America's Cup Deed of Gift: The Foundation of Yachting's Greatest Contest

Tue Feb 11 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

Herreshoff Marine Museum | Bristol

Herreshoff Marine Museum
Publisher/HostHerreshoff Marine Museum
America's Cup Deed of Gift: The Foundation of Yachting's Greatest Contest
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Presented by R. Steven Tsuchiya, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
About this Event

Discover the Origins of the America’s Cup with Yachting Historian Steven Tsuchiya

Join renowned yachting historian Steven Tsuchiya at the Herreshoff Marine Museum for a captivating lecture on the founding of the America’s Cup yacht race. Explore the visionaries behind this iconic event, John Cox Stevens and George L. Schuyler, and delve into the groundbreaking content of Tsuchiya’s new book, America’s Cup Deed of Gift and Related Documents.

This one-of-a-kind anthology includes rare insights into the America’s Cup’s foundational documents, judicial amendments, and correspondence from the race's early years. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with yachting history.


The Herreshoff Marine Museum's Annual Lecture Series features top authors, sailors, historians, and experts, offering insights amidst historic Herreshoff boats and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame.

Lectures are available in-person or virtually on Zoom—be sure to check your ticket type when purchasing. Online sales for in-person tickets close 2 hours before the event, though tickets may still be available at the door unless stated otherwise. Your ticket grants access to the lecture on the specified date and time, either in person or online.

While we aim to provide recordings to ticket holders, availability is not guaranteed. If available, recordings are typically shared 3–5 weeks after the event.

Tickets are non-refundable but transferable up to one week before the event. No physical tickets are issued; check-in is done by last name upon arrival.

Museum Members enjoy exclusive discounts on lecture tickets. Not a member yet? Join today at herreshoff.org/support and start saving!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside Street, Bristol, United States

Tickets

USD 12.51 to USD 23.18

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