San Diego Maritime Museum announces exhibits, Halloween activities

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• Published on Saturday, 22 September 2012 10:08
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The Maritime Museum of San Diego has announced a number of new exhibits and upcoming activities at its location on the Embarcadero.

The museum has opened a new art exhibit by the late David Thimgan. The marine artist was born in Inglewood, Calif., in 1955. A self-taught artist, he began painting and drawing ships as a child. The bulk of Thimgan’s paintings reflect his interest in the Pacific lumber industry that was so important to the development of the west coast, as well as its intimate connection with shipbuilding and maritime activity.  "The skill and passion of Thimgan’s unique vision survives in this commemorative exhibition," according to a museum news release. Thimgan died in 2003. Entrance to the exhibit is included with normal museum admission and runs through March 2013.

The United States is noting the 200th anniversary of the start of the War of 1812 this year, although most activities are on the east coast and Great Lakes. The Maritime Museum of San Diego has opened a new historical exhibit that tells the little-known tale of the events of the War of 1812 that took place in the Pacific Ocean, far from the war’s better remembered actions. The exhibit uncovers important historic facts and events that affected the conduct of the war itself and the United States’ later westward expansion. Entrance to the exhibit is included with normal museum admission and runs through mid-2013.

Finally, aspiring goblins, pirates and princesses will gather on the tall ship Star of India for some ghostly tales of enormous proportions in the run up to Halloween. Creepy treats will be given to all who dare attend and kids are encouraged to wear costumes. Tours of 45 to 60 minutes will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 20, 26 and 27. All activities take place on Star of India, where many real life encounters with ghosts have occurred. Tickets are $8 to $15 for admission to the museum; which includes ghost stories. Advance tickets are available on the museum’s website at www.sdmaritime.org. For more information call 619-234-9153, ext. 101. Tickets include same-day admission to the museum, which closes at 8 p.m.

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