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Welcome Commissioner Murray
Jack Murray was recently appointed as DCR Commissioner to replace Ed Lambert who has taken a position with University of Massachusetts – Boston. We thank Ed for his work to assure a good future for Ernestina and wish him … Continue reading
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There Was Dancing in the Streets of New Bedford
There was “Dancing in the Streets” to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Schooner Ernestina’s return and gift from Cape Verde to the United States in 1982. The event was part of New Bedford’s AHA! nights. The Accordion and percussion trio … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
REMEMBERING PEGGY LYONS
Peggy was an incredible person with a magnetic personality. She was the ultimate survivor, which made her passing from lung cancer on November 2000, about a week after her birthday, so hard to take in…(Sister Kathie Talbot, July 2013) …everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Commission |
“Dancing in the Streets” for Ernestina-Morrissey.
There will be “Dancing in the Streets” as we celebrate the 31st anniversary of Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s return and gift from Cape Verde to the United States with a traditional Cape Verdean street dance procession through Downtown to the Cape Verdean-American … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee |
Spring 2013 Marketing Survey Completed
Members of the Ernestina Commission and SEMA met with students to receive the results of the latest survey. The Schooner Ernestina Commission and the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association, Inc. commissioned the University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth Charlton College of Business Center for Marketing … Continue reading
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Summer Employment Opportunity
The seasonal Park Interpreter position for Ernestina has been posted. The application deadline is May 7. Visit the official DCR job posting for details.
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
What’s Been Happening Under That Cover?
DCR carpenter Manny Silva and additional DCR winter staff David and Paul have accomplished a lot since the Commission visit in January.
Posted in Commission, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Deed of Gift of Ernestina from the Republic of Cape Verde to the People of the US
The records of the Schooner Ernestina Commission have recently been preserved in the archives of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). DCR Archivist Sean Fisher shared with us a copy of the Deed of Gift which you can … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Historical Resources, News |
Ernestina Commission Visits Ship
The recent Schooner Ernestina Commission meeting included a visit to Ernestina to review the work being done and to examine concerns yet to be addressed. Karl Pastore, South Region Director and Bob Mackenzie, South Coast Director explained the work in … Continue reading
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Initial Marketing Survey Completed
The Schooner Ernestina Commission and the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association, Inc. commissioned the University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth Charlton College of Business Center for Marketing Research to conduct a marketing survey this fall. The document will be used in the planning for … Continue reading
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