The Gundalow Company  is working to raise the funds to build  a Coast  Guard approved replica. This would allow a significant increase in  passenger  slots. The  Gundalow  Company  could then offer “on water”  programs in addition to it’s shore based  program. We are hoping that this wonderful vessel will visit Exeter  in July. This would be in concert with our Revolutionary War Festival.

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20 May 2009

Gundalow Company Celebrates the Squamscott River in Exeter May 27

The Gundalow Company's 2009 Celebrate Our Rivers season is underway, and a
celebration of the Squamscott River will be held at the home of Carol and
Peter Aten, Wednesday May 27 in Exeter from 5-8pm.  A special screening of
"The Squamscott River" a documentary by Brentwood Film Productions will be
presented, and filmmaker Kyle Glowacky will be the guest presenter. Before
attending Emerson College in Boston, Kyle S. Glowacky started making local
videos with neighbors in his neighborhood in Brentwood. David Claar, Tim
Curcio, and Kyle Glowacky have recently collaborated to create The
Squamscott River, commissioned by Exeter resident, Mike Lambert. [The event
was moved up to 5pm to allow Exeter residents to attend a special Town
Meeting at the Town Hall at 7pm on the ARRA stimulus package.] There is a
$25 per person contribution which includes a complimentary Gundalow Company
annual membership; hors d'ouevres and wine will be provided. RSVP by May
24th to info@gundalow.org

The gundalow "Captain Adams" is the only remaining example of this regions
historic 70 ft. wooden sailing cargo-barge.  It is currently docked in until
May 29. During this time the gundalow crew will collaborate with the
Childrens Museum of NH to offer educational programs for local school
groups. After departing Dover the Adams will continue its Celebrate Our
Rivers season with events through October in Portsmouth, Durham, and
Greenland. Schools, community groups, and summer campers are welcome to book
onboard educational programs while the gundalow is visiting a nearby town.
The gundalow will be also be open to the public at scheduled times. Visit
www.gundalow.org for upcoming event details.

Gundalows were once the primary mode of transporting cargo to tidewater
towns on the Piscataqua regions rivers. Now the Adams is used as a dockside
platform for maritime heritage and environmental education in those same
towns. This replica of an 1880s era gundalow was built in 1982 and is now
operated by the nonprofit Gundalow Company. The mission of the nonprofit
Gundalow Company, based in Portsmouth, is to protect the Piscataqua Maritime
Region through education and action. All educational programs are designed
to heighten awareness of the Piscataqua regions maritime heritage,
contemporary water quality issues, and stewardship responsibilities. The
Gundalow Co. is currently recruiting volunteers, with many opportunities
available for onboard greeters, educators and crew. 

For information on the Celebrate Our Rivers events, education programs,
volunteering, or sponsorship opportunities please contact Gundalow Company
staff at 603.433.9505 or e-mail: education@gundalow.org