Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild

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Philadelphia, PA, US

280 members · Public group

Organized by Phila Ship Guild

What we’re about

http://philashipguild.org/

Welcome makers, tinkerers, adventurous nerds and people who get bored easily! Meet an eclectic community of Philadelphians dedicated to the care and upkeep of some of our city's awesome floating treasures.

Upcoming events (4+)

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Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 5:30 PM EDTVolunteer Aboard Gazela, the Official Tall Ship of Philadelphia!
Gazela, Philadelphia, PA
RSVP HERE

Join us for an evening varnishing the spars and painting aboard the tall ship Gazela. No previous experience required!

Volunteers must be 14 or older; volunteers 16-18 must have guardian approval, under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian. Wear clothing that can get dirty! For new volunteers, be sure to check out our volunteer page for more information. Contact volunteer@philashipguild.org with questions.
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Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 9:00 AM EDTVolunteer on Philly's Tall Ship, the Gazela!
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
(email volunteer@philashipguild.org for more info)

Let's get Philly's Tall Ship looking pristine! The 124-year-old wooden sailing ship Gazela Primeiro is looking good for this year's live outdoor shows, day sails, and theatrical events, but she still needs more work done if we want her to look her best! With all of the spars up, the companionway hatch refurbished, and the rigging coming together, we need people willing to climb, paint, and woodwork if we're going to make her pristine again!

All skill levels are welcome, please remember to wear closed-toe shoes!
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Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 6:30 PM EDTRiverside Sessions: Funk's Way with Paul Nestler
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
$15.00
SIGN UP HERE

For the first Riverside Sessions of the 2025 Season, we're excited to present Funk's Way with Paul Nestler! This performance is open to all ages and is BYOB. Show will begin at 7pm with Paul Nestler, followed by Funk's Way. The Ship opens at 6:30pm.

Paul Nestler is a singer/songwriter and guitarist based in Nashville, TN. Originally from Hershey, PA, he moved to continue pursuing his dream of becoming a full-time artist. An aspiring John Mayer meets Jackson Browne meets Billie Joe Armstrong, he combines the lyricism of his favorite songwriters with the rough edges emblematic of the rock bands that solidified his love of music.

Funk's Way are a 7-piece funk/ska/punk/rock band based out of Delaware County, featuring one of the Guild's own crew members, Nate Mackhouse. Their sound consists of energetic covers of popular music--including Ariana Grande, Chicago, and Rage Against The Machine--as well as some original music. Instrumentation includes saxophones, trombones, keyboard, electric guitar, drums, and vocals.
1 attendee
Wed, Jul 23, 2025, 5:30 PM EDTVolunteer Aboard Gazela, the Official Tall Ship of Philadelphia!
Gazela, Philadelphia, PA
RSVP HERE

Join us for an evening varnishing the spars and painting aboard the tall ship Gazela. No previous experience required!

Volunteers must be 14 or older; volunteers 16-18 must have guardian approval, under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian. Wear clothing that can get dirty! For new volunteers, be sure to check out our volunteer page for more information. Contact volunteer@philashipguild.org with questions.
1 attendee