Inside Mystic Seaport Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:58:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:31:14 +0000 Libsyn WebEngine 2.0 http://www.mysticseaport.org en http://www.mysticseaport.org dan.harvison@mysticseaport.org (dan.harvison@mysticseaport.org) http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/9/0/5/d9055bf3d396f9ea/soapy.jpg Inside Mystic Seaport Mystic Seaport no episodic http://feeds.feedburner.com/mysticseaport Inside Mystic Seaport - TUGS! Exhibit Preview Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:58:00 +0000 In May 2010, a brand-new exhibit in the R.J. Schaefer Building will bring the fascinating story of American tugboats to Mystic Seaport members and visitors.

Every day tugboats move millions of tons of cargo, escort cruise ships, save lives during maritime disasters, conduct environmental clean-ups, and salvage wrecks. Yet, many people still think of tugs as the cheery, coal-smoke bellowing little ships from children's storybooks. This exhibit will explore this "invisible industry" of maritime towing, a key component of every cargo port in the country, from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon. It will introduce the kinds of work that tugboats do and how they've changed over the past 150 years in their design, operation, and use. Visitors will also learn why today's tugs are stronger, safer, and more efficient than ever, and how tugs might change in the future.

Our plans for the exhibit include several interactive components, including radio-controlled model tug demos and workshops, a mock tug bridge, a CAD design work station, and hands-on activities exploring the physics of propulsion and bollard pull.

A colorful, inviting exhibit designed for family audiences and school groups, but with plenty of content to satisfy even the most knowledgeable maritime expert, it will include hands-on activities as well as material drawn from Mystic Seaport's rich collections - historic photographs, paintings, models, and manuscripts about important Tug-related people, places, and events.

The Museum hopes to host visiting tugboats on our waterfront campus, and will develop interpretive programs for visitors of all ages.

"We're thrilled with all the interest and support we've received for the Tugs exhibit," said Jonathan Shay, Director of Exhibits & Interpretation. "This exhibit builds upon research and planning done over the past few years, including a symposium we hosted for tugs enthusiasts in March 2007 that was organized by staff member Chris Freeman. Last summer an outside evaluator tested our Tugs exhibit ideas with Museum visitors and members, which really helped us to refine our plans and get funding to make the exhibit a reality."

This new exhibit is made possible thanks to a $149,000 grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as well as generous individual donations and in-kind support. IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Its mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.

With leadership support from The Dibner Fund in hand, Mystic Seaport hopes to match the IMLS grant funds in total.

]]> In May 2010, a brand-new exhibit in the R.J. Schaefer Building will bring the fascinating story of American tugboats to Mystic Seaport members and visitors.Every day tugboats move millions of tons of cargo, escort cruise ships, save lives during maritime disasters, conduct environmental clean-ups, and salvage wrecks. Yet, many people still think of tugs as the cheery, coal-smoke bellowing little ships from children's storybooks. This exhibit will explore this "invisible industry" of maritime towing, a key component of every cargo port in the country, from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon. It will introduce the kinds of work that tugboats do and how they've changed over the past 150 years in their design, operation, and use. Visitors will also learn why today's tugs are stronger, safer, and more efficient than ever, and how tugs might change in the future.Our plans for the exhibit include several interactive components, including radio-controlled model tug demos and workshops, a mock tug bridge, a CAD design work station, and hands-on activities exploring the physics of propulsion and bollard pull.A colorful, inviting exhibit designed for family audiences and school groups, but with plenty of content to satisfy even the most knowledgeable maritime expert, it will include hands-on activities as well as material drawn from Mystic Seaport's rich collections - historic photographs, paintings, models, and manuscripts about important Tug-related people, places, and events.The Museum hopes to host visiting tugboats on our waterfront campus, and will develop interpretive programs for visitors of all ages."We're thrilled with all the interest and support we've received for the Tugs exhibit," said Jonathan Shay, Director of Exhibits & Interpretation. "This exhibit builds upon research and planning done over the past few years, including a symposium we hosted for tugs enthusiasts in March 2007 that was organized by staff member Chris Freeman. Last summer an outside evaluator tested our Tugs exhibit ideas with Museum visitors and members, which really helped us to refine our plans and get funding to make the exhibit a reality."This new exhibit is made possible thanks to a $149,000 grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as well as generous individual donations and in-kind support. IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Its mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.With leadership support from The Dibner Fund in hand, Mystic Seaport hopes to match the IMLS grant funds in total.

