We're very excited to have Simon Spalding, acclaimed historian, musician, and author of Food at Sea: Shipboard Cuisine from Ancient to Modern Times, join us for a special members event. Simon will share his expertise on food served aboard steamships and liners, from P&O steamships to the immigrant trade to the golden age of ocean liners. The Conservancy will showcase objects from our archival and curatorial collections, including serveware, silverware, and dining ephemera.
This presentation is the second installment in the Conservancy’s new member's only webinar program, The Allowance List: A Curatorial Conversation Series. Through intimate presentations and discussion, Conservancy members will be taken behind the scenes to gain insight into interesting (and sometimes surprising!) stories behind the objects in the Conservancy's collections and the fascinating personalities associated with the ship's history. Join us online for engaging presentations and discussions that promise to enrich your understanding of the historic legacy of the SS United States. Whether you have a direct and intimate connection with America's Flagship, or you are curious to discover what all the fuss is about, this series is sure to spark discussions and intrigue and inspire you.
Since its founding in 2009, the SS United States Conservancy has been educating the public about the ship's history, developing physical and digital exhibitions, planning a future museum, and expanding its curatorial and archival collections. The Conservancy's extensive holdings of artwork and artifacts showcase the extraordinary craftsmanship that made the SS United States a singular technological achievement and unique expression of mid-century modern design. Through acquiring, preserving, and displaying its curatorial collections, the Conservancy works to ensure that the history of the SS United States will endure and inspire for generations to come.
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ABOUT SIMON SPALDING
Simon Spalding is a maritime historian as well as a writer, lecturer, teacher, and performer. He has created educational programs for museums throughout the United States and in Europe. He has performed and lectured in festivals, concerts, and museums throughout North America and twelve European countries, and served as a crew member aboard several traditional sailing vessels. His previous writings include articles on history and education, museum manuals, and the script The Constitutional Convention of 1836 for the Texas Historical Commission. You can see more about him at www.musicalhistorian.com. (Bio courtsey of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.)