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Treasures of a President: FDR and the Sea
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a born collector. An expert sailor, Roosevelt was also America’s greatest seafaring president. The sea offered adventure, exercise, and camaraderie. In his later years, it also provided an escape from the pressures of public life. The popular image of FDR as a sailor, guiding the ship of state through rough waters, endures to this day. This exhibition—a joint effort of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the South Street Seaport Museum—presents treasures from FDR’s naval and maritime collection and explores what they tell us about Roosevelt’s connections to ships and the sea. |
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Discover Hidden Treasure at
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DecoDence: Legendary Interiors and Illustrious Travelers Aboard the SS Normandie
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Normandie was not only the largest and most powerful in a long list of great French ocean liners, but she was also by far the most luxurious and innovative. DecoDence will explore the style and grandeur of the SS Normandie.
Visit the official DecoDence website here. |
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Public Sails Aboard Pioneer
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Enjoy spectacular views of New York Harbor from the decks of schooner Pioneer, sailing several times a weekend beginning May 10. Honor Memorial Day with a sail on New York's Harbor, learning about our port's role in the military history of America. From the Battle of Brooklyn to Homeland Security, these waters have held strategic importance for centuries.
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Bowne & Company Stationers
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The shop now open at 211 Water Street evokes Bowne & Co., Stationers, as it appeared in the late 19th century. The Museum's gift shop, Bowne is also a working letterpress office and continues to take commissions for cards, announcements, and other social stationery. All text is set and composed by hand using Bowne’s historic antique type collection and then printed on original 19th century treadle-powered platen presses. For more information call (212) 748-8651 or email bowne@southstseaport.org.
Hours at Bowne & Co. 10am - 6pm, Seven Days a Week. |
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