The Replica Ship Half Moon experience extends far beyond the scope of our Voyages of Discovery. From the 5th through the 11th of July, the Half Moon presented a variety of educational programs while docked at the Goodwin College Riverside Campus. Between our Historical Tours, Dockside Discoveries, and Classroom Discoveries, the Half Moon played host to more than 3,000 visitors during an eventful week in East Hartford, Connecticut.

July 7th-8th: Our Piece of the Pie

Students from the OPP program joined us for an overnight Dockside Discovery.

July 7th & 9th: GHAMAS
Frontiers of Science

Lively groups of GHAMAS students toured the ship on both Monday and Wednesday.

July 7th: Camp Courant

Campers visited the ship for two hours of historical tours, sail handling, and educational games.

July 8th: American School of the Deaf

With the assistance of crew members Sarah Read and Eileen Dulen-Jennings, we were delighted to receive a visit from ASD students.

July 10th: Channel 3 Kids Camp

Engaged campers joined us for two hours of fun and learning.

July 11th: CONNCAPP

We concluded our dockside programs with a lively, five-hour session of historical tours, physical activities, and ecological studies.

July 9th: Synergy Alternative
High School

Half Moon crew brought a presentation on the region's ecology into the classroom.

July 5th-6th: Public Tours

During the 4th of July weekend, more than 1,000 members of the public took advantage of free tours of the Half Moon.

July 8th: Goodwin College
Riverside Project

Historical tours of the Half Moon served as a centerpiece for this fundraising event.

Special thanks go out to the crew members whose efforts and cooperation made this week possible: Captain William Reynolds, Brea Bartel, Gary Coolidge, Randi dell'Acqua, Eileen Dulen-Jennings, Bob Hansen, Mary Ellen Jacobs, Jeff Gedney, John W. Mangrum, Chris Palmerie, Karen Preston, Grant Prime, Sarah Read, Jennifer Reilly, Jurgen Schuijer, and Bob Wardwell, as well as Voyage of Discovery alumni and alumnae Carlos, David, Danielle, Jessica, Nick, and Nora.