Moby Dick Reading Marathon
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The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association, in partnership with the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Litquake, is hosting a 24-hour Moby Dick reading marathon in the Maritime Museum.
Join us on September 12th & 13th from noon to noon for San Francisco's secret tradition, steeped in both maritime history and theatrical innovation! Whether you’re a Melville scholar or you’ve never even cracked the cover, the MD24 makes the colossal novel Moby Dick feel lively, accessible, and dare we say– FUN!
Literary thrillseekers gather annually to celebrate this complicated, provocative, much-beloved-and-sometimes-dreaded epic of nautical life! Utilizing the voices of volunteer readers, ranging from special guest stars to people just like you (yes, YOU)! This year’s MD24 ’26 blends San Francisco’s creative spark into a whirlwind of performance, art, visual wonder, and spectacle. It’s a vibrant celebration of Melville’s great American masterpiece that promises to be unforgettable!
Visit our website to sign up to read a chapter or volunteer
If you would like to lead an interactive activity, play music, or lead a performances, email njohnson@maritime.org