LSMMA.com is brought to you by Lake Superior Marine Museum Association and the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. All are located at the foot of the Aerial Lift Bridge in the beautiful, historic Canal Park in Duluth, Minnesota. Check back often! Our website is updated frequently with current shipping information, educational programs and special events.

Don’t miss out on the most visited attraction in the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior!  Over 400,000 people visit the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center annually.

LSMMA Shares Exciting Event Details:

Special Free LSMMA Event!
Thursday, May 17 – Tony Dierckins presents “Lost Duluth”
Tony Dierckins presentation is taken from his most recent book “Lost Duluth” which utilizes over 400 images of vanished homes, buildings, landmarks, industries and residential neighborhoods.  Join the journey and be introduced to people – from hard-scrabble pioneers to wealthy industrialists to impoverished immigrant laborers – whose ambitions and dreams built the Zenith City on a swamp and rocky hillside at the head of the Great Lakes.   The program begins at 7pm followed by an opportunity to meet the author, purchase copies of his books, and get them signed.  The Evening Entertainment Series program will be held in the lecture hall at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center.  Admission is free.  For more information, call 218-727-2497.

Sunday, May 20 – Superior Public Museums Season Opener in Superior, WI
The SS Meteor, Old Firehouse and Police Museum open for the season.  For hours and admission details, contact Superior Public Museums at www.superiorpublicmuseums.org or call 715-394-5712.

Thursday, May 24 - The Science Museum of MN present “The History & Recovery of the Whydah” featuring underwater explorer Barry Clifford in St Paul, MN
Barry Clifford, discoverer of the Whydah, author and underwater explorer will discuss the first pirate shipwreck ever discovered from 7-8:30pm at the Science Museum of Minnesota.  Discount tickets can be obtained with code “Aquarium” at 651-221-9444. 

Friday, May 25 - Monday, May 28 - The 7th Annual Memorial Day Kayaking Rendezvous in Bayfield, WI
Join the fun at Little Sand Bay Campground located at 32665 Little Sand Bay Road.  Activities begin Saturday morning at 9am; Saturday night will be a pot-luck dinner. Lake Superior is cold, so wet suits or dry suits are required for paddling. Basic safety gear is also required.  For more details, contact Bernie Graham at 715-779-5233 or visit www.inlandseakayakers.org.

LSMMA Shares the Latest:

• You're Invited to Exciting Upcoming (some free!) Special Events
• Volunteers needed!  LSMMA Shares Volunteer Options 
• LSMMA 2012 Summer Field Trip Details - Now Accepting Reservations 
• LSMMA Members Receive Discounted Rates at the Historic Fitger's Inn,  South Pier Inn on the Canal and Vista Cruises in Duluth, MN
• 2012 LSMMA Summer Special Membership Details, limited time offer, valid through August 31  

Cruise of Lifetime Raffle Tickets Are Available Now!
Raffle tickets can be purchased in person at the information desk at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Canal Park, 600 South Lake Avenue in Duluth. MN.  A one-page raffle flyer can be completed and mailed to LSMMA with payment (sorry no credit cards) for tickets.  

2012 Cruise of Lifetime Raffle Form.pdf

LSMMA Announces the 2012 Spring Break Up Drawing Winner!
Congratulations to Laurie Malkovich of Hibbing, MN.  Her name was drawn from the LSMMA membership on March 20 around 8pm as first Great Lakes Fleet/Key Lakes, Inc. vessel, the John H. Munson, went under the historic Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth, MN.  Malkovich and a guest will enjoy a 5.5 day cruise with the winners of the 2011 Cruise of a Lifetime raffle this summer on the 1,000-foot ore boat and greenest vessel on the Great Lakes, the Edwin H. Gott.  

Save the Date!
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 25th annual Gales of November. 
The Twin Ports educational, fundraising and networking maritime benefit will be held at various locations in Duluth, MN on Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2012.   

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