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The Lowell's Boat Shop Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about a traditional American craft by preserving America's oldest boatbuilding activity in its original workshop, the birthplace of the fisherman's dory. The mission of the Lowell's Boat Shop Trust is:

  • to preserve Lowell's Boat Shop, a national historic landmark, in Amesbury, Massachusetts;
  • to oversee the rehabilitation and renovation of the Boat Shop to provide proper public access; to perpetuate the art and craft of wooden boatbuilding by teaching and supporting the Boat Shop's adherence to traditional designs, materials and methods, along with its high quality of workmanship;
  • to provide educational programs in interpretive exhibits for the public;
  • to raise an endowment to support the programs of the Trust.

The Lowell's Boat Shop Trust initially had management responsibility for the boat shop after the purchase of the shop by the Trust for Public lands. After the acquisition of the boat shop by the Newburyport Maritime Society the trust has served as a support organization. The trustees raise funds to provide financial support to the shop and volunteer their time to assist in the operation of the shop. The Board of Advisors assists the trustees in these efforts. Members of the Boat Shop Trust provide financial support to the trust through their membership fees and annual gifts. They receive periodic updates on activities at the shop and invitations to member events. Members of the trust are entitled to the same rights and privileges as members of the Newburyport Maritime Society.

Lowell's Boat Shop Trust is a major supporter of the Boat Shop through its annual donations to NMS. These donations, funded through memberships, grants and individual gifts to the Trust, are restricted for use in the operation and preservation of the Boat Shop. Lowell's Boat Shop Trust volunteers contribute time and expertise in the development of educational programs and boat building activities for middle and high school students from the surrounding communities. The Lowell's Boat Shop Trust has made contributions in excess of $100,000 for the support of the Boat Shop.

Lowell's Boat Shop Trust