Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center

The Gloucester Maritime Heritage center's Working Waterfront Interpretive Program will maximize the learning opportunities associated with the exhibit “Fitting Out,” which will focus on the process of readying a fishing vessel to go to sea in 1900. Major project components include (1) the development and implementation of a docent training program; (2) preparation of a visitor activity guide expanding on the content of the exhibit; (3) fabrication of equipment for use in docent-led demonstrations and workshops, and (4) presentation of a lecture series featuring fishermen, scientists, and skilled tradesmen whose personal experiences complement the exhibit themes.