august, 2017

wed2aug - 5aug 210:00 amaug 5FeaturedAgainst the Tide: The Astonishing Life of a Black Steamship Captain10:00 am - 4:00 pm (5) Exhibitions:New Exhibits

Event Details

Opening Friday May 26th.

The exhibit tells the story of a local African American steamboat captain, Hansford Bayton, who delivered mail and ran excursions during the early 20th century. It is based on a book by his great-granddaughter Dr. Julie Sullivan.

The museum gift shop has copies of Dr. Sullivan’s book, Against the Tide, the Turbulent Times of a Black Entrepreneur.

Time

2 (Wednesday) 10:00 am - 5 (Saturday) 4:00 pm

Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

august 9, 2017 10:00 amaugust 16, 2017 10:00 amaugust 23, 2017 10:00 amaugust 30, 2017 10:00 am

Steamboat Era Museum
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