Jul 29 2015
Kids at the Museum

Kids at the Museum

Presented by Orleans Historical Society at Orleans Historical Society Meetinghouse Museum

Scrimshaw & Sailors’ Shell Craft - ages 6 - 12
During the 1700 – 1800s Orleans sea Captains and their families sailed the world transporting people and goods to and from New England. Discover the crafts discovered in far-away places and then employed on board ship to help them through the long months of a sea journey.  They created decorative keepsakes and gifts for themselves or a loved ones left on shore. Make your own “scrimshaw” scratchboard or shell craft.

Admission Info

$10

Email: orleanshs@verizon.net

Dates & Times

2015/07/29 - 2015/07/29

Location Info

Orleans Historical Society Meetinghouse Museum

3 River Rd, Orleans, MA 02653