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Outdoor Adventure Center - "Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale"
Outdoor Adventure Center - "Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale"
To celebrate Detroit’s 322nd birthday, join us for a screening of the film “Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale.” For over 85 years, steamship Ste. Claire transported generations of Detroiters to Boblo Island, an amusement park nestled in the waters between the U.S. and Canada. When the vessel comes under threat of ruin, a doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save their beloved steamship from the scrapyard. Interweaving local lore and mythology, "Boblo Boats" explores the (whitewashed) history of amusement parks and one crew's crusade to bring back the memories. Stick around after the film for some Q&A with the director/writer/producer, Aaron Schillinger!
Included with the price of admission. Preregistration required. Registration opens to the public on May 26.
MEMBER BENEFIT: Register on May 16, 10 days prior to public registration.
Register for “Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale.”
Start: July 22, 2023 1:00 PM
End: July 22, 2023 2:30 PM
To celebrate Detroit’s 322nd birthday, join us for a screening of the film “Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale.” For over 85 years, steamship Ste. Claire transported generations of Detroiters to Boblo Island, an amusement park nestled in the waters between the U.S. and Canada. When the vessel comes under threat of ruin, a doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save their beloved steamship from the scrapyard. Interweaving local lore and mythology, "Boblo Boats" explores the (whitewashed) history of amusement parks and one crew's crusade to bring back the memories. Stick around after the film for some Q&A with the director/writer/producer, Aaron Schillinger!
Included with the price of admission. Preregistration required. Registration opens to the public on May 26.
MEMBER BENEFIT: Register on May 16, 10 days prior to public registration.
Register for “Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale.”