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The Custom House Maritime Museum is honored to host master mishoon makers Darius Coombs and Jonathan Perry. Over a period of four weeks, they will craft the traditional dugout canoe behind the Custom House. The mishoon will launch on October 11th on the Merrimack River in recognition of Indigenous People's Day.

Burn Schedule

• Sept. 26th - 29th
• Oct. 3rd: First Friday lecture on the mishoon @ 6:30 pm
• Oct. 4th: Morning burn, Celebration Feast from 3 pm - 7 pm
• Oct. 11th: Mishoon launch from the public boat ramp next to Tuscan Grill @ 12:30

Join Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Perry of the Aquinnah Wampanoag for a discussion of the construction of a mishoon (traditional dug out canoe) on the Newburyport Waterfront, taking place this Fall.

This First Friday is part of the month long process and culminates with a celebratory feast on October 4th and the official launching of the mishoon on October 11th.

This initiative seeks to honor Indigenous maritime traditions engaging Indigenous apprentices in the process. This celebrates cultural craftsmanship, educates and engages the community in Indigenous maritime history on the Merrimack River, and includes public demonstrations and educational programs at Newburyport's Waterfront Park, and at partner organizations, including the CHMM and Lowell's Boat Shop.

Join us for a fundraising feast to celebrate the completion of Merrimack Mishoon dugout canoe project!

Master mishoon makers Darius Coombs and Jonathan Perry will craft the traditional dugout canoe behind the Custom House over a period of four weeks and host a meet and greet on October 4th. The mishoon will launch on the Merrimack River in recognition of Indigenous People's Day.

We are honored to welcome Chef Sherry Pocknett, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northeast, to the museum when she will create an intimate gastronomical experience with a unique indigenous flair and foods native to the Northeast. The meal will include a raw bar and cocktail hour with beer, wine, and a seasonal punch.

Tickets are $125 each and includes a complimentary membership to the Custom House. PLEASE NOTE: This event will be held outside on the back lawn - dress accordingly.