Children's Summer Reading Program - The Shanteyman, B.J. Whitehouse

Jamestown resident BJ Whitehouse (AKA The Shanteyman) presents a program of music, poetry and stories of the sea. Kids will play in a 'fufu' band, an improvisational group of players on pots and pans! Or, they will use a light block-and-tackle in a fun tug-of-war to experience the mechanical advantage of simple machines. The music of the sea is as wide as the Atlantic and as deep as the ocean. Aside from shanties, sailors sang forebitters, which were ballads or popular songs of the day. The Shanteyman uses a multi-media presentation to inspire and entertain kids. Kids will learn about simple machines and the mechanical advantage they provided for sailors before the advent of powered machinery while they sing along!

Registration is not required but space is limited to 100.

Room Reservation: 
Tuesday, July 03
Program Time: 
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Event Location: 
Name of Organization: 
Jamestown Philomenian Library
Contact Name: 
Lisa Sheley
Contact Phone Number: 
401-423-7280
Contact Email: 
jamlibkids@gmail.com