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– George Washington, 1789

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Newburyport Maritime Days

June 30 – July 9, 2023

Join us at our signature annual event! This year we welcome the Nao Trinidad Tall Ship replica. The original Trinidad, built in the 1500s, was commanded by Fernando de Magallanes who was captain of the expedition that completed the first circumnavigation of the world. Historical exhibit tours led by Nao Trinidad’s bilingual crew include:

  • Historical facts about the original Nao Trinidad
  • Details of some of the ship’s achievements
  • Descriptions of how this type of ship was sailed back in the day
  • Tales about the conditions people on board had to endure

Public tours begin July 1.

Buy Your Tickets Here!

Interested in attending an exclusive first tour on June 30? Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased here.

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Newburyport Maritime Days

The Custom House Maritime Museum is very proud of Newburyport Maritime Days, our signature annual event. This year we will be welcoming the Nao Trinidad from June 29th-July 7th. Public tours begin July 1. Tickets are available for purchase in mid-April. Stay tuned for more details.

We have hosted four tall ships over the course of four years. Beginning 2016 with the 17th century Spanish Galleon replica of Nao Victoria’s El Galeon graced our harbor, Followed by schooners: Adventure and Alabama out of Gloucester, MA. and most recently (in 2019) the Nao Santa Maria, another Nao Victoria replica.

Newburyport Maritime Days include ship-based welcome parties; themed fundraiser events; business sponsored parties; education events for children, and more.

It is our great honor to bring such visitors, education and excitement to our community.

Monthly Events

‘First Friday’ Member Event

In celebration of Newburyport’s rich and intruiging history, on the first Friday of each month the museum showcases historical maritime artifacts for our members.

It is an evening of conversation and company, great food and drink, and interesting maritime discovery – all in the heart of downtown Newburyport.

Interested in attending First Friday?

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EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

Bring a chair/blanket and beverage for music or a movie on the waterfront.

John Tavano, Roger Kimball, and Keith Augeri performed a program of music from Brazil, Spain, and American Jazz.

Liz Frame and the Kickers – Boston-based musician and 2018 NewSong Competition finalist performed her own brand of Americana music.

“Nosferatu” Silent Film” (1922), the original big-screen adaptation of the Dracula story with Jeff Rapsis on the organ for an authentic experience.

Maritime Tavern Night – The sea shanty singing group, The Portermen, brought rhythmical traditional folk songs back to life. Together with the popular local “Yeat Yeat Don’t Tell Me” trivia contest, and “Pizza Palooza” contest, a good time was had by all!

 

AFTERNOON PICNIC CONCERTS

Bring picnic fare, a beverage, and a chair/blanket for music on the waterfront.

Doug Hammer Afternoon Picnic Concert – performed a mix of his own music and American standards, jazz, ragtime, and pop music.

Spain Brothers Afternoon Picnic Concert – performed Irish and American Folk songs.

Liz Frame and the Kickers

Dracula

Afternoon Concert

Portermen