The 2009 Back Roads of the South Shore Event

Back Roads Outing to Nantucket to see Winterthur's Harbor and Home Exhibit, Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Harbor & Home: Furniture of Southeastern Massachusetts, 1710–1850

Don't miss this exceptional display of furniture that explores the cultural identity and furnituremaking traditions of southeastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Highlights include 18th- and 19th-century clocks, chests, chairs, desks, and dressing tables.

View rarely seen pieces from outstanding private and public collections in this exhibition that examines the forces that shaped regional identity, the evolving craft of furnituremakers, and the growing affluence of local residents during a time of enormous change.

The South Shore has long been a neglected area for serious study of cultural and material life in the 18th and 19th centuries. Now years of investigation by a team of researchers from Winterthur Museum has resulted in a stunning new exhibition, Harbor & Home: Furniture of Southeastern Massachusetts, 1710-1850,  on view at the Nantucket Whaling Museum from July to early November. The exhibition features furniture, maps, prints, paintings and historic photographs in an unprecedented exploration of the region’s distinctive material world, shaped by wealth created from the resources of the sea and local waterways.  The exhibit highlights the work of previously unknown local craftsmen, and includes rare and unusual pieces never before displayed. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the regional culture of southeastern Massachusetts in a dazzling display of historic art and artifacts – register early to reserve your place with the Backroads of the South Shore Group Tour on Tuesday, September 22nd.  Tickets are $90 per person, including round-trip bus and ferry transportation from Plymouth to Nantucket and museum admission. Call 508-747-0100 for more information, or send your check payable to Backroads of the South Shore to Plymouth County CVB, 170 Water Street, Plymouth MA 02360.

Join us for a wonderful day-trip to Nantucket!

On September 22, 2009 at 7:45 AM, our coach will depart from the Plymouth & Brockton lot at Exit 5, Route 3 in Plymouth for Hyannis, where we will board the Fast Ferry service to visit the Nantucket Whaling Museum and see this unique Winterthur exhibit of historic Southeastern Masachusetts furniture.

Reservations are $90.00 per person (see below), with limited seating, so book early! Deadline for reservations is September 1st.

Schedule

Depart Plymouth (Exit 5, Route 3) by coach for Hyannis, 7:45 AM

Arrive Hyannis 8:30 AM

Depart Hyannis by ferry 9:10 AM

Arrive Nantucket 10:10 AM

Visit Whaling Museum & Exhibit

Lunch on your own

Depart Nantucket for Hyannis 4:35 PM

Arrive Hyannis 5:35 PM

Depart Hyannis for Plymouth 5:40 PM

Arrive Plymouth, Exit 5, 6:30 PM

To make reservations, use Reservation Form printout, or contact Paula Fisher,
"Backroads Trip" c/o Plymouth County Development Council Convention
& Visitors Bureau
170 Water Street, Suite 24
Plymouth, MA 02360
Telephone: 508-747-0100

Email: Paula Fisher