Discover the musical traditions of life at sea during the first Hoy Shanty Crew Sing-Along at the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The evening begins with Tony Prior of The Hoy Shanty Crew, who will share the history and origins of sea shanties, including how these traditional working songs helped sailing crews coordinate tasks aboard ships and their connections to maritime life in the Florida Keys.
Then it is time to join the crew. Guests can sing along to traditional maritime songs, learn a few shanties and experience the music that once accompanied sailors at work and at leisure. No previous singing experience is necessary.
The family-friendly event takes place at the History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Highway, mile marker 83 in Islamorada and includes special sales and promotions with proceeds benefiting upcoming featured exhibits. Come for the maritime history, stay for the songs and raise a glass to the sailors, divers and seafaring traditions that helped shape the Florida Keys.
RSVP online or if you are unable to attend in person, you can also sign up to participate virtually. Check out Divingmuseum.org for more details.
A $10 donation includes a custom History of Diving Museum pint glass, which guests can fill with refreshing custom brewed beer or beverages during the festivities. The evening also includes light refreshments and raffles.
The museum thanks event sponsors Priority Management Services Limited and History of Diving Museum member Liz Bonness.
The History of Diving Museum allows divers and non-divers alike to explore more than 5,000 years of “the quest to explore under the sea.” The museum has 14 core exhibits plus two annual limited-time featured exhibits as well as a museum store with unique gifts. Don’t drive by, dive in!
