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Essex Historical Meeting

Documenting the 1947 film -
"Shipbuilders of Essex"

Join us to view the 1947 film, "Shipbuilders of Essex". This 25-minute film uses the building of the Gloucester fishing trawler, Saint Rosalie, as a backdrop to life in post-war Essex. Attendees may participate in the documentation of this film by identifying local people and places.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
7:00 pm

Waterline Center
Essex Shipbuilding Museum
66 Main Street
Essex, MA

Admission is free


Down River with Ashley Ahearn

Ashley Ahearn's personal story of her relationship to the Essex River reveals her touching and emotional connection to nature. First aired on NPR radio, this multi-image presentation and talk is not to be missed.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
7:30 pm

Waterline Center
Essex Shipbuilding Museum
66 Main Street
Essex, MA

Admission is free - seats are limited - come early!

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Row Hard No Excuses: with Bill Wolbach and Tom Mailhot

Two middle-aged men set out to win "the world's toughest race" - three thousand miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a rowboat. Is it a noble quest or an ill-fated nightmare?

Friday, June 6, 2008
8:00 pm

Waterline Center
Essex Shipbuilding Museum
66 Main Street
Essex, MA
(978) 768-7541

Admission*:
$10 - Members
$15 - Non-members


Seating is limited, reservations suggested.
Refreshments will be served.

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*It has come to our attention that the cost of admission has been published two different ways. The cost, as it is expressed here, is what it should be. Should this cause you any hardship, please let us know.




"Bits and Pieces"

The Essex Shipbuilding Museum

A photo essay by noted photographer Dawn Norris
Exhibit will be running through August 31, 2008

Opening reception with the photgrapher
Sunday, June 29, 2008
4:00 - 6:00 pm

Fortune Palace II Restaurant
99 Main Street
Essex, MA

Tickets: $15

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