Jan. 6 to Jan. 8
In-person and livestreamed
Join us as we gather in the Whaling Museum for the 27th anniversary of the annual readathon of America’s most iconic novel, Moby-Dick.
An experience you don’t want to miss, you’ll relive the famous, action-packed narrative and transport back in time on the search for the elusive white whale.
Additional programs will take place throughout the weekend and we will be streaming the reading the entire weekend for those that can’t join us in-person.
THE MARATHON EXPERIENCE
From 9:30 a.m. Sat. to 1 pm Sun.*
All Saturday and Sunday events are free and open to the public. Guests may come and go as needed through the Museum’s main entrance.
9:30 am Stump the Scholars
Cook Memorial Theater (Lower Level)
Put your knowledge to the test and ask a burning question to the Melville Scholars in this fun and lively program for the chance to earn a “I stumped the Scholars!” pin.
10 am The Little Whalers’ Story Time & Scavenger Hunt with the New Bedford Free Public Library
Science Classroom (Main Level)
Calling all kiddos! Come aboard and experience the journey of Moby-Dick as you listen to a children’s version of the novel and go on an exciting scavenger hunt! Then, bunker down and treat yourself to a delicious snack and win prizes as you find all the hidden whales throughout the museum.
11:30 am Extracts
Bourne Building (Main Level)
Read by members of the Melville Society Cultural Project.
12 Noon The Main Attraction
Bourne Building (Main Level)
1:30 pm Father Mapple’s Sermon
Seamen’s Bethel (Reserved seating at Bethel and livestream in Cook Memorial Theater).
2:15 pm Main Marathon Continues
Harbor View Gallery (Upper Level)
2:30 pm Chat with Melville Scholars
3 pm Portuguese Marathon
3:30 pm Curator Tour
Explore and connect with the museum’s latest exhibition, Moby-Dick in Days of Pestilence and Chaos, with Chief Curator Naomi Slipp.
4:00 pm Artist Tour
San Francisco Room & Upper Level Galleries (Upper Level) Explore and connect with the museum’s latest exhibition, Moby-Dick in Days of Pestilence and Chaos, with exhibition and Boston-based artist Aileen Callahan.
5 pm – 9 pm
Cousin Hosea’s Chowder Hall and the Decanter Taproom. Jacobs Family Gallery (Lower Level)
Recharge and warm up with New Bedford’s best soups and brews.
7 pm Midnight on the Forecastle (chapter 40)
Cook Memorial Theater (Lower Level) Performed by Culture*Park.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
8 am The 20th-Hour Treat
Classroom (Main Level)
Get fueled up for the home stretch.
1 pm Epilogue
Harbor View Gallery (Upper Level)
Prizes for the hearty souls that make it through the entire night.
*Times are approximate and are dependent on reading pace .
For the full schedule visit https://www.whalingmuseum.org/program/moby-dick-marathon-2023/
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