South Street Seaport Museum Begins Its 50th Year Celebration

On Saturday, April 29th, South Street Seaport Museum supporters, volunteers, sponsors and founders gathered as Captain Jonathan Boulware, executive director, kicked off a year of events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the museum’s founding.

Behind him was Lightship AMBROSE, an artifact of New York maritime history, bobbing in the East River waves with its bright red hull.

Captain Boulware honored the founders of the Museum who were present and spoke of the work and dedication of volunteers and supporters including Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Councilmember Margaret Chin, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Tom Finkelpearl, Saul Scherl, EVP at Howard Hughes Corporation, Jimmy Van Bramer, New York City Council member of the 26th District, Community Board 1 chairman Anthony Notaro and vice chairman Paul Hovitz.

Here’s a 5 minute video of the South Street Seaport Museum’s 50th anniversary celebration launch on April 29, 2017 including the ringing of the AMBROSE bell.