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SUMMARY:Think & Drink Series: The Sinking of the Lady Elgin
DESCRIPTION:Stop in at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on the evening of February 5th\, 2026\, to learn the fascinating history behind the collision and sinking of a luxurious sidewheel steamer\, Lady Elgin\, and how it came to be known as one of the worst maritime catastrophes in the Great Lakes. \nOur speaker tonight is the author of Lost Lady: The Lady Elgin Tragedy\, M. Paul Hollander. He recounts the 1860 wreck of the Lady Elgin\, one of the most devastating maritime disasters in Great Lakes history. The 90-minute presentation includes the author’s personal connection to the tragedy\, the historical events leading up to it\, and eyewitness accounts. \nThis installment will take place on Thursday\, February 5th\, at 6:30 pm\, at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. \nAdmission is free and open to the public\, with refreshments available for purchase. Each event features a specialty cocktail. \nDoors and bar open at 6:00 PM. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the limited bar. The talk and livestream will begin at 6:30 PM. To access the livestream of this event\, please register here: https://forms.gle/9uVKjxkDrRYh4BDL8. \nThe Wisconsin Maritime Museum is located at 75 Maritime Drive\, Manitowoc\, WI. For more information about this talk and upcoming events at the Museum\, please visit our website: wisconsinmaritime.org \nPlease note: although these events incorporate a thematic drink\, there is no requirement or emphasis on alcohol consumption. If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol and/or drug abuse\, please reach out to the national substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
URL:https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/event/think-drink-series-the-sinking-of-the-lady-elgin/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Maritime Museum
CATEGORIES:Educational,Think 'n Drink
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SUMMARY:Dive into the Archive
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that most museums have less than 10% of their collections on display at any given time? The Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s collection contains over 85\,000 historic artifacts\, photographs\, works of art\, and documents – most of which are not featured in current exhibitions.\n\nDrop in anytime between 12:30 and 3:00pm on Saturday\, as Archives and Collections Manager Serena Stuettgen brings artifacts from our collections storage out into the galleries. During this up-close viewing of historic artifacts\, learn the stories behind the objects and discover what it is like to care for a museum’s collection on a day-to-day basis. Artifacts will include a variety of different materials and subject matter.\nThis event is included in regular Museum admission and does not require registration. WMM Members are always free!\n\n 
URL:https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/event/dive-into-the-archive/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Maritime Museum
CATEGORIES:Admission,Educational,Exhibits
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