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Bring 19th-century maritime craft tradition to your handmade valentine with the Seaport Museum! While you create your own special trinket for the holiday, learn about the unique history of Sailors’ Valentines—tokens of love and friendship.
Historically, these small wooden boxes were given by seafarers to their wives, sweethearts, daughters, and loved ones when they returned from a long voyage. The small boxes open to reveal sentimental messages surrounded with intricate mosaics of shells and found objects arranged in exquisite geometric patterns and motifs such as hearts, anchors, and flowers.
Using beads, buttons, and shells, families and friends of all ages are invited to the Seaport Museum where we’ll continue the tradition together. Supplies are available on a first-come first-served basis, and space is limited.
This family activity will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from February 2 through February 23. It will not be offered during the neighborhood Lunar New Year celebration on February 1. The activity will take place indoors at 207 Water Street. Access to 207 Water Street includes walking up and down a few stairs.
Cost
Museum Admission: $5-$18How
RSVP & Museum Tickets: https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/family-activity-weekends/
