Think & Drink: November Gales with Ric Mixter

Join us for our November Think & Drink as we honor the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. This event will take place at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on November 6th, starting at 6:30 p.m. Join us for an evening with Ric Mixter as he explores the terrifying power of November storms on the Great Lakes. Attendees can also explore cultural memorabilia and historic photographs of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
 

Drawing on decades of research, rare survivor interviews, and firsthand diving experiences on famous wrecks like the Edmund Fitzgerald and Carl Bradley, Ric Mixter brings the history and mystery of these deadly storms to life. He is an award-winning researcher, diver, and historian of the Great Lakes, with over 30 years of experience exploring the region’s most notorious shipwrecks. Known for his engaging presentations and deep archival research, Ric has brought rare underwater footage and firsthand survivor accounts to audiences across the Midwest.

 

Admission is free and open to the public, with refreshments available for purchase. For this event, we’re featuring: November Fog!

 

Doors and bar open at 6:00pm. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the limited bar. The talk and livestream portion begin at 6:30 p.m. To access the livestream of this event, please register here: https://forms.gle/9MzKQwBq6pPCbuWa8

 

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is located at 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation. For more information about this talk and upcoming events at the Museum, please visit our website: wisconsinmaritime.org