]]> Milling Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Shipwrights at the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport use the Lucas chainsaw mill to cut large slabs of oak.  These slabs will then be fashioned into futtocks and installed into the frame of the Charles W. Morgan.  Much of the wood being milled has come from trees downed during Hurricanes Katrina and Ike.

]]> Shipwrights at the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport use the Lucas chainsaw mill to cut large slabs of oak.  These slabs will then be fashioned into futtocks and installed into the frame of the Charles W. Morgan.  Much of the wood being milled has come from trees downed during Hurricanes Katrina and Ike.

]]> charles,mystic,morgan,museum,w,b,henry,dupont,ship,restoration,katrina,hurricane,ike,preservation,tall,seaport,shipyard Inside Mystic Seaport - Maritime Matinees Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:11:00 +0000 Meet the director, filmmaker, photographer and/or actor and hear the inside scoop on how the maritime story was created: the challenges, the mistakes, and the balance between truth and fiction. This is a rare opportunity to see a program related to the sea, and meet the people instrumental in making it all happen.

March 6: The Marine Photography of Benjamin Mendlowitz

Benjamin Mendlowitz has traveled the globe for more than 25 years to photograph wooden boats. He is well-known throughout the boating world for his contributions to nautical publications and for his award-winning annual Calendar of Wooden Boats®. Seven books of his photography have been published to date.

Mendlowitz grew up in New York City, and his passion for wooden boats began during the summers of his youth at the New Jersey shore, where he visited and was influenced by the local traditional boat builders. After graduating from Brandeis University and after a one year of farm work and photography in Florence, Italy, he began his photographic career. In his travels, he met Jon Wilson, founder of WoodenBoat magazine, and his photographs soon began to appear in that publication. In 1983, Mendlowitz formed his company, NOAH Publications, and published his first Calendar of Wooden Boats®.

The focus of Benjamin's work is to capture the beauty, romance and fine craftsmanship of a classic wooden boat. His photography is dedicated to the continued preservation of these craft. A question-and-answer discussion session follows Benjamin's visual presentation.

 

 

March 13: American Fisheries

Local filmmaker Bailey Pryor and producer Stephen Jones explore one of the greatest sea stories of all time, the dramatic tale of the 500-year-old North Atlantic cod fishery. Today the fishery is in ruins, and fishing regulations are a quagmire of red tape while small-time fishermen of New England are living on the edge of poverty.

Drawing on the sometimes contradictory perspectives of fishermen, ecologists, fisheries managers and historians, this stirring film reveals an epic story that stretches from the age of sail when people fished with hooks and lines to the 1950's when new technology in the form of sonar, advanced net design and huge factory ships devastated North Atlantic codfish populations.

After the film, Bailey and a team of fishing experts discuss the embattled fishing industry -- one of the most significant environmental disasters in history -- and implications for the future. The film was chosen as one of 30 out of 3,000 entries for the prestigious Boston International Film Festival in 2008.

 

 

March 20: Braving the Northwest Passage

In November 2009, filmmaker Sprague Theobald and his crew pulled up to a dock in Seattle, turned off the engines, and announced their official return from the five-month Arctic expedition. They had successfully navigated the Northwest Passage and captured over 250 hours of HD video footage and audio diaries for a new documentary film, Braving the Northwest Passage, due out in 2010.

