CSF Events

Colonial Seaport Foundation entertains kids at The Charlottesville, Virginia Burn Camp

June 14, 2009

Colonial Seaport Foundation members along with friends of The Crew of the Arch Angel from Charlottesville joined together to bring an evening of fun and entertainment to the kids of the Charlottesville Burn Camp. The camp, organized by firefighters throughout Virginia, helps children ages 7 to 17 that have suffered burn accidents.

Arriving on the first night of a week long camp, CSF members did what they do best – bring smiles to kids faces while teaching them a little maritime history. Musical entertainment was provided by the group and led by Chantey Master Willoughby Caught. With enthusiastic instruction from the attending pirates, the campers learned how to talk like a pirate, fire a flintlock musket, handle a cutlass, and haul a line.

Colonial Seaport Foundation members and friends spread out among the tables full of kids and had dinner with them, sharing stories and getting to know these amazing kids personally.

Madam Grace shows the kids how to use a cutlass – SAFELY!

Demonstrating their skills at loading and firing a flintlock musket.

CSF members entertain the kids.

Dutch shows off his "Sea Legs".

Shipwright Chip, Dutch, Sterling & Sarah.

Captain Sterling of the Arch Angel Crew.

Our Projects

As an educational organization, the Colonial Seaport Foundation is involved in a wide variety of projects and events. Events are short-term presentations, seminars or gatherings. We present information of our events on the News and Events page here.

Projects are more involved and long-termed than events. For instance, a major multi-year project we have undertaken is the rebuilding of the ketch Luna. We are in the process of transforming her into a working representation of an 18th century merchant vessel. Once finished, she will will be a portable classroom; a hands-on demonstration of our colonial maritime heritage. Click on the links below to visit our projects.

Rebuilding the Luna

So what is the Luna Project?

We Find the Luna

Luna Comes to Virginia

Work on Luna Begins

Progress Being Made

Luna is starting to take shape

Luna's portside sheerline is cut

Addressing Luna's framing

Custom House

CSF recreates British Custom House

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