SUMMARY
Maritime Tour & Teatime is an immersive cultural experience designed to revitalize the Greenport Camera Obscura. In partnership with the East End Seaport Museum and Aldo’s Coffee, it offers a guided walking tour through Greenport’s maritime sites, ending with teatime inside the Camera Obscura. This innovative program blends storytelling, local flavors, and sensory engagement to attract visitors, support local businesses, and sustain a unique historical site.
challenge
One major challenge was the Camera Obscura’s lack of funding and visibility, making it hard to attract visitors or maintain operations. Many cultural sites like it struggle with staffing, marketing, and engagement. We also faced the challenge of transforming a brief, silent experience into something memorable. Creating value while honoring the site’s uniqueness required careful planning, local collaboration, and creative thinking.
Outcome
Our project reimagined the Camera Obscura as a vibrant cultural hub. By partnering with local businesses and the museum, we created an engaging, revenue-generating experience. The Maritime Tour & Teatime increased visitor appeal, supported local economy, and offered a unique way to connect with Greenport’s maritime heritage. The immersive format also improved volunteer experience and demonstrated potential for seasonal growth and long-term sustainability
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