Sprague will share stories from this incredible journey and a unique sneak preview of footage taken above and below the Arctic waterline where they encountered towering glaciers, polar bears, and all the extreme and desolate conditions that the Arctic has to offer. Midway through the trip, the crew nearly succumbed to ice floes that froze around their ship and tried to run them aground. A blog with interactive maps from his Northwest Passage expedition is available online at www.NorthwestPassageFilm.com.

 

 

March 27: Maine Built Boats

Gary Jobson is a world class sailor, ESPN television commentator, author and corporate advisor based in Annapolis, MD. He has won many championships in one-design classes, the America's Cup with Ted Turner in 1977, the infamous Fastnet Race and many of the world's ocean races. He has led ambitious expeditions to the Arctic, Antarctica and Cape Horn and sailed on every continent. Hear Gary's comments about his new film, Maine Built Boats, and why he's excited about doing a full documentary on Maine's boatbuilding industry. "Everyone cares about their job; there is a high level of talent here, and Maine boats stack up against any in the world," says Gary.

Jane Wellehan, president of Maine Built Boats, and other boat builders from Maine join Gary in a lively post-program discussion.

 

Members: $35/series, $10 per program Non-members: $40/series, $12 per program

Call 860.572.5322 for more information.

]]> Meet the director, filmmaker, photographer and/or actor and hear the inside scoop on how the maritime story was created: the challenges, the mistakes, and the balance between truth and fiction. This is a rare opportunity to see a program related to the sea, and meet the people instrumental in making it all happen.

March 6: The Marine Photography of Benjamin Mendlowitz

Benjamin Mendlowitz has traveled the globe for more than 25 years to photograph wooden boats. He is well-known throughout the boating world for his contributions to nautical publications and for his award-winning annual Calendar of Wooden Boats®. Seven books of his photography have been published to date.

Mendlowitz grew up in New York City, and his passion for wooden boats began during the summers of his youth at the New Jersey shore, where he visited and was influenced by the local traditional boat builders. After graduating from Brandeis University and after a one year of farm work and photography in Florence, Italy, he began his photographic career. In his travels, he met Jon Wilson, founder of WoodenBoat magazine, and his photographs soon began to appear in that publication. In 1983, Mendlowitz formed his company, NOAH Publications, and published his first Calendar of Wooden Boats®.

The focus of Benjamin's work is to capture the beauty, romance and fine craftsmanship of a classic wooden boat. His photography is dedicated to the continued preservation of these craft. A question-and-answer discussion session follows Benjamin's visual presentation.

 

 

March 13: American Fisheries

Local filmmaker Bailey Pryor and producer Stephen Jones explore one of the greatest sea stories of all time, the dramatic tale of the 500-year-old North Atlantic cod fishery. Today the fishery is in ruins, and fishing regulations are a quagmire of red tape while small-time fishermen of New England are living on the edge of poverty.

Drawing on the sometimes contradictory perspectives of fishermen, ecologists, fisheries managers and historians, this stirring film reveals an epic story that stretches from the age of sail when people fished with hooks and lines to the 1950's when new technology in the form of sonar, advanced net design and huge factory ships devastated North Atlantic codfish populations.

After the film, Bailey and a team of fishing experts discuss the embattled fishing industry -- one of the most significant environmental disasters in history -- and implications for the future. The film was chosen as one of 30 out of 3,000 entries for the prestigious Boston International Film Festival in 2008.

 

 

March 20: Braving the Northwest Passage

In November 2009, filmmaker Sprague Theobald and his crew pulled up to a dock in Seattle, turned off the engines, and announced their official return from the five-month Arctic expedition. They had successfully navigated the Northwest Passage and captured over 250 hours of HD video footage and audio diaries for a new documentary film, Braving the Northwest Passage, due out in 2010.

