October 4-5 Historical Tour News Flash

 

Dear Class Members:

Spencer Jourdain’s father Edwin’s (‘21) sister Shirley married Russell Peters (of Wampanoag descent). As  Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council, Russell led the successful 35-year effort, to gain full federal tribal recognition.  Massasoit, as sachem or leader in 1620, of course, is credited for the support that kept them alive until Thanksgiving next year. 

Russell’s son Robert Peters, age 45, and Spencer’s first cousin, is a folk artist.  He  will be joining the Class of 1961 Historic Tour to New Bedford and Plimoth.  Robert will join us as a subject matter expert. 

We have a few openings left, if you would like to come.  Please email Sara McGhee semcghee@yahoo.com if you can attend the First Day, the Second Day, or Both Days. 

With best regards,

Thomas N. Blodgett
Harvard 1961 Class Committee Co-Chair
P.O. Box 84, Dublin, NH  03444
603-924-8030

Your 1961 Class Host Spencer Jourdain Invites you to
A Tour of Massachusetts History
Whaling, Colonial & Native American Life
Wednesday and Thursday, October 4 and 5, 2023

You may take either or both days of the Tour.  We will gather in the Charles Hotel Lobby, then Drive to selected Massachusetts Historic Locations.  At various times, Spencer will share Family Stories. 

If you prefer to drive directly from home, you can join the Tour at the Elm Street Parking Lot on Wednesday or the Plimouth Patuxet Parking Lot on Thursday. 

Wednesday, October 4th   

Wednesday, October 4th, 8:00-8:15:  Charles Hotel.  Drivers depart at 8:15 am.  Arrive at 51 Elm Street Parking Garage in New Bedford between 10:00 and 10:15 am. 

10:30-11:30 am:  New Bedford Whaling Museum and Seaman's Bethel Church at 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA  02740.  https://www.whalingmuseum.org/   The Museum has fascinating artifacts of the Whaling Industry and the diversity of New Bedford culture.  Purchase a Ticket for $38.00.  Guided Tour from 10:30 to 11:30.   

11:30-12:00:  Seaman Bethel, Mariner's Home and Historical Park, with Spencer Jourdain Presentation.  

12:15-1:30 pm:  Lunch at the historic Black Whale restaurant, with a great à la carte seafood menu.  Spencer Jourdain will present a preview of the Historic Tour, and of New Bedford history.  

1:45-3:45 pm:  Driving Tour of Three Historic Locations, Eight Captain's Mansions, then Seven more Historic Locations, with commentary on Black History, with a conference call between the cars to narrate the history. 

4:45-5:30 pm:  Drivers depart for Cambridge or Home.  

6:00-9:00 pm:  Elegant à la carte  Dining at a Cambridge Restaurant for all History Tour Participants.  

Thursday, October 5th  

8:00-8:15 Pre-Check-out at Charles Hotel. 

8:30:  Drivers depart from the Charles Hotel, or their homes, to Plimoth Patuxet. 

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9:45-10:15 am:  Mayflower Burial Hill and Statue of Massasoit, Wampanoag chief. 

10:30-11:15 am:  Mayflower II: Tour a full-scale reproduction of the Mayflower.  Purchase $40.25 Heritage Ticket for all the day’s Exhibits

11:30-12:00:  Grist Mill Exploration and Tour

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch at Gillis Family Tavern, 

1:30-3:30 pm: Plimoth Patuxet Museums.  37 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA  02360  https://plimoth.org/  Guided Tour of Colonial and Wampanoag Villages.  Golf carts can take those who wish from one exhibit to the next. 

3:30-3:45:  Explore the exhibits or the Gift Shop at your leisure. 

4:00-5:15  Drivers depart for Cambridge or Home. 

5:30  Departure from the Charles Hotel to the airport for those with flights to catch. 

Registration for New Bedford, Wednesday, October 4th

I will attend New Bedford:

 

My Guest(s):

 

                                  

 

Please Confirm Number Participating:

___ Whaling Museum  ___ Black Whale Lunch
___ Historic Locations and Captains’ Mansions Tour
___  Dinner in Cambridge

I will be Driving:  ___  from Home, or ___ I can Drive from the Charles Hotel

If I am Driving from the Charles Hotel, I could take ___ additional passengers.

___ Please email me the Illustrated New Bedford Tour Guide

Registration for Plimouth Patuxet, Thursday, October 5th

I will attend Plimouth Patuxet.

 

My Guest(s):

 

 

 

Please Confirm Number Participating:

___  Plimouth Village  ___  Mayflower

 

___  Lunch   ___  Grist Mill

I will be Driving:  ___  from Home, or ___ I can Drive from the Charles Hotel

If I am Driving from the Charles Hotel, I could take ___ additional passengers.

Spencer Jourdain’s books, Dream Dancers, Vols 1-4, are available at Lulu.com for $25.00.  Volume One is most pertinent to this trip.  

Your Total Costs will be: 

Day One Total                     

Whaling Museum $38.00   x  ____    =    $ _______

Lunch                                                       $ _______

Day Two Total                                                         

Heritage Ticket for Mayflower II, Grist Mill,
and Plimoth Patuxet  $40.45   x  ____   = $ _______

Lunch                                                       $ _______

Contribution for Future Events             $ _______

Total for Both Days                                 $ _______

Please complete and mail this form for the trip(s) you have selected and the number who will attend, to

Ms. Sara McGee, c/o Joan Hutchins
145 Green Acres Road, Elizaville, NY  12523

Questions?  e-mail Tom Blodgett tblodgett@ft.newyorklife.com or call him at 603-924-8030.