Ding Schoonmaker Day
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 10am – 4pm National Museum of the Great Lakes
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Free Admission to Museum Vessels on July 1st!
All visitors receive FREE admission to museum vessels with the purchase of museum-only admission! Join us for a day-long celebration of the 15th anniversary of the rechristening of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and in honor of Ding Schoonmaker, the grandson of its namesake who was instrumental in the boat’s restoration.
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