Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Author to read memoir about growing up on the Great Lakes

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Have you ever dreamt of a life on the open water? Ann Michler Lewis wrote a memoir of her time accompanying her father, a captain of 28 ships that sailed the waters of the Great Lakes. Now she’ll hold a discussion concerning her adventures while also reading from her book, Ship Captain’s Daughter: Growing Up on the Great Lakes, which includes vintage snapshots from her travels. There will be a book signing after the discussion. Prior to the author discussion, the Museum of the Great Lakes will host their annual membership meeting at 6:40pm. If you are interested in becoming a member or learning about a membership, feel free to attend. Members get in free to these events. 7-8:30pm. Wednesday, May 17. $11.

National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front St. | 419-214-5000 | inlandseas.org 

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

Have you ever dreamt of a life on the open water? Ann Michler Lewis wrote a memoir of her time accompanying her father, a captain of 28 ships that sailed the waters of the Great Lakes. Now she’ll hold a discussion concerning her adventures while also reading from her book, Ship Captain’s Daughter: Growing Up on the Great Lakes, which includes vintage snapshots from her travels. There will be a book signing after the discussion. Prior to the author discussion, the Museum of the Great Lakes will host their annual membership meeting at 6:40pm. If you are interested in becoming a member or learning about a membership, feel free to attend. Members get in free to these events. 7-8:30pm. Wednesday, May 17. $11.

National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front St. | 419-214-5000 | inlandseas.org 

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