Lecture: "The History and Future of Grain Races"

01/19/2022 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM ET

Description

"The History and Future of Grain Races"

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | 7:00 PM

Virtual Via Zoom

$7/person | HRMM Members FREE

When grain was shipped across the ocean, whoever made it to port first would get the best price on their cargoes. Sailing ships would race the weather, the ocean currents, and each other to beat the odds. This lecture discusses the history of these long-haul races and provides information on the Northeast Grain Race, to be held on the Hudson River in the spring of 2022, including rules and how to participate.

Speaker Bio:

Steven Woods is the Solaris and Education coordinator at HRMM. He has worked in museums for over 20 years and holds a Master's degree in Resilient and Sustainable Communities from Prescott College.

Program information:

This program is being presented  virtually via Zoom. You will receive the link to the Zoom meeting in your registration confirmation email. Please save that email to access the virtual lecture. 

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