South Street Seaport Museum Announces Queer History: Chanteys and Sailors

Join us at the South Street Seaport Museum for an enriching experience as we delve into the fascinating history of queer life in Lower Manhattan with Queer History: Chanteys and Sailors! 🏳️‍🌈

This unique event will feature performances by the Ranzo Boys, New York City’s leading trans maritime trio. With a captivating mix of music and storytelling, they will shine a light on the stories that have often been overlooked in traditional maritime history. Expect an engaging afternoon filled with folk music, sea chanteys, and cabaret-style narratives that explore queer experiences during the Golden Age of Sail.

From Walt Whitman’s dockside romances to sailors using their sea voyages as opportunities for self-discovery, this event promises to weave together insight and entertainment in a way that's both thought-provoking and joyful!🎤✨

About the Hosts

The Ranzo Boys, comprising Lafayette Matthews (he/him) and Jules Peiperl (they/them), have been combining their voices and passion for inclusivity since 2013. Their musical repertoire celebrates a variety of traditions, featuring English harmonies, Appalachian ballads, sea chanteys, and queer interpretations of classic folk songs. 🎻

More to Explore

As part of your free ticket, enjoy access to the historic ships and exhibition galleries at the Seaport Museum on the day of the event! This general admission allows you to board the iconic 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose at Pier 16 and visit current exhibitions at the first-floor Schermerhorn Row galleries at 12 Fulton Street. 🎟️📅 Don't miss the chance to navigate through Maritime City, the immersive, three-floor exhibition at A.A. Thomson & Co., located at 213 Water Street.

For more details on admission, visit: seaportmuseum.org/admission

About the Museum

The South Street Seaport Museum, established in 1967, stands at the heart of New York City’s historic seaport district. It is dedicated to preserving the rich maritime heritage of New York as a great port city. The museum features a vast array of art and artifacts, an extensive reference library, exhibition galleries, working print shops, and an active fleet of historical vessels. Explore the legacy of “Where New York Begins.”

Learn more at: seaportmuseum.org

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🗺️ Come and be a part of this extraordinary celebration of queer maritime history!