Gather all your books and sort them by size and shape. The information provided below is a partial excerpt from the book the historic christmas tree ship. The christmas tree ship by jeanette winter goodreads. Its even a great craft to do with your kids, although i recommend letting an adult do the cutting with the exacto knife. Dec 22, 2010 song about the famous christmas tree ship which sank on lake michigan in november of 1912 with a cargo of christmas trees bound for chicago. Chicago may not have an ocean, but we do have lake michigan. Years later, divers discovered the ship resting peacefully on the bottom of lake michigan, its wheel missing. Theres even a second photo collage to show you how i added the sweet christmas red tree toppers.
It is an entirely instrumental concept album, based on the. Still, no tree is more filled with the spirit of christmas. Captain herman schuenemann became affectionately know as captain santa for his yearly voyage from michigans upper peninsula to chicago with a load of freshly cut christmas trees. The tale of the fabled schooner, rouse simmons, is the most famous christmas story to emerge from the great lakes. The christmas tree ship, an album by i like trains on spotify. The christmas tree ship philomel books, october 6, 1994 written and illustrated by jeanette winter is based upon the true story of captain herman schuenemann. It is the definitive history of the christmas tree ship. Jan 03, 20 the legend of the christmas tree ship is not forgotten in chicago. However, with railroads, highways, and tree farms proving much more economical, the tree shipping industry was on a steep decline and they had stopped sailing by 1920. Dec 23, 2015 the wreck of the christmas tree ship captain nelson craite rubbed the icy rain off his binoculars and took another look.
The wreck of the christmas tree ship the history bandits. The christmas tree ship and millions of other books are available for amazon. Take a cue from this picture to make this stylish tree where three fat binding books have been supported by light ones on top. Friday, everybody goodbye is the opening sentence of a message in a bottle. The 2020 chicagos christmas ship will be saturday, december 5th, 2020. The woodcut pictures perfectly match the oldworld setting of this story which takes place in the late 1800s. Make a paperback christmas tree this decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. Summary every year elsie, pearl, and hazel help their father gather christmas trees to take to the big city on his ship.
The 325page book details the extraordinary story of the christmas tree ship from every angle and includes over 60 photographs along with hundreds of newspaper citations spanning a period of 140 years. Dec 11, 2017 one of the most captivating chicago holiday stories is that of the christmas tree ship by the late 19th century the german tradition of decorating an evergreen tree in the home was widely adopted in chicago, which meant a steep rise in demand for christmas trees. It was known as the christmas tree ship and was one of many schooners to transport christmas trees across the lake. The legend of the christmas ship is a story as big as the great lakes crashing ashore. The christmas tree ship kindle edition by crane, carol. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests.
The christmas tree ship by i like trains on spotify. This book is crafted from the legends, love and true events surrounding the famous christmas tree ship. The christmas tree ship book seawolf communications. The first documented christmas tree ship to arrive in chicago was the schooner reindeer on december 4, 1876.
However, with railroads, highways, and tree farms proving much more economical, the treeshipping industry was on a steep decline and they had stopped sailing by 1920. When the ship does not return one year, the girls and their mother know what they must do. Herman schuenemann and about 15 others who were on board. To do this, fold the pages as per normal to make a tree as in the photo at the top of the page, but make one extra fold to turn the pointed corner in towards the book. With its cargo of christmas trees, the ship was bound for chicago. The story of the beginning of the christmas tree ship is the story of the schuenemann family, and most particularly the story of capt herman schuenemann and his last ship, the rouse simmons. Song about the famous christmas tree ship which sank on lake michigan in november of 1912 with a cargo of christmas trees bound for chicago. Our everchanging selection of surprising finds offers endless possibilities to celebrate both special occasions and everyday living at a great value. The red lights give your book christmas tree a ravishing look. Of all the tales of ships lost to the lake, there is only one that involves a cargo of christmas trees and the death of a. Today the legend of captain schuenemann and the christmas tree ship appeals to a large and varied audience, but children seem most attracted to the story. We had a full house for the christmas tree ship program. To add to the realism of the story some of the paintings are done in sepia tones to convey the early 1900s era.
Its been 95 years since the rouse simmons, loaded with more than 5,000 christmas trees, sank in a raging winter storm on lake michigan, but the legend of the old schooner fondly known as the christmas tree ship still lives on. Christmas tree ship centennial at rogers street fishing village. With a cargo full of christmas trees, the ship was bound for chicago when it foundered off two rivers, wisconsin killing all on board. Creating a book tree is like building a pyramid with mismatching blocks. The christmas tree ship kindle edition by crane, carol, ellison, chris. We couldnt make this happen without the help of individuals and groups that support us through financial and inkind donations. The christmas schooner music theatre international. This man used his fishing schooner, the rouse simmons, to deliver evergreen trees from the upper peninsula of. There were several ships that made the annual trip, but the most famous was captain herman e. Thus began the dangerous, but highly profitable christmas tree trade. Nov 16, 2015 the christmas tree ship story ves art 2017. His favorite was always the retelling of captain schuenemann and the christmas tree ship, rouse simmons. In honor of this great tradition, mystic seaport has published boxed christmas cards with the image of the rouse simmons docked in the port of chicago by artist carol dyer.
For those of us who grew up with christmas trees, they evoke the magical side of childhood. Perhaps the allure of a heartwarming story mixed with shipwrecks, christmas, ghosts, and lake michigans many mysteries proves irresistible to children of all ages. How to make a christmas tree out of your favorite books hypable. The christmas tree ship by carol crane, chris ellison. How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. A true story of faith, hope and love by rochelle pennington. This book has since become a family favorite and we read it every christmas. Chris ellison has illustrated childrens picture books and adult historical fiction for nearly 20 years. Told through the eyes of a young boy, he recalls his grandfather axels tales. Speculation is that during one of the many huge swells some of the frozen trees shifted and slid into the wheel tearing it completely off. The national archive also has the christmas tree ship.