Sprague will share stories from this incredible journey and a unique sneak preview of footage taken above and below the Arctic waterline where they encountered towering glaciers, polar bears, and all the extreme and desolate conditions that the Arctic has to offer. Midway through the trip, the crew nearly succumbed to ice floes that froze around their ship and tried to run them aground. A blog with interactive maps from his Northwest Passage expedition is available online at www.NorthwestPassageFilm.com.

 

 

March 27: Maine Built Boats

Gary Jobson is a world class sailor, ESPN television commentator, author and corporate advisor based in Annapolis, MD. He has won many championships in one-design classes, the America's Cup with Ted Turner in 1977, the infamous Fastnet Race and many of the world's ocean races. He has led ambitious expeditions to the Arctic, Antarctica and Cape Horn and sailed on every continent. Hear Gary's comments about his new film, Maine Built Boats, and why he's excited about doing a full documentary on Maine's boatbuilding industry. "Everyone cares about their job; there is a high level of talent here, and Maine boats stack up against any in the world," says Gary.

Jane Wellehan, president of Maine Built Boats, and other boat builders from Maine join Gary in a lively post-program discussion.

 

Members: $35/series, $10 per program Non-members: $40/series, $12 per program

Call 860.572.5322 for more information.

]]> gary,mystic,bailey,benjamin,maritime,pryor,seaport,matinees,jobson,mendlowitz,sprague,theobald Laser Scanning the Hold Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:57:00 +0000 In an effort to precisely document the measurements of the Charles W. Morgan, Feldman Land Surveyors from Boston, MA were brought in with their high-tech laser scanner to create a photo-realistic 3-D model of the ships hold. 

Laser Scanning blends highly accurate measurements with three dimension expression of the space and the relationship among the various structural elements. It not only gives us a record of the vessel but has tremendous value as an educational tool describing the structure to those not familiar with traditional naval architectural drawings.

]]> In an effort to precisely document the measurements of the Charles W. Morgan, Feldman Land Surveyors from Boston, MA were brought in with their high-tech laser scanner to create a photo-realistic 3-D model of the ships hold.  Laser Scanning blends highly accurate measurements with three dimension expression of the space and the relationship among the various structural elements. It not only gives us a record of the vessel but has tremendous value as an educational tool describing the structure to those not familiar with traditional naval architectural drawings.

]]> scanning,charles,mystic,morgan,museum,w,ship,laser,icon,restoration,whale,whaling,tall,wooden,seaport,whaleship Inside Mystic Seaport - Liberty Days 2010 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:29:00 +0000 Kids, come spend a day [or more!] at Mystic Seaport for February vacation fun!

Why do we call our February vacation program Liberty Days? Well, everyone needs a vacation, even sailors of long ago. When a ship arrived in port, the captain would allow the sailors to take turns having "liberty" ashore.

Two free planetarium programs will also be shown daily: "Zoo in the Sky," a 10:30 a.m. show that uses stories of the animals of the night sky to journey among the stars and "Winter Stars of a Voyage to Freedom," a 2 p.m. show that details the sky that led the freedom schooner Amistad's crew to freedom.

Additionally, visitors can explore the Museum's 19th-century seafaring village; climb aboard the world's last surviving wooden whaleship, the Charles W. Morgan; and discover the history of the nation's waterways in Building America's Canals, a hands-on traveling exhibit organized by the National Canal Museum.

Make it a vacation to remember this February at Mystic Seaport!

]]> Kids, come spend a day [or more!] at Mystic Seaport for February vacation fun!Why do we call our February vacation program Liberty Days? Well, everyone needs a vacation, even sailors of long ago. When a ship arrived in port, the captain would allow the sailors to take turns having "liberty" ashore.Two free planetarium programs will also be shown daily: "Zoo in the Sky," a 10:30 a.m. show that uses stories of the animals of the night sky to journey among the stars and "Winter Stars of a Voyage to Freedom," a 2 p.m. show that details the sky that led the freedom schooner Amistad's crew to freedom.Additionally, visitors can explore the Museum's 19th-century seafaring village; climb aboard the world's last surviving wooden whaleship, the Charles W. Morgan; and discover the history of the nation's waterways in Building America's Canals, a hands-on traveling exhibit organized by the National Canal Museum.Make it a vacation to remember this February at Mystic Seaport!

