Trust consists of nearly 400 acres of conserved land on Fishers Island. Within the Land Trust\, the Museum has managed the Middle Farms grassland with controlled burns for decades\, helping maintain open grassland habitat\, reduce wildfire risk\, return nutrients to the soil\, support native plants and wildflowers\, manage certain pests\, and improve habitat for wildlife. This fall\, the Museum plans to pilot the use of fire on additional Land Trust sites. \nPrescribed burn at Middle Farms by Fishers Island Fire Department\, March 2025. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83806149200?pwd=CWRljyXc1YqlCbo76VtUExa3f141HX.1 \nMeeting chat link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83806149200 \nMeeting ID: 838 0614 9200\nPasscode: 908340 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,83806149200# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,83806149200# US \n— \nJoin by SIP\n• 83806149200@zoomcrc.com \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83806149200/invitations?signature=ldsVWhTtsH9GlizZT_ImrnTbELY2XZVQVepKMigbI1E
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/hlfm-land-trust-restoration-and-management-techniques-and-the-expansion-of-the-prescribed-burn-program/
CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture
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SUMMARY:Prehistoric Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time to meet the animals and plants that lived long before humans—and discover which ones are still here today. Unearth the story of ancient wildlife and meet their modern relatives. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026\nTIME: 2 to 3 p.m.\nLOCATION: In person at the Museum \nDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up.\nSuggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum.\nAttendance is limited to 15 children so advance registration is recommended.\nPlease phone: 631-788-7239 or email info@fergusonmuseum.org\n(note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s). \nPHOTO CREDIT: Snapping turtle. Courtesy of Justine Kibbe
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/prehistoric-creatures/
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T083000
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SUMMARY:FISM 4th Annual Fishers Island Eelgrass Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition for its 4th Annual Eelgrass Boat Tour\, featuring the inspiring Jamie Vaudrey\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Research Professor of Marine Sciences\, University of Connecticut.\nWHEN: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\, 8:30-10:30 am \nLOCATION: Fishers Island Ferry Dock\, Fishers Island\, NY\n(CT attendees are welcome to join the charter departing at 7:30 AM from Fort Trumbull) \nTICKETS: $50/person \nSeating is limited to 28 people\, so reserve your spot today! \nRegister Now!We’ll embark from the Fishers Island Ferry Dock\, cruising to some of our island’s most vibrant eelgrass locations. Marvel at the beauty of eelgrass from the boat and uncover the unique qualities that define these vital ecosystems. \nAs you enjoy breakfast on board\, Dr. Vaudrey will share insights about the importance of eelgrass to the Long Island Sound ecosystem and the challenges it faces. Learn to identify and distinguish these remarkable plants from salt marsh grasses\, widgeon grass\, and seaweed. Explore the innovative methods scientists are using to restore and protect Long Island Sound eelgrass! \nEach attendee will receive a special FISM gift to commemorate this unforgettable experience. \nAbout Our Speaker:\nJamie Vaudrey\, Ph.D. \nDr. Vaudrey is a trailblazer in the fascinating world of coastal ecosystem dynamics! With a passion for exploring how land use affects the coastal environment\, she dives deep into the intricate relationship between human activities and eutrophication in both expansive systems like Narragansett Bay and smaller embayments. Her enthusiasm for seagrass systems is infectious; she sees them not only as indicators of pristine water quality but also as crucial players in maintaining vibrant coastal ecosystems. \nWith a wealth of experience from multiple seagrass projects throughout New England\, she’s making waves by assessing genetic diversity in eelgrass\, evaluating restoration projects\, and crafting innovative models that pave the way for successful restoration efforts. \nDr. Vaudrey’s academic journey is impressive—she earned her B.A. in Biology with a minor in Philosophy from Wellesley College\, MA\, followed by a Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Connecticut. Currently\, as a research faculty member in the Department of Marine Sciences at UConn\, she plays a pivotal role in establishing a National Estuarine Research Reserve in Connecticut\, which has already made a significant impact since its opening in July 2022. \nHer work is not just about research; it’s about inspiring change and fostering a deeper understanding of our coastal environments. Don’t miss the chance to hear from this passionate advocate for our oceans!
