Unique Experiences
Empower Hour - Steve Ujifusa, Author of A Man and His Ship, and Historian
- Item Number
- 702
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 100 USD to artholst
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Empower Hour:
Are you a history buff or aspiring author? Do you want to learn more about the SS United States, the giant ship near IKEA in Philadelphia? Enjoy lunch at The Cambridge on South Street with Steve and hear some unique stories from the past!
Steven Ujifusa is a historian and a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has appeared on National Public Radio, CBS Sunday Morning, and numerous other media outlets. In 2012, The Wall Street Journal named his first book A Man and His Ship: America's Greatest Naval Architect and His Quest to Build the SS United States (Simon & Schuster) as one of the 10 best nonfiction books of the year.
His second book Simon & Schuster, tentantively titled Full Sail, tells the saga the great 19th century American clipper ships and the merchant dynasties they created. The Delano family, maternal ancestors of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, takes center stage in the narrative. For this project, he was the recipient of a 7-week writing fellowship from the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Full Sail is scheduled to be released in May 2018.
He is a frequent contributor to the urban history website PhillyHistory.org.
A native of Chappaqua, New York, Steven received his undergraduate degree in history from Harvard University and a joint masters in historic preservation and real estate development from the University of Pennsylvania.
He serves on the boards of the Independence Seaport Museum, Japan American Society of Greater Philadelphia, and the Penn Design Alumni Association.
He lectures on American business, urban, and maritime history at venues around the country. Steven resides with his wife in Philadelphia's historic Cedar Park neighborhood.
Item Special Note
Winner will be given instructions to redeem at auction check-out. The gift certificate for lunch is enclosed ($50). The winner is responsible for any additional expenses or costs exceeding the gift certificate provided.
If not retrieved on day of event (June 6, 2017), Bidder is responsible for shipping & handling fees, which will be added to the winning bid amount. Items will be shipped and billed at standard industry rates.
Career Wardrobe stores data...
Your support matters, so Career Wardrobe would like to use your information to keep in touch about things that may matter to you. If you choose to hear from Career Wardrobe, we may contact you in the future about our ongoing efforts.
Your privacy is important to us, so Career Wardrobe will keep your personal data secure and Career Wardrobe will not use it for marketing communications which you have not agreed to receive. At any time, you may withdraw consent by emailing Privacy@frontstream.com or by contacting our Privacy Officer. Please see our Privacy Policy found here PrivacyPolicy.
