Monthly Archives: July 2011

Up in Gloucester

Posted on July 26, 2011 by cbelland

Spending a couple of days in Boston to see the progress of the project.  Today I drove up to Gloucester to see how the restoration of the Boston Tea Party ships is coming.  Getting to spend the day with two … Continue reading →

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Wow! Watch the Construction Go!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by psmith

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly things are built. It was just 3 months ago, we were pulling out the old pilings! You can watch the construction (and the restoration of the ships) as it is happening on … Continue reading →

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The New Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Visitor Center Ribbon Cutting

Posted on July 19, 2011 by psmith

We had a fabulous event on July 6 to launch the new Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Visitor Center. The information center is a glass-enclosed gazebo owned by the Intercontinental Hotel, located on the North side of the Fort … Continue reading →

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Coppering the Brig Beaver

Posted on July 18, 2011 by psmith

We are making great progress with installing the copper sheathing on Beaver. About half of the copper on the starboard side has been nailed in place. The waterline is complete and we are starting up from the keel. Three courses, … Continue reading →

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That’s A Wrap!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by cbelland

Well, I am on my way home from a very successful film shoot.  I can’t say enough about the folks at Kevin Hershberger and his team at Lionheart Filmworks.  I can hardly wait to see the finished product!  I will … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain, Go Away Paul Revere Needs To Ride Today!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by psmith

Well, the movie business is not as easy as it looks. Trying to film the midnight ride of Paul Revere and we got hit with a rain storm. The midnight ride or rainstorm, which ever comes first!  

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And the excitement continues

Posted on July 11, 2011 by cbelland

  Well day three of the business of making movies and it is just amazing.  My only complaint is of the sunburn I have acquired while watching the the amazing cast and crew make this movie.  Here are a couple … Continue reading →

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The British Are Coming!

Posted on July 9, 2011 by cbelland

The British Invasion has occurred on the set and we aren’t talking about an appearance by the Beatles.  Actors decked out in the dashing red coats and muskets shot their scenes this morning.  Check them out the action in The … Continue reading →

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On Location Part 2

Posted on July 8, 2011 by cbelland

Having never been on a movie set before, I am admittedly in awe of the planning, coordination and hard work that goes into a project like this.  I can’t wait to see the finished product!  

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On Location!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by cbelland

I am on location today with Lionheart Filmworks up in Richmond, VA where the film that we will be showing is being shot.  It has been an amazing morning with the actors, cameramen, makeup artists and director making this important … Continue reading →

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