On Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 there will be a parade of ships accompanying Hermione arrival to Castine, Maine. The parade starts around 2pm.
According to website set up for the parade of ships, "The Parade of Ship will begin at 2:00 p.m. at a point west of Green Ledge, approximately 5.5 nm from the RW “CH” Bell at the entrance to Castine Harbor. Vessels in the Parade should gather at the designated Staging Area at 1:30 p.m. The Parade will form in the “Recommended Route for Deep Draft Vessels Entering Penobscot Bay.” This “shipping lane” should be free of lobster traps, but be wary of traps in other areas. The speed of the Parade is expected to be approximately 5 knots. Vessels will disburse upon approaching the RW “CH” Bell and the Hermione will proceed into the harbor. All vessels must stand clear of the Hermione as she maneuvers to become secured at the town dock.
VHF Channel 72 will be used for communication by vessels in the Parade.
In the event of hazardous weather conditions, cancellation of the Parade will be announced by 12:00 p.m. via email and VHF Channel 72".
The purpose of this Parade is to welcome Hermione and the Spirit of Lafayette to Castine. Marquis de Lafayette was instrumental in our nation winning independence. It will be an historic moment when we welcome Hermione to Castine Harbor on Bastille Day.
Schedule of other events taking place Monday through Wednesday.
Monday
11 am – 4 pm: Create a replica of the Hermione with artist Join Goody-B Wiseman. The large paper-mâché replica will be made as a group and be worn in the parade down Main St on July 14, Town Common
The Revolution’s Coming: What do I Wear! Costume Workshops led by Johanna Sweet, Town Common
11 am – 12 Noon: Vest Workshop*- Create Revolutionary-style costume vests made of felt or faux leather.
1 pm – 2:30 pm: Mop Cap Workshop*- Participants make simple, white felt mop caps into which
ribbons may be woven, and then tighten and wear their mop.
*These workshops are limited and availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
1 pm - 2 pm: Laura Auricchio Talk and Booksigning: Author of “The Marquis: Lafayette Revisited”, Delano Auditorium
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Don Cyr, Acadian Storyteller, sponsored by the Friends of Witherle Memorial Library, Unitarian Universalist Congregation Parish House
4 pm - 5 pm: Timing Is Everything - Weather, Climate and the Course of Civilization, lecture by Paul Mayewski, Delano Auditorium
Tuesday
With Don Cyr, Unitarian Universalist Congregation Parish House, Town Common
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: T-Acadie
Acadian Trio calling dances, Town Dock
2 pm – 4 pm: Parade of Boats, Town Dock
3 pm – 3:45 pm: Gus LaCasse and Jim Pendergast, traditional Cape Breton Acadian music, Town Dock
4 pm: Hermione arrives at the Castine Town Dock
(time approximate)
6 pm – 6:30 pm: Welcome Parade, Town Common to the Town Dock
6:30 pm: Welcome Ceremony, Town Dock
7 pm – 7:50 pm: Oakum String Band, Acadian and folk, Town Dock
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Acadian Aces, Cajun music, Town Dock
9 pm – 9:30 pm: Fireworks! Town Dock
Wednesday
11 am – 12 pm: “The Marquis de Lafayette and General Washington,” lecture by Curt Viebranz, Town Common
11 am – 3 pm: George Washington Visits Castine’s Waterfront, Town Dock
11:15 am – 12 pm: Bien Sur, Traditional Québecois tunes on fiddle and guitar, Town Dock
12:15 pm –1 pm: Alamoosook Lake Singers, song and dance demonstrations of the Wabanaki tribes of Maine, Town Dock
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Castle Bay, music with historical context, Town Dock
3 pm – 3:30 pm: Presentation of George Washington’s Portrait, with Maine Vice Regent Meg Nichols and special guest, Town Dock
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm: From Away Downeast, historic songs of the American Revolution, Town Dock
5 pm – 6:30 pm: Velocipede, original and traditional fiddle tunes from Québec and New England with Cape Breton step dancing, Town Dock
6:45 pm – 7:30 pm: Ellacapella, a capella nautical and Revolutionary War songs, Town Dock
7:45 pm – 8:30 pm: Belfast Bay Fiddlers, Town Dock
8:45 pm – 10 pm: Atlantic Clarion
Say “fare thee well” to the Hermione with the Peninsula steel band, Town Dock
Monday, July 13
Designated parking areas near the Reenactment & Encampment at Fort George on the Maine Maritime Academy Campus, courtesy of the academy. Signs will point toward available parking.
Disabled vehicle parking at Fort George off of Battle Avenue.
Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15
Signs and volunteer parking attendants will point toward available parking at Maine Maritime Academy, courtesy of the academy, and on public streets and lots.
Shuttle buses will stop at designated pick-up and drop-off points throughout the day to transport visitors around town.
For disabled parking, with the appropriate vehicle placard, traffic attendants will guide to the designated drop-off and pick-up area right near the town dock.
Shuttle Service
Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15
Free shuttle service from the Bucksport High School and Middle School and Castine Town Dock. Signs and parking attendants will guide vehicles to available shuttle parking.
The event hosts request visitors carpool to allow for the most efficient use of the school parking lot, use of which was donated by the Bucksport School Department.
Bucksport High School is located at 102 Broadway, Bucksport.
Bucksport Middle School is located at 100 Miles Lane, Bucksport.
Shuttle Schedule
Times subject to change, check castinehistoricalsocietyhermione.org/visit/parking on morning of events to assure accuracy.
Departing Bucksport schools for Castine: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Departing Castine for Bucksport schools: 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., 10 p.m.
Boat Parking
Anchorage
Smith Cove and the area SE of Nautilus Island offer protected anchorages.
Anchoring is prohibited as follows:
• within 500’ of Bastille Day Fireworks float July 14 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• in all mooring fields
• in the Castine Harbor channel
• in the Smith Cove channel between:
A: 44.22.95N/069.46.75W
B: 44.22.65N/068.46.41W
C: 44.22.83N/068.46.95W
D: 44.22.55N/068.46.60W
Communication
Harbormaster: Sarah Cox 207-266-2404 (cell)
Town Dock: 207-326-9638 (land)
Castine Yacht Club: 207-266-7711
Eaton’s Boatyard: 207-326-9231, 207-326-8579
VHF Channels:
U.S. Coast Guard: 16 & 22
Parade information: 72
Town Dock: 68
Hermione and events host:
Castine Historical Society
Hermione@Castinehistoricalsociety.org
castinehistoricalsocietyhermione.org.
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