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Special Event: Freydis Joanna at the Maritime Museum Tuesday, June 30 7:30 pm  The lovely Freydis Joanna
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Freydis Joanna is a replica of a Viking faering, a small coastal vessel originally constructed around 900 AD. The replica was built at the Viking Ship Museum
in Roskilde, Denmark and is completing a cross Canada trek to the Danish Canadian National Museum and Gardens in Alberta. She will be on display in the Museum's courtyard until July 16th. Made from a single oak from the Royal Danish Forest, she was built using classic Viking techniques and tools. Come see a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship from a bygone era. | |
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Special Event: Happy Anniversary CSS Acadia! Wednesday, July 8  Chibley visits the Maritime Museum
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Throughout their careers, certain vessels acquire a mystique that sets them apart from other ships. CSS Acadia, the Maritime Museum’s Canadian Scientific Ship, is one such vessel. Launched in 1913 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, Acadia was the first vessel designed and built to survey Canada's northern waters. During a career that spanned 56 years, Acadia pioneered hydrographic research, survived the Halifax Explosion, and served in both World Wars. At 1 p.m. local author, Ruth Wells, will be reading from her book, Chibley's Adventures in Halifax, about a nautical cat that finds his way to the Museum and meets our ship's cat, Erik. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing by the author. Come celebrate the amazing history of this significant vessel and have a slice of anniversary cake at 2 p.m.! | |
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Special Event: Welcome to the World of 1759! July 16 to 20  Getting Ready for 1759 photo credit:
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The year was 1759 and the city of Halifax had celebrated the founding of the Naval Yard. 250 years later, this yard would become today’s HMC Dockyard, Canada’s east coast navy base and one of this country’s oldest defence establishments. To mark this prestigious anniversary, the Maritime Museum will host a special encampment during the 2009 Tall Ships Festival that will bring visitors back to 1759. Featuring more than 50 costumed animators representing 18th century civilian, naval and army life in Halifax, visitors will be able to experience sail making demonstrations, ropework, period cooking, and much more! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to celebrate a significant Canadian milestone by stepping back in time! The encampment will be taking place in the Museum's courtyard and is free of charge. | |
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Musical Event: The Shanty Gathering Friday, July 17 1:00 to 4:30
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Join Staff of the Maritime Museum and members of the Harbour Folk Society for a toe-tapping afternoon full of traditional maritime music.
Song sheets will be provided so exercise your lungs and take part in preserving our maritime heritage!
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Visiting Ship: Freedom Schooner Amistad August 1 to August 9  An Amazing photo of the Freedom Schooner Amistad
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This summer, the Freedom Schooner Amistad will return to Halifax to mark Black Freedom 175, a celebration of the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. In addition to participating in a variety of anniversary events, Amistad will be open for public tours while berthed at the Maritime Museum’s wharf. | |
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Public Programming Tours and Programs Weekdays 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00
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Get the inside scoop on Nova Scotia’s maritime history with one of the Museum’s daily tours. Available three times a day and led by knowledgeable museum interpreters, these 30-minute tours will focus on all of the Museum’s most popular subjects, such as the sinking of RMS Titanic in 1912 and the Halifax Explosion of 1917. Don’t miss this chance to navigate this province’s unique marine heritage with a guide who knows the way! Please call each morning to see what tours will be offered at which time. | |
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Musical Presentation The Sunday Sessions Sundays 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30 
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The Music of the Sea is an integral part of life in the Maritimes, whether it be in kitchens around the province, in pubs and bars, at the
end of the government wharf or now, at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Sea Songs and Shanties were sung in work time, at play time, in good
times and bad. Stop by on Sundays for traditional Maritime Music, played the incredibly talented staff of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
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Special Tour Ferry Boat Tales Tuesdays to Saturdays July & August 2:00 
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Halifax Harbour is home to the longest continually operational salt water ferry service in North America. Founded in 1752, the rich history of the ferry service
is full of colourful characters and momentous events. Join Museum staff for a lively and entertaining glimpse into history afloat. The tour will depart the Museum at 2:00, bound for the 2:15 harbour crossing. On the way, you'll be entertained by members of the DaPoPo Theatre Troupe, as they bring harbour history to life in a series of vignettes. Once you reach the Dartmouth side, the history begins in earnest as Museum staff tell the tales of the ferry service. The tour returns to the Halifax side at 3:00. The tours are part of a larger series of events, co-sponsored by the Halifax Regional Municipality, Metro Transit, Heritage Explorers and the DaPoPo Theatre. For more information of these offerings, click here. The tour is included in Museum admission | |
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Public Talk Tales of Pirates & Privateers of the North Atlantic Select Tuesdays at 7 p.m.  Avast!!
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Not all tales of piracy belong to the Caribbean. Ned Low and the dread pirate Roberts sailed eastern Canada’s waters too! Our coasts brought both pirates and privateers successes or failures, riches or capture. Bring your sense of adventure and discover the differences between villainous pirates and patriotic privateers.
Please note, this tour is subject to availability. Call 902-424-7490 for schedule. Free admission on Tuesdays after 5:30 p.m. | |
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Public Talk Ghosts & Marine Folklore Select Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
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Nova Scotian ghosts and restless spirits have been seen, sensed or heard along the coast by more than just one person! Stick with your group as you hear stories about spirits that have haunted our shores.
Please note, this tour is subject to availability. Call 902-424-7490 for schedule. Free admission on Tuesdays after 5:30 p.m | |
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Boatbuilding Demonstration: Restoring a “C”-Class Sloop  Eamonn Doorly restoring Whim.
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Each weekday, visit the large boatshed on the wharf and watch as work proceeds on the Museum’s latest restoration project, the "C" Class sloop, Whim. This 37 foot-long boat originated in Chester, Nova Scotia in the 1930s and was designed by Reuben Heisler. Once restored, this vessel will be a beautiful example of it’s era and a joy to behold in action. To see the project’s progress online, click here. | |
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Other Events and Programs Exhibits/Workshops/ At the Wharves/ Birthday Parties
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For more information on our many other programs and exhibits, please click here. | |
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