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
2026 Dealers
Ken Brown
Rod Cardoza
Ryan Cooper
Nicholas Cotoulas
William Feeney
Jack Fritsch
Alan Granby
Mark Humpal
Andy Jacobson
Parke Madden
Tom Mello
Gordon Stanley
David White
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
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
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
2026 Dealers
Ken Brown
Rod Cardoza
Ryan Cooper
Nicholas Cotoulas
William Feeney
Jack Fritsch
Alan Granby
Mark Humpal
Andy Jacobson
Parke Madden
Tom Mello
Gordon Stanley
David White
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
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