Please join us at Carpenter-Carse Library for a presentation by local historian and boat builder, Douglas Brooks.
From Skiffs to Sail Ferries: The Story of Vermont’s Small Boat Traditions
Tuesday, September 26th, 7pm
The stories of Vermont naval history and commercial shipping have been well documented by generations of historians. However, the traditions of small boat building from throughout our state have remained untold. The bulk of our historic boat-building traditions involves Vermonters building their own boats, whether for pleasure or commercial use. The historical record illuminating this subject resides today mostly in family stories and photo collections. In this slide presentation, Douglas Brooks shares his research on these traditions, and his work in recreating some of these historic vessels.
A Vermont Humanities Council program hosted by Carpenter-Carse Library. Free and open to the public.
Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Vermont Humanities Council (VHC). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH or VHC.
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