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Go behind the scenes of the Seaport Boat Shop! Enjoy a member happy hour with drinks and snacks, and learn more about the Durham Boat Project.

ISM, in partnership with The Friends of Washington Crossing Park (FWCP), is embarking on an exciting project to construct a full-scale, 40-foot replica of a Durham boat- the very type of vessel that George Washington and his army used to cross the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Arriving in 2026, this major project will be a centerpiece of the Park’s expanded interpretative offerings as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The Seaport Boat Shop is dedicated to the skills and traditions of wooden boat building and sailing in the Delaware Valley and the New Jersey shore. Not only is it a place for visitors to watch the trade in action, but it also serves as an education center.  Our staff leads programs for high school students and adults alike, all to encourage the exploration of this maritime tradition and to chart their own course for the future.

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The Durham Boat Project is being brought to life thanks to generous grant support from The McLean Contributionship, the Connelly Foundation, the Albert W. Bader Foundation, and the kind contributions of Chris and Mary Jane Beck, as well as Gordon and Barbara Heiser.