]]> kids,mystic,museum,events,maritime,seaport Inside Mystic Seaport - Holiday Magic 2009 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:04:00 +0000 It's the week after Christmas. The kids are home from school. What to do?

Visit Mystic Seaport and experience Holiday Magic!

Take a Holiday at Sea Family Tour aboard the Charles W. Morgan at 11 a.m. Hear stories of sailors, captains and their families that were at sea during the holidays and discover how they observed special days.

At noon, visit the Abracadabra Magic Workshop on the third floor of the Stillman Building and learn magic tricks that will impress your friends and family. The magical fun continues with historical magician E.A. Davis' authentic 19th-century magic show at the Greenmanville Church. Performances are at 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.

Discover the winter sky with the free Treworgy Planetarium program "Celebrations of Light" at 12:30 and 2 p.m. And don't forget to drop in to the Children's Museum to make your very own keepsake!

All activities are included in Museum admission.

]]> It's the week after Christmas. The kids are home from school. What to do?

Visit Mystic Seaport and experience Holiday Magic!

Take a Holiday at Sea Family Tour aboard the Charles W. Morgan at 11 a.m. Hear stories of sailors, captains and their families that were at sea during the holidays and discover how they observed special days.

At noon, visit the Abracadabra Magic Workshop on the third floor of the Stillman Building and learn magic tricks that will impress your friends and family. The magical fun continues with historical magician E.A. Davis' authentic 19th-century magic show at the Greenmanville Church. Performances are at 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.

Discover the winter sky with the free Treworgy Planetarium program "Celebrations of Light" at 12:30 and 2 p.m. And don't forget to drop in to the Children's Museum to make your very own keepsake!

All activities are included in Museum admission.

]]> holidays,kids,magic,mystic,museum,events,maritime,seaport Ceiling Plank Removal Begins Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:11:00 +0000 charles,mystic,morgan,museum,w,b,henry,dupont,ship,restoration,plank,preservation,tall,seaport,ceiling,shipyard Inside Mystic Seaport - Nautical Nightmares: Blood of the Mutineers Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:29:00 +0000 Nautical Nightmares: Blood of the Mutineers
 
A Premier Halloween Event in Connecticut.

2009 Performance Dates:
October 16-18, 23-25 and 29-31

A vengeful captain, a villainous mutineer, a witness driven mad and a jury of the damned...this autumn, join us for our Halloween production, Nautical Nightmares: Blood of the Mutineers. Search the darkened village for clues to the captain's unrest. But beware! This village is haunted by a secret that only its ghostly victims can bring to light.

Tours begin nightly at 6:15 p.m and leave every 15 minutes.

NOTE: Nautical Nightmares tours will begin at the Museum's North End entrance (by Seamen's Inne). For easiest access, please park in the North parking lot and proceed through the walkway to the North gate entrance for check-in and ticket purchase on performance nights.

This event is not recommended for children under 12. Nautical Nightmares is not wheelchair accessible as it includes several steps.

Tickets: Adult: $19, Youth (Ages 4-18): $18
Member Adult: $17, Member Youth (Ages 4-18): $16

A $2 per-ticket handling fee will be applied to all reservations.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets available online or by calling 860.572.5322.

]]> Nautical Nightmares: Blood of the Mutineers A Premier Halloween Event in Connecticut.

2009 Performance Dates:October 16-18, 23-25 and 29-31

A vengeful captain, a villainous mutineer, a witness driven mad and a jury of the damned...this autumn, join us for our Halloween production, Nautical Nightmares: Blood of the Mutineers. Search the darkened village for clues to the captain's unrest. But beware! This village is haunted by a secret that only its ghostly victims can bring to light.