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/fism-4th-annual-fishers-island-eelgrass-boat-tour/
CATEGORIES:FI Seagrass Coalition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000
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SUMMARY:From Glaciers to Gardens: How Earthworms Shaped Northeastern Forest Soils
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk by Annise Dobson\, Associate Research Scientist at Yale University\, who will share how the history of earthworms in North America has been shaped by ancient glaciation\, centuries of human-mediated introductions and spread\, and multiple waves of biological invasion.\nThis talk traces that history from the post-glacial forest assembly absent of earthworms and spread of European earthworms through agriculture\, logging\, road building\, horticulture\, and fishing bait. We then examine contemporary invasion of jumping worms\, and how different earthworm groups reshape habitats by accelerating leaf-litter breakdown\, altering soil structure and nutrient cycling\, and changing conditions for seeds\, seedlings\, and fungal communities. Finally\, we consider how earthworm impacts interact with other stressors such as invasive plants\, overabundant deer\, and climate-driven shifts in temperature and moisture\, and we outline practical steps for reducing spread and supporting conservation and management goals. \nWHEN: Sunday\, August 16\, 2026\nTIME: 4-5 p.m.\nPLACE: In person at the Museum and virtual via zoom \nJoin Zoom WebinarAnnise Dobson is the Director of Research Programs\, Associate Research Scientist\, and Lecturer in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and the School of the Environment at Yale University. She grew up on a farm in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario\, Canada\, and completed her PhD at Cornell University. Her research focuses on plant-soil interactions and the ecosystem-level impacts of invasive species. Her work investigates the cascading effects of jumping worms on forest health\, from the soil food web\, up to the seedling layer\, and beyond. Dr. Dobson is passionate about translating scientific discovery into practical land management guidance and is actively involved in outreach to help land managers and the public understand and respond to this pressing ecological threat. \nPHOTO CREDITS: Grant Dobson \nJoin from PC\, Mac\, iPad\, or Android:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84396919876 \nPhone one-tap:\n+16694449171\,\,84396919876# US\n+16699009128\,\,84396919876# US (San Jose) \nJoin via audio:\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\nWebinar ID: 843 9691 9876\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb03lgIB1m
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/from-glaciers-to-gardens-how-earthworms-shaped-northeastern-forest-soils/
CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture
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SUMMARY:FIND 2026 (MORNING PROGRAM)
DESCRIPTION:FISHERS ISLAND NATURE DISCOVERY\n2026 – The 7th Year of FIND\nA Week (5 DAYS from 9 AM to NOON) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. \nFIND offers a week of learning programs for young Island naturalists on a variety of environmental topics relating to the natural history and stewardship of our Island.\nUsing the Ferguson Museum as a base\, the programs provide an indoor/outdoor learning experience that introduces our children to the Island’s natural resources and some of the challenges faced in maintaining its fragile ecology. Led by educators\, the children discover the Island’s natural history through a combination of hands-on exploration\, observation\, and interpretation. \nWHEN: The 2026 FIND program will run for one week from August 17 to August 21; Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. to noon. To promote group cohesion and learning\, we encourage all participants to attend all five sessions. \nWHO: 20 children max\, all between the ages of 5 to 10. Depending on numbers\, attendees will either be in one group\, or split into two groups by age. \nEach group will be led by educator/s from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) or the Niantic Children’s Museum\, assisted at times by Museum staff and guest naturalists. \nWHERE: Outdoor locations will vary based on the daily plan\, but will include Fishers Island’s beaches\, woods\, and ponds. Indoor learning will take place at the Museum and will include art and science projects related to the daily subject matter. \nCOST: The cost per participant is $425 for the week. (Current FI School students can attend at no cost.) \nREGISTRATION: Please call the Museum (631-788-7239) or e-mail info@fergusonmuseum.org to reserve a spot for your child/children (and note the FIND program and the name and age of the attendee/s). The registration and payment form will then be sent to you. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop a love of nature and ecology through participatory learning both at the Museum and in the field.
