After an active life in the fisheries of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, the Lettie, was sold to the South Street Seaport Museum in 1968 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1988. Between 1991 and 1993 the museum completely restored her to her original 1893 appearance, and fitted her out to accommodate trainees on educational cruises. In 1994, the Lettie was certified as a Sailing School Vessel by the U.S. Coast Guard. The museum now offers sail training programs aboard the restored schooner.