Tours begin nightly at 6:15 p.m and leave every 15 minutes.

NOTE: Nautical Nightmares tours will begin at the Museum's North End entrance (by Seamen's Inne). For easiest access, please park in the North parking lot and proceed through the walkway to the North gate entrance for check-in and ticket purchase on performance nights.

This event is not recommended for children under 12. Nautical Nightmares is not wheelchair accessible as it includes several steps.

Tickets: Adult: $19, Youth (Ages 4-18): $18Member Adult: $17, Member Youth (Ages 4-18): $16

A $2 per-ticket handling fee will be applied to all reservations.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets available online or by calling 860.572.5322.

]]> light,halloween,night,blood,mystic,theater,scary,museum,ghosts,tour,nightmares,lantern,october,nautical,seaport,mutineers Overhead Trolly Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:44:00 +0000 charles,mystic,morgan,museum,w,dupont,ship,restoration,preservation,trolly,whaling,wooden,seaport,shipyard Inside Mystic Seaport - Restoring an Icon: The CHARLES W. MORGAN Exhibit Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:34:00 +0000 Last fall saw the hauling ashore of the mighty Charles W. Morgan in the Museum's Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard for a planned three-year restoration. Climb aboard the world's last wooden whaleship and learn more about the unprecedented restoration of this American icon in the Shipyard Gallery's newest exhibit, Restoring an Icon: The Charles W. Morgan.

Learn all about the tools and timbers and the skills and stories that are part of the preservation of this National Historic Landmark vessel. And while the Morgan may be a product of the 19th century, Mystic Seaport is up-to-the-minute, providing an interactive cell phone audio tour to guide you through the exhibition.]]> charles,mystic,morgan,museum,american,w,exhibit,restoration,restore,connecticut,whaling,seaport,shipyard,whaleship Inside Mystic Seaport - Fish & Ships Seafood Festival Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:14:00 +0000 Fish & Ships
A Labor Day Weekend Seafood Festival

September 5-7, 2009

Saturday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Celebrate the bounty of the sea at Mystic Seaport's second annual Labor Day Weekend seafood festival. Sample a variety of fresh seafood from local docks including steamed lobster, grilled fish and scallops, our famous New England clam chowder and an icy cold raw bar with clams, oysters and jumbo shrimp. And for the landlubbers, our Grill-on-the-Green offers burgers, hot dogs and chicken sandwiches. Additional a la carte items, as well as beer and wine are also available.

Spend the last official weekend of summer taking part in 19th-century games on the Village Green, climbing aboard tall ships and exploring exhibits. Get out on the water aboard our steamship Sabino and gaze at stars under the Treworgy Planetarium dome.

Museum admission is required to attend the seafood festival. Cost of food is additional.
]]> travel,fish,fun,mystic,family,museum,ships,labor,tourism,day,festival,seafood,lobster,oysters,clams,seaport Inside Mystic Seaport - Be a Kid Again Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:57:00 +0000 Be a kid again at Mystic Seaport. On Mondays in August, adults pay children's admission prices to the museum.

Stroll through our 19th-century seafaring village or watch the restoration of the last American wooden whaleship, Charles W. Morgan.

Whatever you decide to do, make sure you come down and re-live some of your favorite childhood memories with us.

For more information, visit:
http://www.mysticseaport.org ]]> http://www.mysticseaport.org ]]> travel,fun,mystic,museum,kid,tourism,exhibit,ship,connecticut,tall,seaport Inside Mystic Seaport - Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous 2009 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:33:00 +0000
Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous 2009
Featuring Little Vigilant
July 25 - 26, 2009
Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Downriver Parade, Sunday at 12:45 p.m.

Come to Mystic Seaport for a gathering of classic vehicles just like any other, except this one happens to take place on the water!

The Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous is a dazzling display of high-quality antique vessels built before 1965, including cruisers, sailboats, runabouts, launches and more. An award competition recognizes excellence in restoration, authenticity and workmanship.
Dressed and in pristine condition, approximately 40 classic vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museums waterfront all day Saturday and Sunday morning for your viewing pleasure. Sunday at 12:45 p.m., watch as the vessels make their way down the Mystic River in a jubilant, costume- and music-filled three-mile parade.

This year we feature Little Vigilant, a vessel designed for Drayton Cochran and built by Abeking and Rasmussen in 1950. During this time, Mr. Cochran brought the Concordia plans to A&R beginning a long standing relationship between the two organizations resulting in the construction of more than 100 Concordia Yawls.

The 70' Little Vigilant was based on a larger vessel, Vigilant, a 100' sardine carrier style boat built in the 1930s. She was designed by Walter McGinnis to be able to navigate the inland waterways of Europe, and has a fold down rig and removable wheelhouse to enable this. Mr. Cochran used her for 6-8 weeks each summer in European waters, traveling as far as the East coast of Africa and the Baltic. She recently underwent an extensive rebuild and now operates out of New Bedford, MA.
]]> boat,classic,mystic,museum,launch,little,connecticut,rendezvous,sailboat,antique,cruiser,seaport,runabout,vigilant Inside Mystic Seaport - Maritime Mystery Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:04:00 +0000 Be a part of Mystic Seaport's first ever whodunit!

Follow clues through the 19th-century sea-faring village as you uncover a plot that has the village people in its grip. Investigate clues, gather evidence, interview 'suspects' and see if you can find the culprit behind it all!

Family friendly. Recommended for older children, teens and adults. Approximately 1-hour in length.

Saturdays, July 4, 11, 18, 25
6:30pm & 7:00pm admission times

Saturdays, August 8, 15, 22
6:00pm & 6:30pm admission times

Saturdays, August 29 & Sept 5
6:00pm admission time

Pricing: Groups of 1-2 $16 per person Groups of 3-4 $15 per person Groups of 5-6 $14 per person

Hurry! Be the first to experience this new adventure and figure out 'who dun it'! ]]> mystery,mystic,museum,summer,event,village,maritime,seaport Inside Mystic Seaport - 30th Annual Sea Music Festival Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:39:00 +0000
30th Annual Sea Music Festival

June 11-14, 2009

Evening Concerts: June 11-13 at 7 p.m.
(Concert tickets required)

Daytime Entertainment: June 13-14, Noon - 5 p.m. (Museum admission required)

Mystic Seaport is proud to host its 30th annual Sea Music Festival, one of the worlds premier sea music events. More than 5,000 people gather each year to hear a solid core of performers carry on classic musical traditions of the golden age of sail. We have featured music from maritime cultures around the world, including the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, Australia, Iceland, Poland, Netherlands, France, Canada and Africa, as well as native peoples within the United States.

For more information about Mystic Seaport or the 30th Annual Sea Music Festival, visit www.mysticseaport.org
]]> music,mystic,museum,sea,concert,singers,festival,june,maritime,seaport,chantey Inside Mystic Seaport - Rosenfeld Collection Thu, 21 May 2009 19:53:00 +0000
The Rosenfeld Collection, acquired in 1984 by Mystic Seaport, is one of the largest archives of maritime photographs in the United States. This Collection of nearly one million pieces documents the...
The Rosenfeld Collection, acquired in 1984 by Mystic Seaport, is one of the largest archives of maritime photographs in the United States. This Collection of nearly one million pieces documents the period from 1881 to the present. Images are captured in a variety of formats, from glass plate negatives to color transparencies, and from glossy prints to photographic murals. The Collection represents the evolution of photographic technology and developments in the maritime industry over the last century.

The Rosenfeld Collection is built on the inventory of the Morris Rosenfeld & Sons photographic business, which was located in New York City from 1910 until the late 1970s. The firm grew as Morris' sons David, Stanley, and William joined the business. Although they became famous as yachting photographers, the early work of the Rosenfelds included assignments for such firms as the New York-based entities of the Bell System (currently known as AT&T, Western Electric, and Bell Telephone Laboratories) from the 1910's through the 1940's.

