Lost on the Lakes: Remembering ROUSE SIMMONS

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum, in partnership with Rogers Street Fishing Village, the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, and World Ocean School, invites you to embark on a journey into the captivating tale of the wreck ROUSE SIMMONS!

Known affectionately as the Christmas Tree Ship, it vanished off the coast of Two Rivers on November 23, 1912 heavily laden with evergreens destined for Chicago just in time for the holidays. The schooner’s final resting place remained hidden beneath the waves for 59 long years until it was discovered resting just 165 feet below the surface – and still filled to the brim with Christmas trees. Join us for a story-filled adventure as we discover how the spirit of ROUSE SIMMONS lives on.

Alcohol and nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the limited bar.

Doors and bar open at 4:30pm. The talk and live stream portion begin at 5:00pm. To access the live stream of this event, please register here: https://forms.gle/ZJPRmEQbUysmPZdk6

Admission is free both in-person and virtually. The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is located at 75 Maritime Dr. Manitowoc, WI.

For more information about this talk and upcoming events at the museum please visit our website https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/ or on Facebook @WIMaritimeMuseum.

Please note: although this event does incorporate a limited bar, there is no requirement or emphasis on alcohol consumption. If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol and/or drug abuse, please reach out to the national substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.