Here's another TALLSHIP posting that might be of interest. My apologies for no t including the list address in my last posting. The list address is [log in to unmask] To subscribe send "Subscribe TALLSHIP your name" to [log in to unmask] Rick RICK WIEDENMANN [log in to unmask] JOHN E. CONNER MUSEUM (512) 595-2810 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE FAX (512) 595-2112 BOX 2172, STATION 1, KINGSVILLE, TX 78363 ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- YOU ARE INVITED To attend the Colonial Maritime Association Conference, February 25 -27, 1994 at Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Island, Maryland. The Colonial Maritime Association is an informal, non-profit association of period ship holders, historians, technicians and enthusiasts interested in fostering a greater and more comprehensive understanding of American colonial vessels, their history and their place in history. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Friday, Feb.25th 4:00 - 6:00 check in and registration at the Holiday Inn lobby. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of each individual. The Holiday Inn, Solomons (1-800-356-2009 or 410-326-6311) has offered a discount rate for this conference of $55.24 - single or $61.24 - double. To recieve the discount reservations must be made by Jan.25. 6:00 - 9:00 - dutch treat dinner and social gathering in the hotel restaurant & bar. Saturday, Feb.26 9:00 - 9:30 - registration, coffee & donuts - Calvert Marine Museum 9:30 - 10:45 - First Session: *Nautical Archeology of a Colonial Shipyard*, Bruce Thompson, Maryland Historical Trust. 11:00 - 12:30 - Second Session: *Ship Maintainance - Problems & Solutions*;panel discussion, chaired by Eric Speth, Jamestown Settlement. 12:30 - 2:00 - Lunch 2:00 - 3:30 - Third Session: *Museum Education, Reaching the School Age Audience*; Ron Rathier, Historic St. Mary's City 3:30 -5:00 - Curator's tour of the Calvert Marine Museum 5:30 - 7:00 - Dinner; on your own 7:00 - Evening Program:* A Living History Play *; St. Mary's City Players Sunday, Feb.27 9:00 - 11:00 Continental Breakfast & Annual Meeting - Holiday Inn Conference Center Registration Fees Conference Registration (current 1994 members) --- $12.00 Conference Registration ( non members ) --- $20.00 Saturday Lunch (Lighthouse Inn) --- $12.00 1994 Membership renewal --- $15.00 Annual meeting attendance & Breakfast no charge for 1994 members Please send your registration and fee(s) to: Colonial Maritime Association P.O.Box 702 Lusby, MD 20657 A confirmation and information packet will then be mailed to you. If you have any questions call Will Gates or Paula Ropshaw, at 301-862-0982, 0980 Sarah Fisher/ESS/Library (301)650-1536 Montgomery College [log in to unmask] 7600 Takoma Ave. bi45999@montcolc Takoma Park, MD 20912 "I'd rather be sailing."