The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center will host a day long “Demonstration Day” on Saturday, May 9, from 10 pm to 5 pm.

Join NAMA to hear readings from Sharing the Ocean: Stories of Science, Politics, and Ownership from America’s Oldest Industry, enjoy samples of local seafood caught by local family fishermen and discuss the future of our fisheries. The readings will take place at 11am.

The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center will host a day long “Demonstration Day” on Saturday, May 9, from 10 pm to 5 pm.

Join NAMA to hear readings from Sharing the Ocean: Stories of Science, Politics, and Ownership from America’s Oldest Industry, enjoy samples of local seafood caught by local family fishermen and discuss the future of our fisheries. The readings will take place at 11am.

The Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association will offer seafood cooking demonstrations under the big tent at 2pm. Join them for helpful cooking tips and tasty samples of local Gloucester seafood.

Other events scheduled throughout the day include an Historic Postcards Slide Show, live music by Not That Blonde, and children activities such as fish printing. Visitors can also explore a simulated shipwreck with Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary maritime archaeologists and observe a boat being hauled out of the water on the center’s 19th century marine railway. Plus many more events and activities.

The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center is located at 23 Harbor Loop in Gloucester, overlooking Gloucester’s industrial Harbor. Open 7 days a week from May 7 thru October, 10 am – 5 pm. Admission is $5/adults, $2/children, $10 family maximum. For more information, call 978-281-0470 or visit their website.