Christmas Tree Ship Family Event

This interactive educational program uses the book, The Christmas Tree Ship by Jeanette Winter to explore this Great Lakes story.

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

• Listen to a reading of The Christmas Tree Ship.
• Engage in actual historical research of the schooner Rouse Simmons including newspaper reports, enrollment documents, historic photos, and underwater footage.
• Create a holiday ornament to take home.

The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center exhibits will be open. Save some time to explore the life-size schooner replica, discovery cart, scuba tubes, and check out the special viewing of Stranger in the Woods (25 min, rated G) playing in the theater all day. Free popcorn and hot chocolate available!

This event is great for children ages kindergarten to 5th grade.
If you have questions call 989.884.6200 or email thunderbay@noaa.gov.