Shipwrecked
The Henry L. Ferguson Museum in partnership with the New London Maritime Society - Custom House Maritime Museum, will be hosting a mid-winter illustrated talk that we hope will bring you summery thoughts as you consider the beaches of Fishers Island with a new perspective.
FISM Coalition Meeting February 10
The Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition will be holding it's next Coalition meeting on Wednesday, February 10th from 1-3pm EST via Zoom. If you are not a Coalition member, but would still like to join and observe, please email the FISM Coordinator, Connor Jones, at fishersislandseagrass@gmail.com for more details.
Seamen of Color: Living and Sailing from the Port of New London, 1640-1880
As we celebrate Black History Month, The Henry L. Ferguson Museum and the New London Maritime Society are pleased to co-host Seamen of Color: Living and Sailing from the Port of New London, 1640-1880, an Illustrated Talk by Sandi Brewster-walker, chair and acting executive director of the Long Island Indigenous People Museum & Research Institute.
FISM Coalition Meeting March 22
The Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition will be holding it's next Coalition meeting on Monday, March 22nd from 1-3pm EST via Zoom. If you are not a Coalition member, but would still like to join and observe, please email the FISM Coordinator, Connor Jones, at fishersislandseagrass@gmail.com for more details.
Astronomy and the E. Wilbur Rice Jr. Observatory on Fishers Island
In this Sunday's virtual illustrated talk, John W. Briggs will delve into the fascinating stories behind the instrumentation of astronomy, and in particular, the little-known story of the astronomical observatory built right here on Fishers.
Fishers Island Ferries Over Time
In this virtual illustrated talk, Museum Director Pierce Rafferty hosts the premier of Fishers Island Ferries Over Time, a video that traces the history of ferry transportation to the island.
The Billion Oyster Project
Pete Malinowski, co-founder and Executive Director of the Billion Oyster Project (BOP), will reveal how they have harnessed the power of oyster to restore and reclaim New York Harbor while educating and engaging New York City’s students and citizens in BOP’s mission and purpose.
FISHERS ISLAND, NATURALLY
This year’s Annual Exhibition, complemented by two special exhibitions, celebrates the natural history of Fishers Island, primarily through the lens of contemporary photography, with a focus on both habitats and the diverse species that utilize and/or occupy them.
Magic of Feathers
FAMILY PROGRAM. Discover some of the ways birds rely on their feathers for survival, not just for flight. See images of feathers under a microscope, and meet one of our resident birds! In person at Museum. Advance registration and face masks required. Limited to 15 children.
Barred Owls
Ornithologist Rob Bierregaard’s illustrated talk focuses on the Barred Owl, the most widespread owl on Fishers Island. Their call is often described as sounding like: “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?”
Rodents Running Wild
FAMILY PROGRAM. Rodents live everywhere and come in all shapes and sizes from tiny field mice to giant beavers. Learn more about the amazing adaptations these ingenious critters have. In person at Museum. Advance registration and face masks required. Limited to 15 children.
Uprooted: A Gardener Reflects on Beginning Again
Virtual illustrated lecture by acclaimed garden author Page Dickey. She has been gardening passionately since her early twenties, and writing about gardening, as well as designing gardens for others, for the last three decades. She has written eight books and edited another. Most of her books concentrate on aspects of garden design such as creating gardens that reflect their settings.
Backyard Birds and Insects
FAMILY PROGRAM. Awaken to the wonder of the wild in your own backyard! Meet local species and learn how you can help make your yard the perfect habitat for them. Make a seed bomb with native wildflower seeds. In person at Museum. Advance registration and face masks required. Limited to 15 children.
Vernal Pools
This illustrated talk by Bruce Fellman, environmental photojournalist, naturalist and teacher, focuses on the variety of amazing life within the temporary wetlands known as vernal pools. Virtual Program + In-person (limited to 35 people)
FISM Outreach Webinar
The Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition will be holding its first informational webinar of the summer from 12-1pm July 27th