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/find-2026-morning-program/
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
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SUMMARY:Inspect an Insect
DESCRIPTION:Gain an appreciation for the diversity of insects as we examine insect specimens\, meet a live insect\, and use nets to see what insects are living outside of the Museum! \nWHEN: Wednesday\, August 19\, 2026\nTIME: 2 to 3 p.m.\nLOCATION: In person at the Museum \nDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up.\nSuggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum.\nAttendance is limited to 15 children so advance registration is recommended.\nPlease phone: 631-788-7239 or email info@fergusonmuseum.org\n(note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s).
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/inspect-an-insect-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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SUMMARY:Tour of Olmsted Brothers’ Landscape Design Being Restored at East End
DESCRIPTION:Join RoAnn Costin and William (Ned) Friedman\, Director of Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum\, for a tour of her property\, Rose Nest\, which she is restoring to the original Olmsted Brothers landscape design.\nIn the late 1920s\, the legendary Olmsted Brothers Firm of Brookline\, MA. created an elaborate landscape design for the George E. Hardy property overlooking Island Pond (later owned by the Mallory and O’Keefe families). \nRoAnn invites you to tour the grounds! \nWhen: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nTime: 4 pm\nPlace: Costin house at the East End\nReception to follow.\nRegistration Required. SOLD OUT! To be placed on the wait list\, contact the Ferguson Museum by phone (631-788-7239) or by e-mail (info@fergusonmuseum.org). \nABOVE PHOTO: Lot design for Hardy property\, originally named Winkath. \nPlease note related talk “Evolving Landscapes: Olmsted\, Design\, and the Arnold Arboretum” on Sunday\, August 23 by William (Ned) Friedman\, Director of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University\, who will take us on an exploration of Frederick Law Olmsted’s design legacy embodied at one of his most renowned and best-preserved landscapes: the Arnold Arboretum.
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/tour-of-olmsted-brothers-landscape-design-being-restored-at-east-end/
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T160000
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SUMMARY:Evolving Landscapes: Olmsted\, Design\, and the Arnold Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for a richly illustrated talk by William (Ned) Friedman\, Director of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University\, who will take us on an exploration of Frederick Law Olmsted’s design legacy embodied at one of his most renowned and best-preserved landscapes: the Arnold Arboretum.\nWhen: Sunday\, August 23\, 2026\nTime: 4-5 pm\nPlace: At the Museum\, 2nd floor and virtual\, via zoom\nReception to follow.\nSpace is limited for in-person talk\, registration is required. Please register by contacting the Museum at 631-788-7239 or info@fergusonmuseum.org. \nJoin Zoom WebinarWe will learn about the design history of the Arboretum\, from its origins under Frederick Law Olmsted to decades of evolution that involved contributions by the Olmsted Brothers\, including lessons learned in modern times about how to manifest their visions in our contemporary world. \nNed will also share how a groundbreaking\, 19th-century collaboration between the City of Boston and Harvard University gave birth to the Arnold Arboretum\, which is today a world-leading scientific research enterprise dedicated to the study of woody plants\, and a crown jewel in Boston’s Emerald Necklace – a public park that is free and open 365 days a year\, fulfilling Olmsted’s vision of making the natural world accessible to every person\, no matter their background. This talk will connect past to present\, culminating in a reminder that we can learn from legendary designs and also make them relevant for our times. \nPlease note related event\, “Tour of Olmsted Brothers’ landscape design being restored at East End” – the SOLD OUT event with RoAnn Costin and William (Ned) Friedman\, Director of Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum\, Saturday\, August 22\, 2026 to tour her property\, “Rose Nest”\, which she is restoring to the original Olmsted Brothers landscape design. Registration required. \nWilliam (Ned) Friedman\, an evolutionary biologist who has done extensive research on the origin and early evolution of flowering plants\, has served since 2011 as the eighth director of the Arnold Arboretum. He is also a tenured professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University. \nAs leader of the nation’s first public arboretum\, Ned has positioned the Arnold Arboretum to confront current world challenges by redoubling the institution’s