Sirens and Shipwrecks(Northampton Branch Library & Mariner's Museum)

936 Big Bethel Road,Hampton VA 23666

11 July, 2022

Description

Speaker Erika Cosme takes a look at the early connection of sirens luring ships to their death, while examining modern causes for shipwrecks From Hampton Public Library's Northampton Branch and the Mariner's Museum, this is an in-person event touching in the mythos of sirens luring men and real causes of shipwrecks. As long as humans have gone to sea in ships, the potential for danger awaits them. Early seafarers had many myths and lore as to what – or who – was responsible for a ship’s demise, including the alluring siren. Today, we know that there are many reasons which may cause a ship to wreck. Sirens & Shipwrecks takes a look at the early connection of sirens luring men and ships to their death, while examining modern causes for shipwrecks at sea. This is an in-person event that will be hosted at the Northampton Branch Library. Spots are limited, so please sign up here or contact us at (757) 825-4558 with questions. Erika is the Content and Interpretation Developer in the Museum’s Department of Interpretation. She helps provide research and writes for exhibits and the Education website, in addition to teaching programs to school age children.