CSF Events

Colonial Seaport Foundation attends the 83rd Annual Hampton Cup Regatta

August 15–17, 2009

The Colonial Seaport Foundation had the good fortune to be invited to spread the word of our project at the longest running high speed boat race in the United States – The 83rd Annual Hampton Cup Regatta. Staking out a prominent location on the bridge leading to historic Ft. Monroe in Hampton, Virginia, CSF volunteers set up a 10x20 booth complete with pictures of the most recent progress done aboard Luna, as well as shipbuilding demonstration pieces.

CSF booth at the Hampton Cup Regatta 2009.

Knotboard and the ship's wheel on display.

Photos of Luna's work-in-progress.

Jessie and Ben get the passing crowd's attention for Luna.

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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