Hazing Lecture, Sept. 12, 2009, at Philadelphia Seaport Museum

Crossing the Line lecture in conjunction with special exhibit, SKIN AND BONES: TATTOOS IN THE LIFE OF THE AMERICAN SAILOR

Saturday, September 12, 2009, 2:30-3:30 pm

INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM

Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia PA
(215)413-8655

phillyseaport.org

Hazing at sea will be the topic of a lively presentation describing the centuries-old sailors’ ceremony that occurs shipboard when crossing the equator.  This illustrated talk by Simon Bronner, Ph.D., Distinguished University Professor of American Studies and Folklore at Pennsylvania State University and author of a book on the subject, reveals the sometimes controversial rituals involving role-playing, cross-dressing, initiation rites, and a wild cast of characters that includes King Neptune, Davy Jones, shellbacks, and pollywogs.

For more information, click here

Thumbnail image for book cover.jpg