Cabo Verde — 40 Years after Independence
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA
Lecture: Cabo Verde — 40 Years after Independence
presented by Mr. Julius Britto
Reception: 6:00 pm
Lecture: 6:30
Where were you on July 5th, 1975? Julius Britto will take you to Cape Verde to re-live the excitement of the 1st Independence Celebration of Cape Verde; his exciting experiences leading up to and after that eventful day in Cape Verdean history. This was a life changing experience that everyone will be able to appreciate.
You will hear how this experience became the driving force in his support for the preservation of the Ernestina-Morrissey. Julius was appointed to the first Massachusetts Ernestina Commission in 1977 by Governor Michael Dukakis. He is currently President of Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association, Inc.
Julius is the Great Grandson of a Cape Verdean Whaler. He was born in Wareham; graduated from Wareham High School; obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts and a graduate degree from Boston University.
He became an adult probation officer in 1974 and in 1980 he was sworn in as a United States Probation officer. In 2006 Julius retired as a Supervising United States Probation officer in the Boston Federal Probation office.
Julius and his wife Sandra are the owners of Attentive Home Care, Inc. located in Marion, Ma.
What?
A presentation for the 43rd Cape Verdean Recognition Week by the Schooner Ernestina Commission, the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association, Inc. and the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The Museum’s Yankee Baleeiros! Travelling Exhibit will be displayed in the Jacob’s Gallery.
Where: New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA
When: Tuesday June 30, 2015
Reception: 6:00 pm
Lecture: 6:30