commitments to public health\, free access to programming and the beauty of the landscape for all citizens\, and global change mitigation projects. His vision for what a twenty-first century arboretum can and should be is fueling the largest redesign of horticultural and visitor infrastructure in the landscape since the Arboretum’s founding\, as well as forging a significant commitment to advancing environmental equity and climate change scholarship. \nFriedman’s academic research has focused on patterns of plant morphology\, anatomy\, and cell biology. He has been acclaimed for his discovery of a new type of reproductive structure in an ancient flowering plant that may represent a critical link between flowering plants and their ancestors. Friedman also has a keen interest in the history of science\, particularly the intellectual history of evolutionism. He has designed and taught courses on the life and work of Charles Darwin and other historical figures and lectured on the subject at natural history museums and other venues. \nAs a botanist who has devoted his entire career to studying the evolutionary diversification of plants\, he feels privileged to have the opportunity to steward\, promote\, and share the extraordinary botanical and horticultural resources of the Arnold Arboretum with students\, scholars\, and millions of annual visitors. \nHe is a graduate of Oberlin College and the University of California\, Berkeley\, and taught at the University of Georgia and the University of Colorado before joining Harvard University and the Arnold Arboretum. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Olmsted Arboretum Design\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Arboretum Bussey Hill\, Lilac Collection photo by Jon Hetman\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Arboretum Kent Field\, Conifer Collection\, Autumn photo by Ned Friedman\n				\n		\n\nJoin from PC\, Mac\, iPad\, or Android:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84589313776 \nPhone one-tap:\n+16465588656\,\,84589313776# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,84589313776# US \nJoin via audio:\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US \nWebinar ID: 845 8931 3776 \nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdg4DhZ8gb
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/evolving-landscapes-olmsted-design-and-the-arnold-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture
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SUMMARY:Step onto Race Rock. Visit inside the lighthouse!
DESCRIPTION:Visit Inside Race Rock Lighthouse\nFor the first time in three years\, the New London Maritime Society in partnership with the HLF Museum is offering a limited number of trips to visit inside Race Rock Lighthouse. \nWHAT: There will be four trips  \nWHEN:  Wednesday\, August 26 – SOLD OUT! Stay tuned for new tour date! \nWHERE: Departing from Silver Eel Cove on Fishers Island\, NY\, next to the Fishers Island Ferry dock. (Passengers coming from the mainland will take the Fishers Island Ferry) \nTIME: Trips depart on the hour at 9:00 AM\, 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM\, and 12:00 noon. (For each departure we estimate you will return in 1 hour 45 minutes.) \n\nGet TicketsThe Race Rock Experience\nSpace is very limited. Each Race Rock trip is limited to six passengers. \nTo reach Race Rock Light Station\, we take a landing craft out to the lighthouse. \nOnce there\, you’ll have approximately 45 minutes to explore Race Rock Light before returning to Fishers Island. \nLanding at Race Rock requires some physical dexterity. You don’t have to be a Ninja\, but you will need to balance on the edge of the boat and climb directly up a ladder to reach the lighthouse platform. \nEveryone must sign a waiver of liability before boarding. \nAll passengers must wear a life jacket\, provided by us\, while in transit. \nAppropriate footwear is also required: deck shoes or sneakers only—no sandals or flip-flops. \nWeather & Safety\nTrips are weather-dependent. Wind conditions can change quickly\, and there is always the possibility of a last-minute cancellation. Our captain makes the final decision\, and your safety is our primary concern. \nPlease check your email before leaving for the dock for any last-minute changes or cancellations. If the tour is canceled because of weather\, we will notify you by email. \nIf you want to take a chance on a last-minute opening\, please call 203-444-2884. \nAbout Race Rock Light Station\nRace Rock Light Station is a remarkable feat of 19th-century engineering. The lighthouse consists of a two-and-one-half-story Gothic Revival-style granite masonry keeper’s dwelling with an integral three-and-one-half-story tower. The 67-foot-high tower has an octagonal cast-iron lantern and gallery surrounded by a wrought-iron railing. The station also contains six brick-lined rooms in the basement and dwelling. \nConstruction of Race Rock Light was an engineering feat directed over seven