Rum and Burning Fleets!
Sounds like one not to miss, But Rumpundit will be in Miami!
Burning of the Fleet Day Scheduled for May 8th in Essex
From a press release:
Row Boat Races New Addition to River Museum Activities
Essex, CT – They burned our ships and stole our rum! The historic British raid on Essex comes to life in Essex Village and at the Connecticut River Museum on Saturday, May 8. The festivities begin at 2 pm with the annual Burning of the Fleet Commemoration Parade presented by Essex’s own Sailing Masters of 1812 Fife & Drums corps. The parade kicks off at Essex Town Hall where the Sailing Masters will be joined by other regional fife and drums corps. From there, they will march down Main Street to perform a small “muster” and commemoration ceremony at water’s edge. At the conclusion of the parade, the Connecticut River Museum’s lawn will be the scene for re-enactors, colonial weaponry demonstrations, and children’s activities, all telling the story of the 1814 attack that destroyed 28 warships. New to the program this year is a row boat race from Steamboat Dock to Nott Island and back with local organizations fielding teams. The two designated race boats are being loaned out by the Maritime Education Network of Old Saybrook. All lawn activities are free to the public.
At 5 pm, all are invited to join museum staff in the Burning of the Fleet exhibit for a special program of storytelling. Admission will be reduced to $5 per person. A cash bar will also be open for enjoying a glass of rum and other drinks on the dock. The program will end in time for the 8 pm start of the 1st Annual Regency Ball hosted by the Sailing Masters of 1812 at Essex Town Hall.
For more information on these events or other museum programs, call 860-767-8269 or go to www.ctrivermuseum.org. The Connecticut River Museum, located at 67 Main Street on the historic Essex waterfront, is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the cultural and natural heritage of the Connecticut River through interactive exhibits, river cruises, education programs, special events, and heritage festivals.
Posted by admin on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Filed under Essex · Tagged with Burning of the Fleet, Connecticut River Museum