WELCOME TO LSMMA

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Membership Levels & Benefits

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Your membership supports the display of artifacts, continued collections of acquisitions, and recording history of the maritime industry.
Standard Benefits:
* 10% off Gift Shop Purchases
* 1 complimentary tour pass S.S. Meteor Whaleback
* 20% off Fitger's standard rooms and suites
* South Pier Inn discounted rates
* Quarterly issues of Duluth Seaway Port Authority Magazine

LSMMA Annual Meeting

Thank you to all who attended our virtual Annual Meeting. We hope that you found it informative, and appreciate your interest. We plan to have a link to the recording soon.
Meeting Agenda

MEMBER ALDER ICE RIDE ⛴ 2021
Unfortunately there will not be a ride allowed this year.

SUMMER FIELD TRIP🚍 2021
On hold, due to issues such as; close quarters in bus, short staffing makes restaurant times unpredictable. Many places of interest just beginning to open, hotel room shortages. We will continue to monitor the situation.

07/01 UPDATE STATEMENT
The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is now open. Current hours are 10:00 am- 6:00 pm Thursday through Monday. Masks will be required inside the visitor's center for guests who are not fully vaccinated, and visitors are encouraged to practice safe social distancing with those not in your group while in the building. Anyone not feeling well is asked to not enter the center.
Hand sanitizing stations and disinfecting wipes will be available throughout the center.

We are so excited top see you!

LSMVC live virtual programs are every-other Thursday.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS-LSMVC
will be posted here as information is available

The link below brings you to the USACE Detroit District's YouTube page where you will find all of our recorded Virtual Visitor Center programs. They are usually posted within one week. Note: You may get quicker results to use the upper right search feature within the site.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPHWRFrk2q4XA7d8XJ7XlAg/videos

Gift Shop: is now open for business, or visit our online Gift Shop
marinemuseumgifts.com

The Gales of November

The 2021 Gales of November"traditional" conference is scheduled for 1/2-day Friday and full-day Saturday,
November 12 & 13. We can't wait to see you!
We are looking for Exhibitors-please contact us via lsmma.com or
218-727-2497

The traditional Gales of November program was replaced in 2020 with a Virtual Program.
Please enjoy some of the video presentations below.

A Modern Keeper's Tale-Split Rock
https://vimeo.com/509951254

Great Lakes Shipwreck Hunters https://vimeo.com/509915360

Finding the Fitz & Commanding a Lightship
https://vimeo.com/496106991

Program Flyer

Speaker Bios (Nov 10th - 12th)

Speaker Bios (Nov 13th - 14th)

Speaker Bio (Nov 14th)

Local Attractions

Check Out Our Visitor Center!
Provides a vessel to journey through the heritage of our local waters. Our exhibits are updated frequently offering visitors a unique experience each time they attend. We encourage you and your family to attend such a wonderful experience!

Take a Look!

Check Out Our Gift Shop!
Your visit to the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is not complete unless you’ve visited the Museum Gift Shop. Located on the lower level, the store features unique gifts, books and souvenirs.There is a wonderful selection of Lake Superior and maritime-inspired gifts and collectibles.
Take a Look!

Cruise of a Lifetime!

Due to Covid-19 maritime restrictions, we cannot offer a Cruise of a Lifetime raffle for 2020.
We hope and plan to be on track for next year.

A round trip on the 1,000-foot Laker, Edwin H. Gott. The lucky winner and up to 3 guests will sail the 2020 season. Average trip length is 6-7 days. Keep your schedule very flexible. The winner and guests will sail when a ship is available. Boarding location to be determined, but likely Two Harbors, MN.
Winner need not be present to win.
CONGRATULATIONS To Lou Ann W. Of Cedar Springs Michigan for winning the 2019 Cruise of a Lifetime.
A big thank you! to all that enter the raffle, your support is critical and greatly appreciated.
GREAT LAKES FLEET-Your generosity keeps us afloat, Thank you!

SUMMER FIELD TRIP
Where would you like to go for a 3 day SUMMER adventure?
email us at lsmmamgr@gmail.com
Please continue to email in your location wish lists for future trips.
Watch column one on home page for updates.