years by New London’s own Captain T. A. Scott. The lighthouse was first lit in 1878. For 139 years\, Race Rock’s red lantern and foghorn guided mariners through the roiling currents at the Race. \nIn 2013\, Race Rock Light Station was entrusted to the New London Maritime Society by the federal government through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. \nRace Rock Light Station (1878)\, along with New London Harbor Light (established 1760; current tower 1801) and Ledge Light (1909) at the mouth of the Thames River\, forms a pathway of beacons leading from the Atlantic Ocean to the historic port of New London. All three lights are now owned by the New London Maritime Society. \nProceeds from these tours support the restoration and preservation of our local lighthouses. \nTour Prices\nAdults: $135 \nNLMS Members: $110 \nYour ticket also includes: \n\nFree admission to the Custom House Maritime Museum ($10 value)\n10% discount in the Museum Shop\n\nTickets are non-refundable unless there is a weather cancellation. All tours are weather-dependent\, so please check your email inbox before departing for the dock. \nImportant Information\nFood and drink\, except for water\, are not permitted on the boat. \nFor safety reasons\, no alcoholic beverages are permitted. \nAppropriate footwear is required: deck shoes or sneakers. No sandals or flip-flops. \nAll passengers must wear a life jacket while in transit. \nAll passengers must sign a waiver of liability before boarding. \nPlease check your email before the trip for weather updates and any last-minute changes or cancellations. \nPlease make your reservation immediately—space is limited! \nThank you for your support of our historic lighthouses.
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/step-onto-race-rock-visit-inside-the-lighthouse/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Innovative Animal Adaptations
DESCRIPTION:Discover the world of biomicry and learn about human inventions that were inspired by animals and plants in the wild. Explore hands-on activities to replicate some of the incredible adaptations that animals have perfected over millions of years. Meet DPNC ambassador animals and observe their innovative adaptations! \nWHEN: Wednesday\, August 26\, 2026\nTIME: 2 to 3 p.m.\nLOCATION: In person at the Museum \nDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up.\nSuggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum.\nAttendance is limited to 15 children so advance registration is recommended.\nPlease phone: 631-788-7239 or email info@fergusonmuseum.org\n(note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s).
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/innovative-animal-adaptations-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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SUMMARY:Step onto Race Rock. Visit inside the lighthouse! - 2nd Day Added
DESCRIPTION:Visit Inside Race Rock Lighthouse\nFor the first time in three years\, the New London Maritime Society in partnership with the HLF Museum is offering a limited number of trips to visit inside Race Rock Lighthouse. but due to high demand\, these tours sold out quickly! Because of this\, we are happy to add an extra tour day so more people can experience this remarkable feat of 19th-century engineering! \nWHAT: There will be four more trips  \nWHEN:  Saturday\, August 29 – 2nd DAY ADDED! \nWHERE: Departing from Silver Eel Cove on Fishers Island\, NY\, next to the Fishers Island Ferry dock. (Passengers coming from the mainland will take the Fishers Island Ferry and connect with the tour.) \nTIME: Trips depart on the hour at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM\, 12:00 noon\, and 1 PM. (For each departure we estimate you will return in 1 hour 45 minutes.) \n\nGet TicketsThe Race Rock Experience\nSpace is very limited. Each Race Rock trip is limited to six passengers. \nTo reach Race Rock Light Station\, we take a landing craft out to the lighthouse. \nOnce there\, you’ll have approximately 45 minutes to explore Race Rock Light before returning to Fishers Island. \nLanding at Race Rock requires some physical dexterity. You don’t have to be a Ninja\, but you will need to balance on the edge of the boat and climb directly up a ladder to reach the lighthouse platform. \nEveryone must sign a waiver of liability before boarding. \nAll passengers must wear a life jacket\, provided by us\, while in transit. \nAppropriate footwear is also required: deck shoes or sneakers only—no sandals or flip-flops. \nWeather & Safety\nTrips are weather-dependent. Wind conditions can change quickly\, and there is always the possibility of a last-minute cancellation. Our captain makes the final decision\, and your safety is our primary concern. \nPlease check your email before leaving for the dock for any last-minute changes or cancellations. If the tour is canceled because of weather\, we will notify you by email. \nIf you want to take a chance on a last-minute opening\, please call 