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SUMMARY:Michigan Student Film Festival Judging
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Maritime Museum is proud to sponsor a new award category at the 58th Michigan Student Film Festival\, recognizing excellence among K-12 filmmakers whose short films explore Michigan’s waterways\, their history\, and conservation. \nWinning entries may be selected from any of the festival’s traditional categories\, including PSAs\, narrative short films\, documentaries\, animation\, and music videos. We invite you to join us Thursday\, April 9th 3:00pm-5:00pm in the R.B. Annis to help judge and celebrate the next generation of storytellers highlighting Michigan’s maritime history!
URL:https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/michigan-student-film-festival-judging/
LOCATION:Michigan Maritime Museum\, 260 Dyckman Avenue\, South Haven\, MI\, 49090\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clothing\, Canvas\, & Craft: Civilian Sailors of the Early 19th Century 
DESCRIPTION:Clothing\, Canvas\, & Craft: Civilian Sailors of the Early 19th Century \nDate: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 \nTime: 12:30–1:30 PM  \nJoin us as Samson Historical unveils the latest in fashion for sailors… circa early 1800s that is! This presentation will cover civilian sailors’ clothing\, gear\, and personal items along with context on how individuals may have found themselves working aboard vessels in Michigan during the time of the original Friends Good Will. $5 for members/ $15 for non-members (includes admission ticket to the Michigan Maritime Museum)   \nRegister for the presentation online or by calling (269) 637-8078. \nOptional: Hands-On Workshop: Handsewn Seabag Construction \nTime: 2:30–4:30 PM  \nAfter the presentation\, Samson Historical will be hosting a two-hour instructional workshop in which participants will hand-sew a period-appropriate sailor’s seabag. All ages welcome. Limited to 15 participants\, so pre-registration is required. $35 for members/$40 for non-members (includes admission ticket to the Michigan Maritime Museum).   \nRegister for the workshop online or by calling (269) 637-8078.
URL:https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/clothing-canvas-craft-civilian-sailors-of-the-early-19th-century/
LOCATION:Michigan Maritime Museum\, 260 Dyckman Avenue\, South Haven\, MI\, 49090\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free First Sundays
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Maritime Museum is open the first Sundays of every month from November through April from 10am-5pm with FREE admission for all visitors! \nDrop in to the Jerry Mason Learning Center between 11am-1pm\, to make art with the South Haven Center for the Arts! Create a drawing composition with a viewfinder. Make a unique piece of beach glass art. All ages are welcome. \nGuests can explore the Museum’s indoor and outdoor galleries\, featuring a mix of permanent and rotating exhibits that celebrate Michigan’s rich maritime history. Step aboard the Full Steam Ahead exhibit and experience the golden age of steamship travel on the Great Lakes\, or discover the heroism and ingenuity of the U.S. Coast Guard Lifesaving Service. Be sure to explore the Museum’s collection of antique and historically significant boats\, some dating back to the 1800s. \nWhile at the Museum\, don’t miss the chance to learn a classic sailor’s skill by practicing maritime knot tying in the Jerry Mason Learning Center. \nMake plans today to visit and discover the wonders of the Michigan Maritime Museum.
URL:https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/free-first-sundays-2/
LOCATION:Michigan Maritime Museum\, 260 Dyckman Avenue\, South Haven\, MI\, 49090\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Forest to Shore: Stories of Michigan’s Land and Lakes- Birds of the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:A Collaborative Lecture Series by Kalamazoo Nature Center & Michigan Maritime Museum\nDiscover the rich tapestry of Michigan’s natural landscapes and maritime heritage in this engaging lecture series. From Forest to Shore brings together maritime experts and naturalists to explore the deep connections between the state’s inland ecosystems and its Great Lakes waterways. Through captivating stories\, scientific insights\, and cultural perspectives\, each lecture will highlight how forests\, wetlands\, and shorelines have shaped Michigan’s history\, ecology\, and communities. Join us as we journey across time and terrain—celebrating the resilience of nature and the enduring legacy of life along the lakes. \nThe Great Lakes are a unique natural wonder\, shaping not just the ecosystem of Michigan but also affecting the movements of animals across the continent! Join Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Jackie Shea to learn more about how our incredible shorelines make us a hotspot for migratory birds and waterfowl\, and leave with a deeper appreciation of the avian world around us. \nTickets are free for Michigan Maritime Museum members and Kalamazoo Nature Center members. $10 for non-members. Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets will only be available for purchase in person.
URL:https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/from-forest-to-shore-stories-of-michigans-land-and-lakes-birds-of-the-great-lakes/
LOCATION:Michigan Maritime Museum\, 260 Dyckman Avenue\, South Haven\, MI\, 49090\, United States
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SUMMARY:MMM Lecture Series: Rosie the Riveter & Beyond: How Women Helped Win WWII
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special presentation with Jeannette Gutierrez of the Michigan Rosies as she highlights women’s important contribution to Allied Victory in World War II with a special focus on Michigan’s maritime activities. Jeannette delves into the many ways women did their part\, including war production work\, women in the armed forces\, volunteer women\, and celebrity influencers. The Michigan Rosies is a proudly independent and Michigan-based nonprofit group dedicated to honoring the Rosies of WWII and to preserving Rosie’s legacy in Michigan and beyond. Learn more at www.michiganrosies.org.  \n\nTickets are free for Museum members and $10 for non-members. Doors open at 6 PM. You can purchase tickets for this event online\, over the phone\, or in-person.\n\n\nThis lecture series is made possible thanks to the Nielsen-Wells Grant Fund and Mike & Sue Smith.\nThe virtual viewing is made possible thanks to Steve & Emily Holt. \nReserve Tickets Here!\nPurchase your Virtual Lecture Pass Here!
URL:https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/mmm-lecture-series-rosie-the-riveter-beyond-how-women-helped-win-wwii/
LOCATION:Michigan Maritime Museum\, 260 Dyckman Avenue\, South Haven\, MI\, 49090\, United States
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