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Moby-Dick in Portuguese: Celebrating Language, Literature, and Maritime Heritage at the Moby-Dick Marathon
As part of the annual Moby-Dick Marathon, readers from around the world come together to bring Herman Melville’s masterpiece to life in a continuous, 25-hour public reading. Among the most meaningful moments of the marathon is the reading of Moby-Dick in Portuguese,...
From “Black Gold” to Homecoming: The Century-Long Madeira–Venezuela Migration Story
This article explores the remarkable historical and demographic ties between Madeira and Venezuela that have shaped both places over the past century. Starting in the early 1900s, thousands of Madeirans left their island in search of opportunity working in oil...
Coffee with the Chairman Ep. 2: Growing up with music and family!
Take a look, take a listen as Ken Duarte, Dave Macedo, and I talk about music and growing up with my dad and Godfather Tony Duarte. His love of music, family and his Madeiran roots!
Coffee with the Chairman Ep. 1: Fred Saraiva
A conversation with Fred Saravia about Madeira wine and the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament.
Planning a visit to the Museum
We are open with FREE admission during the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, which takes place Thursday to Sunday, July 31, August 1, 2, & 3, 2025. Our café that will be serving wine, cool drinks, espresso, cappuccino, and tasty traditional Portuguese pastries in a comfortable bistro type of environment.
109th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament 2025 Info
109th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament 2025 Entertainment Schedule! The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament features continuous live Portuguese & American entertainment at five performance locations.
Honor a Loved One With a Memorial Brick
Reserve a place in history by donating an engraved brick to be placed in the walkways of the Museum of Madeiran Heritage. Buy a Brick For A Memory That Lives Every Day.
2024 FEAST Museum Café Entertainment
Quiet Madeiran and other music create a calming atmosphere where conversation is easy at comfortable bistro style tables. Renowned local fado singers are regular guests at our café singing the soulful Portuguese music.