Armistad Tail Ship Comes To Middletown

Middletown CT

27 September, 2021

3:27 PM

Description

The famous tall ship Amistad- the flagship of Connecticut is coming to Middletown on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Events at Harbor Park will begin at 11:00 a.m. starting with the Third Annual Middletown Middle Passage and Port Marker Ceremony presented by the Middlesex County Historical Society. Featuring educational events, music, entertainment, and on-board tours of the ship. All are invited to come learn the Amistad story and its ongoing relevance today. Middle Passage andThe Amistad Uprising: Stories of Yesterday & Today Saturday, October 2, 2021 PART ONE 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Third Annual Middletown Port Marker CeremonyAfrican Drumming and DancingLibation Ritual Wangunk Ceremony Welcome remarksFlower Offering Ceremony PART TWO 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Welcoming of The Tall Ship Amistadwith remarks & raising of Flags on Ship 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Performances 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm On ship touring and dockside education For more information about Discovering Amistad, visit their website . For more information about welcoming Amistad to Middletown, visit here for directions and parking instructions.