Ports of Call Lectures at the Saltmarsh Center: The Oldest Lifesaving Museum in the Country
In 1967, six Islanders and history enthusiasts united to create a museum honoring Nantucket’s lifesavers’ bravery, skill, and resilience. Together, they opened the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, the first in America devoted to honoring volunteer and professional lifesavers.
Join Tony Dumitru, Manager of Collections and Exhibitions, as he recounts the fascinating story behind the nation’s first Lifesaving Museum and the heroes it celebrates.
- Saltmarsh Senior Center
- 2:30 pm
- Free – no registration required.
