Mel Fisher Days 2019

Mel Fisher Days 2019

This summer’s Mel Fisher Days are set for July 11^th-13^th. Every summer a celebration is held in honor of Mel Fisher, a man who pursued his dreams and discovered a fortune in treasure in the seas off Key West, inspiring millions to follow their own dreams and earning him the title of The World’s Greatest Treasure Hunter.

 

During the 16-year search for the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, Key West embraced Mel, his family and crew, and supported them when others did not. Now his namesake company, Mel Fisher’s Treasures, is committed to giving back to the island community he called home. 100% of Mel Fisher Days’ net proceeds benefit two charities, Wesley House Family Services and Michael Abt Jr. Have a Heart Foundation. Wesley House Family Services is a nationally accredited not-for-profit dedicated to protecting and nurturing children and strengthening families with services spanning Monroe County, Florida. Their mission is to promote and enhance the safety, well-being and development of children by educating, supporting and meeting the needs of families. The Michael Abt Jr. Have a Heart Foundation’s mission is to provide AED’s (Automatic Emergency Defibulators) to public schools nationwide. The funds from this foundation provide AED’s to schools which do not already have them as well as secondary units to schools with large campuses and provide advanced education for school health aides and training for all school staff in the use of these lifesaving machines.

 

On the 11^th and 12^th Mel Fisher Fans can participate in Behind the Scene Tours of the Mel Fisher’s Treasures Conservation Lab on Thursday and Friday, 10am & 3 pm, at 200 Greene Street, 4^th Floor of the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Space is limited; Pre-registration is encouraged on the Mel Fisher Days website.

 

The annual Dock Party at Schooner Wharf will take place Saturday, July 13^th from 3pm-9 pm at 202 William Street. From 4:30pm-6:30pm, Captain Andy Matroci and his crew are offering tours on board Mel Fisher’s Treasures’ 90 foot salvage vessel, J.B. Magruder. The Magruder will dock at the Historic Seaport, just behind Schooner Wharf Bar.

 

The evening is filled with a HUGE silent auction, live auctions, the famous Cupcake Contest, 50/50 raffles, the presentation of the prestigious Mel Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award, great music and drink specials. The famous Mel Fisher silent auction will offer over $18,000 in exotic items including everything from gourmet dinners to luxurious vacations and authentic treasure from the Atocha, The Santa Margarita and the 1715 fleet shipwrecks.

 

The Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to R, Duncan Matthewson III, a shipwreck archaeologist, who started his career in the 1970s working with Mel Fisher in his quest for the Nuestra Senora de Atocha.

 

Until July 13^th, Mel Fisher Fans can enter a free raffle to win an Authentic Rare Atocha coin valued at $2,700 at both of the Mel Fisher retail locations, 200 Greene Street or 613 Duval Street. Drawing for the Raffle Winner will take place at Schooner Wharf around 9PM. Must be present to win.

 

 

 

For a full Mel Fisher Days schedule and advance registration discount tickets visit www.MelFisherDays.com

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