Hidden Histories: The Quest continues…

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Sponge Fishing Boat Unloading in South Courtyard at the Mariners’ in June 19, 1936.

In Homer’s epicThe Odyssey, Odysseus, the Greek military strategist and King of Ithica, is on a quest to return home and retake his rightful place as king. Like Odysseus, many of us at The Mariners’ Museum and Park have also been on a quest. Our search has been to identify the men who built the original Museum facility so they may take their rightful place in the history of the Museum. Our quest is titled “Hidden Histories.”

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What is “Hidden Histories”?

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“Photographs of the Personnel of The Mariners’ Museum” dated 1935. INST-ST-28, Courtesy of The Mariners’ Museum and Park.

Whatis“Hidden Histories”?

Just as I was about ready to post this blog, I had to rewrite my opening because I just spent 45 rewarding minutes on the phone with a wonderful gentleman, Mr. Brown. Our mission at The Mariners’ Museum and Park is to connect people to the world’s waters – because through the waters, through our shared maritime heritage – we are connected to one another.Read more