Revisiting History Aboard Floating Museum Amistad
Amistad, a replica of the historic vessel that was the setting of slave revolt in 1839
Amistad, a replica of the historic vessel that was the setting of slave revolt in 1839
Vineyard Gazette hosted a Friday evening reception aboard Amistad.
Vineyard Gazette hosted a Friday evening reception aboard Amistad.
Amistad is a floating museum.
Amistad is a floating museum.
Aboard the ship, visitors relive history and use its lessons.
Aboard the ship, visitors relive history and use its lessons.
Artist and poet Harry Seymour wrote poem about Amistad.
Artist and poet Harry Seymour wrote poem about Amistad.
Amistad bowsprit with tall ship Shenandoah in background.
Amistad bowsprit with tall ship Shenandoah in background.
Schooner was centerpiece of Juneteenth events happening all around the Island this weekend.
Schooner was centerpiece of Juneteenth events happening all around the Island this weekend.
Free tours to the public were offered at Tisbury Wharf.
Free tours to the public were offered at Tisbury Wharf.
Schooners fill Vineyard Haven harbor this weekend.
Schooners fill Vineyard Haven harbor this weekend.
Annabelle Brothers and Ingrid Moore volunteered wearing commemorative Vineyard Vines shirts.
Annabelle Brothers and Ingrid Moore volunteered wearing commemorative Vineyard Vines shirts.
Taking their hands at the wheel.
Taking their hands at the wheel.
Learning hard truths about American history.
Learning hard truths about American history.
Chains are stark reminder of the original Amistad.
Chains are stark reminder of the original Amistad.
Privateer Lynx also visited Vineyard Haven from her home port of Nantucket.
Privateer Lynx also visited Vineyard Haven from her home port of Nantucket.
Guided tours offered educational experience.
Guided tours offered educational experience.
Amistad's rigging.
Amistad's rigging.
Saturday's mixed weather did not keep people away.
Saturday's mixed weather did not keep people away.
End of day in Vineyard Haven harbor.
End of day in Vineyard Haven harbor.
Vineyarders made their way to Tisbury Wharf this weekend to tour the historic Amistad, a replica of the historic vessel that was the setting of a slave revolt in 1839. The ship is the centerpiece for events remembering and celebrating Juneteenth.