Rochelle pennington, author of two books on the illfated christmas tree ship, brought us this most loved legend of the great lakes on november 2, 2005. The christmas tree ship by carol crane readaloud revival. In 1912, the rouse simmons schooner sunk in a violent storm on lake michigan. Dec 4, 2019 i have a web page on hubpages about library christmas trees. Families would wait anxiously at the docks for their choice of the best of the best christmas trees. Ultimately, the christmas tree ship is a story of family and community. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the christmas tree ship. The christmas tree ship by carol crane, chris ellison, hardcover. I love this artistic style which makes me think of mythical tales and legendary lives and events. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked. The christmas tree ship is the second ep by i like trains. In approximately 1885 august and his brother herman schuenemann moved to chicago to seek out their fortune. The book starts in chicago where everyone is busy readying itself for the christmas holidays.
The whole family will enjoy this heartwarming story of the first christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill chicago with the christmas spirit. Christmas tree ship rouse simmons project, two rivers, wi. If youre interested in an exhaustive collection of the christmas tree ship s story, this is a good book for you. A wish to be a christmas tree childrens books read aloud. With the scrumptious smell of grandmas ginger cookies surr. Heres a cool video of diving the rouse simmons from rich. It jumps in various directions about different aspects of the story, so it doesnt flow very well. Posted by admin on january 24th, 2015 posted in christmas, craft, festive and celebrations, paper crafts tagged as. Participants then make a storytelling ornament that helps them share great lakes maritime history with friends and family.
The story is fiction but is based on historical facts. Dec 23, 2009 he has also written a book called lives and legends of the christmas tree ships available from um press. This man used his fishing schooner, the rouse simmons, to deliver evergreen trees from the upper peninsula of michigan to chicago beginning in 1887. This pinboard serves as an inspiration link for that page. Today, the chicago marine community and the united states coast guard have revived this christmas tree ship tradition.
Affectionately dubbed the christmas tree ship, this was an annual trek for the rouse simmons. A local theater company performs a production designed around the story of the rouse simmons disaster and the coast guard cutter mackinaw continues the tradition of delivering trees for charity in remembrance of the kind efforts of chicagos captain santa. Christmas tree ship went down on the lake 100 years ago. Dec 07, 2016 in 1912, the rouse simmons schooner sunk in a violent storm on lake michigan.
The last voyage of the christmas tree ship lake effect living. On november 21, 1912, the schooner rouse simmons set sail from a small northern michigan town across lake michigan. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He has also written a book called lives and legends of the christmas tree ships available from um press. Penningtons book, the historic christmas tree ship, is a heftier paperback intended for mature readers who are interested in the history of the ship, the exact. Ornament kits for each participant are included in this program. Among the grand balsams and firs at the christmas tree lot is a little hunched tree that is missing several branches. Almost exactly a month before christmas, the trees arrived for the holiday. South shore, two brothers and three sisters were the names of three other ships that sank the same night. Folded book christmas tree book christmas tree, christmas tree alternative christmas tree designs made with books christmas. Nov 22, 2011 chicago may not have an ocean, but we do have lake michigan. One year, tragedy strikes and his ship goes down in a storm.
The oil and acrylic color illustrations by chris ellison are superb and capture the emotions of the story. Schuenemann and the schooner rouse simmons that details the schuenemanns story which we start below. The fate of the christmas tree ship, in great minds great lakes. This ship, loaded with christmas trees for chicago, sailed into the years worst storm and disappeared on november 23, 1912, taking with it capt. This bittersweet tale is based on the true story of herman schuenemann, who, beginning in 1887, sailed down lake michigan each year from upper michigan to. This lovely story of sailing, and giving away christmas trees in chicago, held the audience, age 10 to 98, spellbound. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The christmas tree ship is about the sinking of the rouse simmons itself. Great lakes national program office, 77 west jackson. This is one day to remember that tradition, with the story of the christmas tree ships. The legend of the christmas tree ship is not forgotten in chicago. Rochelle penningtons short story, the christmas tree ship, is a wonderful introduction to this enchanting part of chicago lore, and her new followup book, the historic christmas tree ship, is a treasure trove of details about the legend.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Christmas tree ship rouse simmons project home facebook. In this program for little ears, listen to the reading of jeanette winters book, the christmas tree ship. For those of us who grew up with christmas trees, they evoke the magical side of. His book let them play was a 2006 notable social studies. Captain schuenemanns voyage of 1912 was to be his last. Unfortunately, it is not very cohesive, so it does not read well. This is a 35minute long video about the ships story and also includes underwater footage of the ship, southport video, 1992.
One of the most captivating chicago holiday stories is that of the christmas tree ship by the late 19th century the german tradition of decorating an evergreen tree in the home was widely adopted in chicago, which meant a steep rise in demand for christmas trees. I purchased the book after attending one of rochelles presentations on the tale of the christmas tree ship, an event which i also enjoyed very much. The wreck of the christmas tree ship captain nelson craite rubbed the icy rain off his binoculars and took another look. Students will use web sites, books, and songs to gather information about the rouse. Friday, everybody goodbye is the opening sentence of a message in a bottle thrown into the sea by the captain of the rouse simmons. Life saving station, on the waters edge of kewaunee, wisconsin, because its fogged up windows made viewing the lake impossible from inside. Longacre christmas tree schooner by charles vickery. The christmas tree ship is a beautifully illustrated childrens book.
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