203-444-2884. \nAbout Race Rock Light Station\nRace Rock Light Station is a remarkable feat of 19th-century engineering. The lighthouse consists of a two-and-one-half-story Gothic Revival-style granite masonry keeper’s dwelling with an integral three-and-one-half-story tower. The 67-foot-high tower has an octagonal cast-iron lantern and gallery surrounded by a wrought-iron railing. The station also contains six brick-lined rooms in the basement and dwelling. \nConstruction of Race Rock Light was an engineering feat directed over seven years by New London’s own Captain T. A. Scott. The lighthouse was first lit in 1878. For 139 years\, Race Rock’s red lantern and foghorn guided mariners through the roiling currents at the Race. \nIn 2013\, Race Rock Light Station was entrusted to the New London Maritime Society by the federal government through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. \nRace Rock Light Station (1878)\, along with New London Harbor Light (established 1760; current tower 1801) and Ledge Light (1909) at the mouth of the Thames River\, forms a pathway of beacons leading from the Atlantic Ocean to the historic port of New London. All three lights are now owned by the New London Maritime Society. \nProceeds from these tours support the restoration and preservation of our local lighthouses. \nTour Prices\nAdults: $135 \nNLMS Members: $110 \nYour ticket also includes: \n\nFree admission to the Custom House Maritime Museum ($10 value)\n10% discount in the Museum Shop\n\nTickets are non-refundable unless there is a weather cancellation. All tours are weather-dependent\, so please check your email inbox before departing for the dock. \nImportant Information\nFood and drink\, except for water\, are not permitted on the boat. \nFor safety reasons\, no alcoholic beverages are permitted. \nAppropriate footwear is required: deck shoes or sneakers. No sandals or flip-flops. \nAll passengers must wear a life jacket while in transit. \nAll passengers must sign a waiver of liability before boarding. \nPlease check your email before the trip for weather updates and any last-minute changes or cancellations. \nPlease make your reservation immediately—space is limited! \nThank you for your support of our historic lighthouses.
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/step-onto-race-rock-visit-inside-the-lighthouse-2nd-day-added/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
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SUMMARY:The Blue Humanities: Reimagining America’s Maritime History
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk by Associate Professor of History at the University at Albany\, State University of New York\, Christopher L. Pastore\, who will give a fast-paced tour through America’s maritime history and explore how and why sea stories have changed over time.\nDuring the early twentieth centuries maritime topics drew considerable interest\, but by the second half the ocean’s past had fallen from favor. More recently\, historians\, geographers\, and literary scholars have breathed new life into salty subjects\, filling shelves with books organized around the idea of the “blue humanities.” Intended for fishermen\, sailors\, and beach combers alike\, this lecture explores why the field has faced this ebb and flood—and provides a winter reading list in the process. \nWHEN: Sunday\, August 30\, 2026\nTIME: 4 p.m.\nPLACE: In person at the Museum and virtual via zoom \nJoin Zoom WebinarChristopher L. Pastore \nChristopher L. Pastore is Associate Professor of History at the University at Albany\, State University of New York\, where he teaches courses in environmental history\, early America\, and the Atlantic world. He holds a Ph.D. in American History and M.S. in college teaching from the University of New Hampshire\, an M.F.A. in nonfiction Creative Writing from New School University\, and a B.A. in Biology from Bowdoin College. He is the author of Temple to the Wind: The Story of America’s Greatest Naval Architect and His Masterpiece\, Reliance (Lyons Press\, 2005) and Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New England (Harvard University Press\, 2014). He is currently writing an environmental history of the Atlantic world with working title of A Thousand Thousand Slimy Things: A Natural History of the Sea from the Bottom Up. \nPHOTO CREDIT: Winslow Homer\, Boys in a Dory\, 1873\, Public domain\, via Wikimedia Commons \nJoin from PC\, Mac\, iPad\, or Android:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88457097810 \nPhone one-tap:\n+16694449171\,\,88457097810# US\n+16699009128\,\,88457097810# US (San Jose) \nJoin via audio:\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US \nWebinar ID: 884 5709 7810 \nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdL7znbQy7
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/the-blue-humanities-reimagining-americas-maritime-history/
CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture
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