Event
CHANTEYS: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN CONNECTION
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Fee:
Free. Ships admission fees; $15 adults, free for ages 15 and under (accompanied by an adult). Free with national park passes and for active military with current military I.D.Location:
Aboard the 1886 square-rigged sailing ship BALCLUTHA.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Time:
12:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Performance
Saturday, February 15, 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Description
Join Park Ranger Peter Kasin and Park Volunteer Richard Adrianowicz for a program of work songs of African American and Caribbean origin and influence, sung by seafarers, oarsmen, fishermen and longshoremen. Audience members will be encouraged to sing along on the choruses.