Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication
At the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication (MMNC), we strive to foster learning and understanding to others through hip and engaging tours and exhibitions about the equipment that pioneered the everyday gadgets that we use. If you, a family member or a friend has knack for innovation or curiosity, be our guest to our open tours and the events we host throughout the year. Looking forward to meeting you!
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Is there a "History of the Paddlewheelers of Staten Island?" Are there any known hulks in the water still in existence?
A fun morning spent tying knots and learning about Katherine Walker! Thank you to the Museum of Maritime Communication and Navigation for leading and to our volunteers from RSVP Staten Island and Troop 37! Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication Community Service Society of New York Blue Star Families
The Blue Star Family New York Chapter had a fun first week of our STEM classes with the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication! We learned about the waters around us, how to read a compass and made our own! We were then gifted two compasses to find our way home! Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication
We also are excited that many of our Executive Board Members were also honored and included on City and State NY ‘s 2021 Staten Island Power 100!
🔸Yesenia Mata, Executive Director, La Colmena - Community Job Center
🔸Adrienne Abbate, Executive Director, Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness
🔸Carol Bullock, Executive Director, Pride Center of Staten Island
🔸Samir Farag, Executive Director Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication & SCORE Mentors
🔸Orit Lender, CEO, JCC of Staten Island
🔸Candace Gonzalez, CEO, New York Center for Interpersonal Development NYCID
To learn more about them & see other Staten Islanders included:
https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2021/11/2021-staten-island-power-100/186738/
We are soo appreciative that so many of our members and Executive board members joined us this evening at Twisted Vineyard for our Member Mixer!
As all COVID-19 protocols were followed (Our official MES-co chair on hand to make sure!) we were able to come together with our members to enjoy an after work evening with Staten Island nonprofit colleagues.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to working together to build a better more resilient & equitable borough for all community members on !
Who wants to do this again?
Staten Island Community Organizations Active in Disaster - SI COAD Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness Eden II Programs Pride Center of Staten Island New York Center for Interpersonal Development NYCID IlluminArt Productions JCC of Staten Island La Colmena - Community Job Center The GRACE Foundation of New York A Very Special Place, Inc. Northfield Community Local Development Corporation of Staten Island, Inc. Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden Staten Island SOLAR CAR
Happy everyone!
This week's feature: the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication ⚓️
Founded by a marine service company that dealt with sales and service for the marine industry for over 30 years, the Museum of Maritime Navigation & Communication, located in Rosebank, is comprised of a historically significant collection of maritime navigation and communication equipment and has made in available in its exhibits. The exhibits and displays have a dual-focus: electronics and local maritime history. ☀️
Objects from the collection are shown with their purpose, function, and provenance described. While all of the equipment on display was previously installed on ships, an interactive exhibit helps visitors understand how each piece relates to their own everyday lives. An electronics-specific exhibit shows how technology has evolved over time with both enclosed and hands-on displays to help demonstrate each object’s functionality.
Although the museum is temporarily closed, you can learn ALL you need to know about this industry through their online collections & galleries by VISITing their website
http://mmncny.org/ - you'll be glad you did! 🚢
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We've got the weekend activities all here! Cooing: today at 3 & 4 pm - make delicious corn bread in ShopRite of Veterans Rd Kidz Cook. Science: tomorrow it's time for Con Edison Second Saturday Science! from Noon - 1 pm. Join the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication and experiment with 2-way radios. Art: make your own landscape painting in the style of American artist Grandma Moses on Sat. & Sun. from 1 - 4 pm.
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**Help Support the Sailors' Snug Harbor Cemetery Memorial Campaign**
The Descendants of Sailors’ Snug Harbor Mariners have been reaching out to Historical and Genealogical Societies, Museums, Military Veterans Groups, and Concerned Citizens, to invite them to join a Letters of Support Campaign to support their efforts to gain access to the old Sailors’ Snug Harbor Cemetery on Staten Island, in New York City, to honor their Ancestors and all of the 6,500 Merchant and Naval Mariners interred there (1834-1976), by installing a Memorial Monument (Obelisk) and holding an annual Memorial Service. Some of the Mariners were famous Sea Captains and some sailed on famous Merchant and Naval ships dating back to the American Revolution. Many were just average seamen whom sailed and endured for many years on the sea under arduous conditions. The Mariners were from many areas of the United States, Canada, and foreign countries.
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2244490/sailors-snug-harbor-cemetery
Sadly, the Sailors' Snug Harbor Cemetery is devoid of gravestones or markers, except for 15 remaining gravestones. The Cemetery is closed and not open to the public. The Board of Trustees of Sailors' Snug Harbor have rejected the Descendants' requests to access the SSH Cemetery to honor their Ancestors.
https://nypost.com/2018/12/29/caretakers-shoot-down-plans-for-monument-for-fallen-sailors/
The Descendants are collecting Letters of Support to persuade the Trustees of Sailors’ Snug Harbor to change their decision. You can help support the Descendants by writing a Letter of Support using the Support Letter Writing Instructions at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1sZv5VFLNWw0HA-pW2i33RhbgVFQ6oExx
Sailors’ Snug Harbor has a very interesting history. It was one of the first large scale retirement facilities in the United States and the first established for Merchant Mariners. It was founded by the Randall family whom were New York City Merchant Sea Captains and Privateers during the French Indian War and Patriots during the Revolutionary War. Alexander Hamilton was a friend of the Randall family and their Attorney. He helped draft the Robert Richard Randall Will in 1801 to create the SSH Trust which funded the SSH Retirement Home. During its 140+ years of operation (1833-1976) approximately 16,000 Mariners resided there.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailors%27_Snug_Harbor
The Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication still has a few openings to their upcoming Oceans of Fun Fundraiser, please RSVP as soon as possible to ensure they can accommodate you! Come and see some of their collection items, network with others and learn about the Museum's upcoming programs.
Dr. Gracelyn Santos and Brian Laline,
co-chairs of the fundraising committee, invite you to
The Oceans of Fun Fundraiser Benefiting the
Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM
Jac Mao Restaurant
1771 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, New York 10305
Tickets $100 PP
Specialty Appetizers, Chinese Buffet, Beer, Wine
and Specialty Maritime Cocktail
RSVP BY APRIL 15TH
Online at:
https://oceans-of-fun.eventbrite.com
Or Mail Check to:
Museum of Maritime Communication and Navigation
1208 Bay Street, Staten Island, New York 10305
718-594-1717
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