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Timely and up-to-date news about Schooner Ernestina and S.E.M.A.
42nd Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade
Schooner Ernestina Commissioners Laura Pires-Hester and Gene Monteiro invite you to march with the Schooner Ernestina representatives. CONTACT us for details.
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee |
Helping Ernestina During the Morgan Homecoming
The Charles W. Morgan is coming to town and thousands are expected to visit New Bedford State Pier. This is a great opportunity to share Ernestina-Morrissey, Massachusetts’ Official Vessel, with all those visitors. DCR personnel and SEMA volunteers will staff … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Row for Ernestina
Ernestina needs two good hands. Are you a rower? Will you join the dory crew? Ernestina’s dory will have a place of honor in the Boat Parade on Sunday June 29th during the celebration of the Charles W. Morgan’s Homecoming. … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
The Cutest T-shirts!
Here they are, by popular demand, kid’s sized t-shirts: How can you order these shirts? Send us an order and we’ll mail them to you. There are toddler and youth sizes. If you want to make a donation by check … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |
Busy Spring for Ernestina
Paul Alexio, DCR Supervisor, and volunteers have been busy since the winter cover came off. And the planning for Ernestina-Morrissey’s future continues. Harold is consulting for DCR on the plans for Ernestina. Ernestina has a new Charlie Noble thanks to a … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Linking Ernestina-Morrissey’s Lives
We love it when Ernestina-Morrissey’s lives intertwine!
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Lend-A-Hand
The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park sponsored a Park-wide clean-up recently. SEMA volunteers took that opportunity to organize Ernestina’s interpretive materials in preparation for the Charles W. Morgan New Bedford Homecoming. If you would like to help please CONTACT … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Ernestina”s Role in Cape Verdean Culture
The New Bedford Historical Society sponsored an exploration of Cape Verdean culture at the National Park recently. SEMA President Julius Britto and Director Derek Stevens participated. Derek is Henrique Mendes’ great-grandson. Julius spoke passionately about the importance od the great … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
A New Charlie Noble for Ernestina
Ernestina has a new Charlie Noble thanks to a donation from SEMA and the expertise and labor of Dennis Tetrault’s Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies students at Greater New Bedford Regional-Vocational Technical High School. They took the old rusted-out part … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Meghan Kish Named Superintendent of NBWNHP
Philadelphia, PA – Meghan Kish has been selected as the next superintendent to lead New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial. Kish replaces Jennifer Nersesian, who is now superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area. Kish most … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, News |
