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13th Annual Cape Cod Maritime History Symposium

05/26/09 · 7:51 am :: posted by Museum

The 13th Annual Cape Cod Maritime History Symposium
will be held Saturday, May 30, 2009
from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History.
Cost to attend is $20. Pre-registration is required!
Call 508.896.3867 or email info@ccmnh.org

The agenda for this interesting day of maritime lectures and exhibits is below:

8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Bob Dwyer, Executive Director, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Welcome & Moderator
Theresa Mitchell Barbo, Symposium Founder & Director
Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
"The Last Breachs Bouy Rescue on Cape Cod: The 1962 Coast Guard Rescue of the F/V Margaret Rose"
Daniel Davidson, CPO ENG, USCG (Ret.)

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
"Encountering History Might Just Be A Walk On A Cape Cod Beach"
Victor T. Mastone, Director, Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Luncheon
Catered by Ardeo
Exhibit tables
Historical Societies' Gift Shop & Showcase Exhibits
Book Sales & Signings

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
"Celebrating Falmouth's Favorite Daughter: Katharine Lee Bates"
Carolyn T. Powers, Executive Director, Falmouth Historical Society

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
"From Whaling to Whale watching: A History of Whales Around Cape Cod".
Heather Rockwell, Board of Directors, Cetacean Society International and
Regina Asmutis-Silvia, Senior Biologist, Whale Dolphin Conservation Society

Adjourn

Following the symposium, enjoy a complimentary tour of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History.

Sponsored by: Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod Media Group,

Cape Cod Marine Trades Association, Cape Cod Commission and Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.

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