Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Weekend
35th Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Weekend
including the 14th Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Show
May 15-16-17, 2026 on Cape Cod
at The Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis, MA*
Presented by the Antique Scrimshaw Collectors Association
This May, enthusiasts, collectors, and armchair maritime historians will gather on Cape Cod to enjoy a unique Maritime Weekend, devoted to nautical antiques, scrimshaw, and folk art. The event (first held in 1989) is celebrated for informative presentations, festive meals, auction previews, a top quality nautical antiques market, and for bringing together people from all across the nation (and a few from abroad) to share a mutual interest in our deeply held legacy of sailor arts and nautical lore. The Friday symposium includes presentations by experts on a broad spectrum of artworks and artifacts; the Saturday Nautical Antiques Show (one of the world’s few remaining markets for authentic antique scrimshaw) is always of keen interest; and an optional Sunday field trip provides an opportunity to view a world-class private scrimshaw collection and enjoy brunch with fellow scrimshaw enthusiasts.
Plenary Symposium Sessions — Friday, May 15th
9:00 am-5:00pm
“Scrimshaw in Camelot: Paul Madden and the JFK Collection” - Parke Madden
“Haida Pipes: Trade Items from the Northwest Coast” - Mary Malloy, Ph.D.
“Scrimshaw in the Sippican Historical Society" - Frank McNamee and Nick Taradash
“Relic Bones: Whale Skeletal Bones of Sacred and Ceremonial Significance” - Stuart M. Frank, Ph.D.
“How Was It Constructed? 'Building Technique' of Some Iconic Scrimshaw Objects” - Charles A. Manghis
Cash Bar, Banquet, and Evening Program — Friday, May 15th
6:00 pm-9:00pm
“The Newly Discovered Panbone Plaque by Edward Burdett: What's All the Fuss?" - Michael R. Harrison
Nautical Antiques Show — Saturday, May 16th
featuring some of America’s leading dealers in scrimshaw and nautical antiques
Early Admission, 10:00 am
Regular Admission 11:00 am-4:00 pm
(Early Admission included for Scrimshaw Weekend Attendees)
Optional Field Trip — Sunday, May 17th
Visit a world class private scrimshaw collection in Hyannis (including brunch) .
Weekend tuition includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch, symposium sessions, and evening banquet on Friday;
Early admission to the Nautical Antiques Show on Saturday;
The Sunday visit to view an incredible private scrimshaw collection (and brunch)
* Hotel rooms may be booked directly by contacting Emerald Resorts: (508) 775-7775
Request a room at the Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis, at conference rate ASCA26
Program Details
Registration:
Registration Fee: $300
Early Registration (by April 15): $275
Spouse/Partner Registration Fee: $150
Additional Dinner Guest: $75
Registration Includes:
Friday: Symposium sessions (including continental breakfast, buffet luncheon)
Banquet dinner, evening program (Additional dinner guest ticket - $75)
Saturday: Early admission to the Nautical Antiques Show
Sunday: Viewing of private scrimshaw collection and brunch
The ASCA Thanks Our Scrimshaw Weekend Sponsor:
Eldred’s Auctions
Register online below or to register by check, please use this form
35th Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Weekend
including the 14th Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Show
May 15-16-17, 2026 on Cape Cod
at The Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis, MA*
Presented by the Antique Scrimshaw Collectors Association
This May, enthusiasts, collectors, and armchair maritime historians will gather on Cape Cod to enjoy a unique Maritime Weekend, devoted to nautical antiques, scrimshaw, and folk art. The event (first held in 1989) is celebrated for informative presentations, festive meals, auction previews, a top quality nautical antiques market, and for bringing together people from all across the nation (and a few from abroad) to share a mutual interest in our deeply held legacy of sailor arts and nautical lore. The Friday symposium includes presentations by experts on a broad spectrum of artworks and artifacts; the Saturday Nautical Antiques Show (one of the world’s few remaining markets for authentic antique scrimshaw) is always of keen interest; and an optional Sunday field trip provides an opportunity to view a world-class private scrimshaw collection and enjoy brunch with fellow scrimshaw enthusiasts.
Plenary Symposium Sessions — Friday, May 15th
9:00 am-5:00pm
“Scrimshaw in Camelot: Paul Madden and the JFK Collection” - Parke Madden
“Haida Pipes: Trade Items from the Northwest Coast” - Mary Malloy, Ph.D.
“Scrimshaw in the Sippican Historical Society" - Frank McNamee and Nick Taradash
“Relic Bones: Whale Skeletal Bones of Sacred and Ceremonial Significance” - Stuart M. Frank, Ph.D.
“How Was It Constructed? 'Building Technique' of Some Iconic Scrimshaw Objects” - Charles A. Manghis
Cash Bar, Banquet, and Evening Program — Friday, May 15th
6:00 pm-9:00pm
“The Newly Discovered Panbone Plaque by Edward Burdett: What's All the Fuss?" - Michael R. Harrison
Nautical Antiques Show — Saturday, May 16th
featuring some of America’s leading dealers in scrimshaw and nautical antiques
Early Admission, 10:00 am
Regular Admission 11:00 am-4:00 pm
(Early Admission included for Scrimshaw Weekend Attendees)
Optional Field Trip — Sunday, May 17th
Visit a world class private scrimshaw collection in Hyannis (including brunch) .
Weekend tuition includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch, symposium sessions, and evening banquet on Friday;
Early admission to the Nautical Antiques Show on Saturday;
The Sunday visit to view an incredible private scrimshaw collection (and brunch)
* Hotel rooms may be booked directly by contacting Emerald Resorts: (508) 775-7775
Request a room at the Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis, at conference rate ASCA26
Program Details
Registration:
Registration Fee: $300
Early Registration (by April 15): $275
Spouse/Partner Registration Fee: $150
Additional Dinner Guest: $75
Registration Includes:
Friday: Symposium sessions (including continental breakfast, buffet luncheon)
Banquet dinner, evening program (Additional dinner guest ticket - $75)
Saturday: Early admission to the Nautical Antiques Show
Sunday: Viewing of private scrimshaw collection and brunch
The ASCA Thanks Our Scrimshaw Weekend Sponsor:
Eldred’s Auctions
Register online below or to register by check, please use this form