Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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The Cutest T-shirts!

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We love it when Ernestina-Morrissey’s lives intertwine!

Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |

Lend-A-Hand

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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 →

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Ernestina”s Role in Cape Verdean Culture

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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 →

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A New Charlie Noble for Ernestina

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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 →

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Photos from Newfoundland

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Maritime History Archive, Memorial University  St Johns Newfoundland Visit to Brigus.

Posted in Historical Resources |

Meghan Kish Named Superintendent of NBWNHP

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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 →

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It’s Spring! The Cover is OFF!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Saturday April 26 was DCR’s Park Serve Day. Despite the rain over 20 volunteers mustered to help take off the winter cover.  With the assistance of several DCR staff and an early start, the job was done before noon.  Some … Continue reading →

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Ernestina’s Dories are Getting Ready for Summer

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

DCR’s winter maintenance staff, David Pires has brought one of Ernestina’s dories to the workshop to get it ready for summer. The Commission plans to have a dory to display alongside the ship during The New Bedford Homecoming of the … Continue reading →

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