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Santa Maria 2012
Calendar of Events
April
1 Season Opening Day: with opening ceremonies starting at noon. Includes flag raising ceremony and cannon fire. All tours on opening day are 99 cents.
May
19, 20 Pirates Weekend: Pirate re-enactors from around the country will take over the ship with an educational and fun look at Pirates during the 18th century. Historical information is provided by costumed pirate interpreters and the Santa Maria Staff as you take a self guided tour of the ship. Approximately 2 PM the Pirates will storm the ship with lots of gun fire and cannons. Romance your imagination with a little bit of family fun. Tours are $3 for youth 5-17, $4 for Adults and Seniors 60 plus are $3.50.
June
16 Gospel Sail-A-Bration: The Gospel-Sail-A-Bration is a diversity event showcasing talent from around the state, a fashion show and children’s activities 3-7 PM. The event is free.
August
5 Navigation Sunday: We celebrate the beginning of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage. Tours are $3 for youth 5-17, $4 for Adults and Seniors 60 plus are $3.50.
September
14 Santa Maria Golf Benefit: Held at Mentel Memorial Golf Course. Sponsorships available. $400 for a foursome. All monies received are used for ship maintenance.
15, 16 Talk like a Pirate Weekend: Learn to talk the talk. Ask our pirate interpreters a question and they will give you all the historic information or just listen to them give accounts of the pirates from the 18th century. Self guided tour of the ship. Approximately 2:00 PM the pirates will storm the ship with lots of gun fire and cannons. Regular ship admission. Tours are $3 for youth 5-17, $4 for Adults and Seniors 60 plus are $3.50.
Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4
October
6 The 10th Annual “Dueling at the Dock” Epee Fencing Tournament: from 10am-1pm in the park. Free and open to the public.
25-27 The HAuNtED SHiP: Every year at the end of October the ship takes on an eerie appearance as it is transformed into a “Haunted ship” and the tale of Captain Booney and his fated crew is told. A family friendly adventure thru the ship with a little Halloween fun for everyone. Tickets can be purchased in advance here on the web site or at the ticket booth before the nightly event.
Adults 12 and over $5
Youth 3-11 $3
This is a family friendly adventure guaranteeing a little “boo” for all ages. The Santa Maria Ship Museum is located in Lower Battelle Riverfront Park 25 Marconi Blvd. in downtown Columbus, OH. The Haunted Ship is a fundraiser for the museum so no discounts or free passes apply. For more info contact us thru our office 614-645-8760, the Ship 614-645-0351, by email or via Facebook: Santa Maria Floating Museum
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Santa Maria 2012
Calendar of Events
April
1 Season Opening Day: with opening ceremonies starting at noon. Includes flag raising ceremony and cannon fire. All tours on opening day are 99 cents.
May
19, 20 Pirates Weekend: Pirate re-enactors from around the country will take over the ship with an educational and fun look at Pirates during the 18th century. Historical information is provided by costumed pirate interpreters and the Santa Maria Staff as you take a self guided tour of the ship. Approximately 2 PM the Pirates will storm the ship with lots of gun fire and cannons. Romance your imagination with a little bit of family fun. Tours are $3 for youth 5-17, $4 for Adults and Seniors 60 plus are $3.50.
June
16 Gospel Sail-A-Bration: The Gospel-Sail-A-Bration is a diversity event showcasing talent from around the state, a fashion show and children’s activities 3-7 PM. The event is free.
August
5 Navigation Sunday: We celebrate the beginning of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage. Tours are $3 for youth 5-17, $4 for Adults and Seniors 60 plus are $3.50.
September
14 Santa Maria Golf Benefit: Held at Mentel Memorial Golf Course. Sponsorships available. $400 for a foursome. All monies received are used for ship maintenance.
15, 16 Talk like a Pirate Weekend: Learn to talk the talk. Ask our pirate interpreters a question and they will give you all the historic information or just listen to them give accounts of the pirates from the 18th century. Self guided tour of the ship. Approximately 2:00 PM the pirates will storm the ship with lots of gun fire and cannons. Regular ship admission. Tours are $3 for youth 5-17, $4 for Adults and Seniors 60 plus are $3.50.
Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4
October
6 The 10th Annual “Dueling at the Dock” Epee Fencing Tournament: from 10am-1pm in the park. Free and open to the public.
25-27 The HAuNtED SHiP: Every year at the end of October the ship takes on an eerie appearance as it is transformed into a “Haunted ship” and the tale of Captain Booney and his fated crew is told. A family friendly adventure thru the ship with a little Halloween fun for everyone. Tickets can be purchased in advance here on the web site or at the ticket booth before the nightly event.
Adults 12 and over $5
Youth 3-11 $3
This is a family friendly adventure guaranteeing a little “boo” for all ages. The Santa Maria Ship Museum is located in Lower Battelle Riverfront Park 25 Marconi Blvd. in downtown Columbus, OH. The Haunted Ship is a fundraiser for the museum so no discounts or free passes apply. For more info contact us thru our office 614-645-8760, the Ship 614-645-0351, by email or via Facebook: Santa Maria Floating Museum
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