McFaddin-Ward House Museum Lecture: “Extreme Sports in Historic Small Boats” By Pieter Roos
July 16, 2026
Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “Extreme Sports in Historic Small Boats,” a free public lecture presented by Pieter Roos on Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont).
Maritime historian Pieter Roos will bring to life the thrilling stories of fast boats from the 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting the daring sportsmen and women who guided uniquely designed vessels to high speeds and victory. From unstable state-of-the-art “sandbagger” sailboats to nimble ice scooters and pioneering powerboats, each boat showcases the innovation, intensity, and fearless spirit of sailing on the edge.
For more than four decades, Roos has worked as a museum professional in New York, New Jersey, and New England, serving on the staff of a wide range of institutions, including Historic Hudson Valley, Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport Museum, and the Newport Historical Society.
McFaddin-Ward House Museum lectures are admission-free and open to the public, but space is limited. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 409-832-2134.
McFaddin-Ward House Museum Lecture: “Extreme Sports in Historic Small Boats” By Pieter Roos
Admission
Free