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Captain John Manley: Patriot, Privateer, and America's Forgotten First Hero

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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Custom House Maritime Museum
25 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950 (Newburyport)
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Author Ken Sheldon discusses Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley and his role in the early American Navy. Reception at 5:30 pm; lecture at 6:30 pm.

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Oct 15, 2026 6:38 AMdescription_shortA reception at 5:30 pm precedes Ken Sheldon's 6:30 pm lecture on Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley, his capture of the supply ship Nancy, and his role in the early American Navy.A reception at 5:30 pm precedes Ken Sheldon's 6:30 pm lecture on Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley, his battles, and his role in the early American Navy.pipeline
Oct 17, 2026 6:34 AMdescription_shortA reception at 5:30 pm precedes Ken Sheldon's 6:30 pm lecture on Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley, his battles, and his role in the early American Navy.Author Ken Sheldon discusses Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley and his role in the early American Navy. Reception at 5:30 pm; lecture at 6:30 pm.pipeline
Oct 20, 2026 6:35 AMdescription_shortAuthor Ken Sheldon discusses Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley and his role in the early American Navy. Reception at 5:30 pm; lecture at 6:30 pm.Author Ken Sheldon discusses Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley, his battles, and his role in the early American Navy. Reception at 5:30 pm; lecture at 6:30 pm.pipeline
Oct 22, 2026 6:37 AMdescription_shortAuthor Ken Sheldon discusses Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley, his battles, and his role in the early American Navy. Reception at 5:30 pm; lecture at 6:30 pm.A reception at 5:30 pm precedes Ken Sheldon's 6:30 pm lecture on Revolutionary naval commander John Manley, his battles, and his role in the early American Navy.pipeline
Oct 24, 2026 6:34 AMdescription_shortA reception at 5:30 pm precedes Ken Sheldon's 6:30 pm lecture on Revolutionary naval commander John Manley, his battles, and his role in the early American Navy.Author Ken Sheldon discusses Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley and his role in the early American Navy. Reception at 5:30 pm; lecture at 6:30 pm.pipeline
Oct 29, 2026 6:35 AMdescription_shortAuthor Ken Sheldon discusses Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley and his role in the early American Navy. Reception at 5:30 pm; lecture at 6:30 pm.Reception at 5:30 pm followed by a 6:30 pm lecture by author Ken Sheldon on Captain John Manley's naval career and role in the American Revolution.pipeline
Oct 31, 2026 6:31 AMdescription_shortReception at 5:30 pm followed by a 6:30 pm lecture by author Ken Sheldon on Captain John Manley's naval career and role in the American Revolution.Author Ken Sheldon discusses Revolutionary War naval commander John Manley and his role in the early American Navy. Reception at 5:30 pm; lecture at 6:30 pm.pipeline