The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present As the Wind Turns or There is No Such Thing as Plain Sailing: Mishap and Mayhem on the High Seas on Saturday, January 7 at 3:00 p.m. Stephanie Buck, Librarian/Archivist at the Cape Ann Museum, will discuss the experiences of three trading captains at the turn of the 18th century as told by themselves. From lonely hearts to pirate raids to foul weather and fair – there was no such thing as plain sailing – just mishap and mayhem on the high seas.  This program is free and open to the public. To make a reservation or for more information, please call Jeanette Smith at 978-283-0455, x11 or email jeanettesmith@capeannmuseum.org.

STEPHANIE BUCK is the Librarian/Archivist here at the Cape Ann Museum.  She was educated in England and was awarded a degree from London University before coming to this country.  She is married (to the museum’s photo-archivist Fred Buck) and the mother of three and grandmother of seven.  She retired about fifteen years ago – from her long term position of general manager for the Cape Ann Food Co-op – but finding the lure of history and the challenge of detective work too great – she began volunteering in the archives department of both the City and this museum.  In 2004 she joined the Cape Ann Museum staff as librarian and archivist while continuing her volunteer work in the City Archives.  Since then she has authored and co-authored several books and papers and given lectures on such topics as The Art of Gossip and the Life of Rev. John White.

Funding for this program was made possible through a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which promotes excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences, in order to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.

The Cape Ann Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Museum is closed during the month of February, on Mondays, and on major holidays. Admission is free for Cape Ann residents during the month of January. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. For more information please call: (978) 283-0455. Additional information can be found online at http://www.capeannmuseum.org