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Shipwreck Lady Elgin and Captain Bill Pinkney Exhibits at Chicago Maritime Museum
The Chicago Maritime Museum announces the grand opening of two new permanent exhibitions on May 17, the most significant addition to the galleries since the museum opened in 2016.
The exhibitions focus on the Lady Elgin, the deadliest disaster on the open waters of the Great Lakes, and on Captain Bill Pinkney, the first Black sailor to solo-circumnavigate the globe around the five Great Capes.
“These new exhibits represent the dedicated work of our expert curatorial and exhibit professionals,” says CMM Chairman Captain Dave Truitt, “While the museum will continue to engage our patrons with fresh, temporary maritime exhibits, the new permanent additions to our South Gallery signifies the completion of a museum we opened in 2016.”
The public opening will feature speakers, light refreshments, and time to explore the exhibitions. The debut coincides with the Bridgeport Art Center's monthly Open Studios event.
When: Friday, May 17th, 6-9pm
Where: Sculpture Garden space at the Bridgeport Art Center (https://www.bridgeportart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sculpture-Garden-Floorplan.pdf)
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