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In the United States today, they have a national holiday celebrating the birth of their maritime industry. We take a look at one American who had a big impact on the industry on the Isle of Wight back in the 1920s.
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Over the last two years a team of volunteers, supporting companies and the Council have all come together to enable the Isle of Wight to once again provide an amazing visitors' attraction to tell the wonderful maritime story of the Island.
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Isle of Wight Hidden Heroes artist, Hannah George will be holding a free family drop-in workshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries in Freshwater Bay this Saturday, with another next month in East Cowes.
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Westward Ho! Productions are filming a documentary about Joe Carstairs and would like to hear from residents on the Isle of Wight who had a connection with Joe, whether that was personally or professionally.
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On the day the museum will also offer introductory sessions on the dinghy simulator which was funded by the National Heritage Fund Lottery Grant
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There’s a lot to be gained from volunteering a little of your time. Why not find out more about how you could help the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes and East Cowes
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The first of its kind in the UK, the Travelling Museum isn’t a dusty old bus with boring objects – get ready for actors playing the part of eccentric museum owners, as they encourage you to uncover remarkable stories of kings, inventors, speed freaks and artists.
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The Made in Cowes exhibition at Regatta House runs until 10th November
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The Classic Boat Museum will be given unwanted tins of paint disposed of at Lynnbottom Household Waste and Recycling Centre.
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There are another three expert talks at Quay Arts as part of the Isle of Wight Hidden Heroes project, along with a panel discussion, several exhibitions around the Island and a way for you to share your Hidden Heroes.
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Use of the former Classic Boat Museum is just one of the items on Tuesday's agenda.
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The Classic Boat Museum in Cowes will be displaying the Fresnel Lens from St Catherine's Lighthouse for the first time since it was removed
