We are pleased to announce our first in-person GAR Hall Special Event in twenty-four months will be held April 14th, 7 pm at the GAR Hall, 353 Country Way, Scituate, MA. And The Sea Shall Have Them All ~ The Tragic Story of the Steamer Portland ~ An Evening with Author Art Milmore
Presentation followed by a book-signing Tickets are $10 per person. Reservations strongly suggested! Reservations can be made by email garhallevents@scituatehistoricalsociety.org The story of the tragic loss of the palatial side-wheel steamer Portland in the horrific gale that occurred on November 26 and 27th, 1898. The ship sank with all hands, was witnessed by no one and disappeared without a trace. The wreck would not be found until 91 years later. It would remain New England’s greatest maritime mystery. The book solves two 100-year-old mysteries.