(Long Island, NY) The Brecknock Hall Foundation continues its annual distinguished lecture series with whaling curator Michael P. Dyer, who will unlock the history of David G. Floyd’s iconic whaling career.
Dyer’s lecture, entitled “Tuthill’s Memorial: Tragedy and Triumph in Greenport’s Whaling Heyday, 1833-1860,” is free to all, and takes place at the Peconic Landing Community Center Saturday, November 14 at 3 p.m. The dialogue depicts the height of the local whaling industry, celebrating Greenport’s maritime history.
The Brecknock Hall Foundation continues its annual distinguished lecture series with the history of David G. Floyd’s iconic whaling career. Photo Credit: Brecknock Hall Foundation.
It is followed by the unveiling of never before seen artifacts that paint a picture of Floyd’s journey to Greenport. The exhibit will be on display at Brecknock Hall following the lecture. Transportation will be provided to and from the exhibit.
The newly acquired artifacts are from the Floyd Estate and include log books from the whaling ships Italy and Prudent, which were owned by Floyd.
Michael P. Dyer is a career whaling historian and maritime curator, currently Senior Maritime Historian at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. He has been working with maritime collections in museums since 1988 and is a frequent author and presenter on topics of American whaling history. He will present highlights from the New Bedford Whaling Museum collection as well as extracts about Greenport’s whaling history from his current book of research “The Art of the Yankee Whale Hunt.”
New artifacts from the Floyd Estate include log books from whaling ships. Photo Credit: Brecknock Hall Foundation.
The complementary exhibit is offered in partnership by The Southold Historical Society, The Brecknock Hall Foundation, and Peconic Landing with support from a private donor. Oysterponds Historical Society and Suffolk County Historical Society also contributed to the exhibit.
The public is asked to kindly RSVP by visiting www.peconiclanding.ticketleap.com or calling 477-3800.
The newly acquired artifacts from the Floyd Estate will be on display at Brecknock Hall through December 12. To schedule a private tour contact Ted Webb at (631) 235-8681.
The Brecknock Hall Foundation oversees the preservation of the historical structure, safeguarding its natural features while promoting knowledge of its history and ecology. It advances the use of Brecknock Hall for community cultural enrichment activities. The Foundation encourages public and private ventures that support the maintenance and preservation of Brecknock Hall, including facility rentals and guest services.
