BrainFood: Unlocking the Secrets of the Gunboat at Ground Zero
May 23, 2025 (This Event Has Passed)
Free
Unearthed in 2010 beneath the World Trade Center site, this 18th-century gunboat, believed to have been built near Philadelphia in the 1770s and possibly captured by the British, offers a rare glimpse into early American shipbuilding and maritime life.
Dr. Warren Riess, Research Associate Professor of History, Emeritus at the University of Maine and principal investigator of the discovery, discusses the vessel’s excavation and its significance in understanding Colonial and Revolutionary America.
Dr. Peter Fix, Principal Conservator of the World Trade Center Ship at Texas A&M University, reveals how meticulous conservation efforts brought the ship back to life, connecting America’s Revolutionary past with its modern history in a profound way.
Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)
The New York State Museum is an approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE). Educators can earn CTLE clock hours by watching the webinar and completing the survey linked below. Please allow up to four weeks to receive confirmation of completion.
Link to the Online Form for Unlocking the Secrets of the Gunboat (Riess & Fix) 1 credit hour