Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Tall Ship

Sail New York Harbor on the 1885 Schooner “The Pioneer”

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Photo Credit: Richard Bowditch
 
The long holiday weekend is almost here and what better way to celebrate the 4th of July holiday and the summer than by sailing the NY Harbor?! The tall ship “Pioneer” is among the many treasures that you will find at Pier 16 and at the Seaport Museum. Set sail on Friday for a sunset sail that is sure to leave a lasting impression. 

Take a beautiful Sail Around New York on a historic 1885 schooner! See the sights of New York Harbor from the decks of the historic 130-year-old schooner PIONEER. The vessel, first launched in 1885, was built as an iron-hulled sloop to carry cargo along the Delaware River. Bring your family for an afternoon sail, a date for a sunset sail, or just yourself to enjoy history at sea. Get a new perspective on New York City with a sail on PIONEER. The best way to experience the harbor, without crowds, cars, and chaos. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner, afternoon snack, beverages or a bottle of wine to enjoy on your sail. PIONEER sails rain or shine.

Date: Friday, July 5th

Time:  7:00 pm

Location for boarding: Pier 16

Box Office: 12 Fulton Street

FiDi Families Insiders: Enjoy a 10% discount on a sail which can also be used for entry to the Seaport Museum, HERE. 

For more information, please visit their website HERE. 

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Sail Aboard “The Pioneer” with the South Street Seaport Museum (Monday Sail PROMO CODE)

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Sail Aboard "The Pioneer" with the South Street Seaport Museum (Monday Sail PROMO CODE)

 

The South Street Seaport Museum has launched their sailing season, aboard the schooner known as “The Pioneer”. Enjoy your Memorial Weekend aboard this gorgeous historic schooner.  

Do you know the history of the shipping industry? Board the schooner to learn more, but some fun facts to know, as shared by the SSSM: In the days before paved roads, small coastal schooners such as Pioneer were the delivery trucks of their era, carrying various cargoes between coastal communities: lumber and stone from the islands of Maine, brick on the Hudson River, and oyster shell on the Chesapeake Bay. Almost all American cargo sloops and schooners were wood, but because she was built in what was then this country’s center of iron shipbuilding, Pioneer had a wrought-iron hull. She was the first of only two cargo sloops built of iron in this country and is the only iron-hulled American merchant sailing vessel still in existence.

 

Sail Aboard "The Pioneer" with the South Street Seaport Museum (Monday Sail PROMO CODE)

 

Today Pioneer is an award-winning sail training vessel teaching volunteers of all kinds, traditional maritime skills, and the art of tall ship sailing. Visitors can board Pioneer for 2-hour day and evening cruises as she sails New York Harbor May through October. Pioneer offers special sails and programs and is available for private charter throughout her season.

Sail Aboard "The Pioneer" with the South Street Seaport Museum (Monday Sail PROMO CODE)

 

FiDi Families Insiders: Receive $10 off the individual ticket price, by using promo code: MemorialDay2019

Date: Memorial Day – Monday, May 27th

Sail Time(s): 1 pm & 4 pm sails for the promotion 

Location: 12 Fulton Street for tickets and Pier 16 for boarding

Fee: $32/person (all ages require a ticket) 

Age(s): All ages welcome

For more information and to book your trip visit their website HERE.

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Be the First to Step Aboard the Wavertree

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On Thursday, September 29th, the Seaport Museum will offer supporters the first opportunity to climb aboard Wavertree for a cocktail reception which will lay the groundwork for the ship’s activation as a destination and educational platform. The tall ship, built in 1885 is a testament to the hardwork of seafarers who built and then restored this magnificent ship. Raise a glass to the good ship Wavertree, the completion of the city-funded $13M dollar restoration, and to the bright future of the Seaport Museum. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and period music from the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra. All proceeds support the Seaport Museum.

Date: Thursday, September 29th

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Location: Wavertree, Pier 16

Fee: $250 – $1,000 (see promo below)

Age: 21 + 

FiDi Families Insiders: Use this link HERE to purchase discounted tickets ($100 off your individual ticket, originally $250).

For more information and for tickets please visit their website HERE.

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Wavertree Returns to the Seaport

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Wavertree Returns to the Seaport

 

Join FiDi Families at the welcome home party for Wavertree tall ship on Saturday. The newly restored, 1885 full-rigged cargo sailing vessel Wavertree, returns to the Seaport Museum and Pier 16 in its permanent home. Don’t miss the grand return of the Seaport Museum’s Flagship. Join us for the festivities as we welcome her home to her berth at Pier 16.

Be on the lookout for the fireboats, bagpipes and more at this community event for the historic ship.  And, FiDi Families will be on hand, distributing goodies! The Wavertree is expected to arrive between 4:30pm – 5:30pm. 

Date: Saturday, September 24th [Read more…] about Wavertree Returns to the Seaport

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The Downtowner Welcomes Captain Jonathan Boulware / South Street Seaport Museum

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Tune in to our weekly radio show (The Downtowner) on Little Water Radio, every Thursday at 10am. We have a special treat in store for our listeners (thank you awesome listeners for tuning in each week), with our next guest.

We are welcoming Captain Jonathan Boulware, the Executive Director of the South Street Seaport Museum. He is a local resident and a big advocate for the seafaring community and the Seaport community in general. We will be discussing some of the incredible happenings at the Seaport, including the return of the tall ship Wavertree, a gala, historical significance of the Seaport and more. 

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Date: Thursday, September 22nd

Time: 10am – 11am

Tune in:  http://www.littlewaterradio.org/the-downtowner-1

FiDi Families Insiders: Check out details on the return of the tall ship Wavertreet! 

For more information on the South Street Seaport Museum, visit their website HERE

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