A spectacular collection of classic sailboats treated onlookers during the Herreshoff Classic Regatta in August. The event hosted numerous classic boats, many of which were built here in Bristol over 100 years ago. Racing together were three New York 30s, built by Herreshoff in 1905.  Our waters were host to a number of smaller sailboats as well. Five Herreshoff 12½s raced together, a number of them crewed by young sailors. Following the races, competitors and spectators gathered on the Museum's waterfront for a lobster bake catered by McGrath's Clambake with support from the Herreshoff Family. Our sincere appreciation goes out to the event sponsors Torresella Wines and Colonial Knife Corp. 

Saturday: 

CRF A - Results
CRF B - Results

CRF C - Results

H 12 - Results

S Class - Results

Spirit of Tradition - Results

Sunday: 

Newport Race CRF A - Results

Newport Race CRF B - Results

Newport Race S Class - Results

Click Here to view a collection of photos from the races. 

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Bring your friends and family on Saturday, October 17th for the annual Fall Family Open House. Enjoy family activities, outdoor games, prizes, hot cider, formal tours, and more for free. Invite friends to discover this local legacy for the first time. There will be plenty of fun for all ages. 

For more information, Click Here, or email  Maria Coughlin. 

Did you know, until 1890 the output of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. was almost exclusively steam driven craft? We want to share with you the wonders of HMCo's steam engine technology. This new blog is intended to build interest and contributions to construct a dynamic exhibit of this Era of Steam. Our focus will be on the six steam engines and one boiler that are in our collection, and any archival material that can tell the story of invention and innovation which was a hallmark of the Herreshoff brothers.

Click Here to read our first post, "In the beginning, there was water..."