Of all the tall ships that sailed the Great Lakes in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Michigan Maritime Museum chose a relatively unassuming square topsail sloop named the Friends Good Will to replicate and bring to South Haven in 2004. Why this ship? This program will explore the fascinating history of the original Friends Good Will, the process of bringing her back to life, and how she supports the Michigan Maritime Museum's mission and education programs today.

Claire Herhold is the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven. A native of Hartland, Michigan, Claire holds a BA in History from Saginaw Valley State University and a MA in Public History from Western Michigan University, where she is also a part-time instructor. Claire joined the crew of the Friends Good Will as a deckhand in 2021 and is looking forward to getting out on the water as much as she can this summer.

No RSVP is required for this free program.