Even though the Rosenfelds maintained a busy schedule, they always made time for yachting photography. As a result, the America's Cup Races are fully represented from 1885 to 1992. The early America's Cup images, from 1885 to 1910, are from separate collections acquired by Morris Rosenfeld. These collections of remarkable glass plate images are the work of Arthur F. Aldridge, Charles Edwin Bolles, James Burton and Edwin J. Carpenter. It should be noted that these collections also contain images of subjects as varied as socialites participating in leisure activities, steam yachts, battleships, and riverboats on the Ohio River.

The America's Cup races, starting in 1920, were exhaustively covered by the Rosenfelds themselves. As a family of photographers, they quickly became a part of the America's Cup tradition. The respect they received from some of the greatest yachtsmen of the day gave them unusually close access to races, and the result is a remarkably dynamic and often intimate view of the sport.

A broad spectrum of competitive sailing is also reflected in the Rosenfeld Collection. Images of children participating in sailing lessons are housed next to views of maxi-boats competing on the international circuit.

The world of powerboating, both competitive and recreational, received equal attention from the Rosenfelds. The development of powerboat racing in America is chronicled in the Collection. Of particular interest to powerboat historians is the Collection's extensive coverage of early Gold Cup and Harmsworth Trophy Races.

Due to the chronological arrangement of the negatives in the Collection, the evolution of sail, hull and engine design across the span of more than a century can be observed by the researcher.

Today, the Rosenfeld Collection is stored in a climate-controlled vault in the new Mystic Seaport Collections Research Center. Image content as well as photographers' notes from the prints and the negative sleeves are currently being catalogued and entered into the museum's computer data base. Approximately ninety-seven thousand images have been catalogued by Rosenfeld Collection staff, assisted by volunteers. Sixty-seven thousand images, captured from both prints and negatives, are available in video disc form for research purposes.

Currently the Rosenfeld Collection staff is involved in the preservation of negatives and prints. The goal is to transfer all of the historic images, many of which are presently in acidic storage housing, into archival storage containers. This task will help to retard the deterioration common to all photographic materials.

Mystic Seaport encourages the use of the Collection for research purposes. Inquiries are handled through staff researchers by letter, fax, email, or scheduled office appointment. Fees are charged for research services.

Reproductions of Rosenfeld images are available to the public, for both personal and commercial uses. Prints generated by the Mystic Seaport Photography Department are used for a variety of purposes, including book illustrations, corporate brochures and promotions, exhibitions, and personal and scholarly research. Print reproduction fees and image use fees for commercial uses, will be quoted upon request.

Rosenfeld Collection images are also available for exhibitions and permanent installations. Selections from an inventory of over one hundred and forty 16" x 20" matted and framed photographs are available for exhibitions and traveling shows.

Please note that Rosenfeld Collection fees and reproduction revenue go into a Museum fund for the preservation of the existing collection.
]]> photography,mystic,museum,sailing,collection,yachting,morris,cup,photographs,stanley,americas,seaport,rosenfeld The Move to the Shipyard Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:13:00 +0000 Following her de-rigging, the Charles W. Morgan is moved ever so carefully from her home on Chubb's Wharf down to the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport. Shipyard Director, Quentin Snediker explains the process of safely moving a vessel of this size in such a small body of water. ]]> charles,mystic,morgan,museum,w,b,henry,dupont,ship,restoration,preservation,tall,wooden,seaport,shipyard,whaleship The Voyage Begins Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:41:00 +0000
The Charles W. Morgan embarks on a voyage of restoration at the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport. Shipyard Director, Quentin Snediker explains what is done to prepare the ship for the historic journey.

The Charles W. Morgan is the last surviving wooden whaling ship from the great days of sail. Built in 1841 in New Bedford, MA, the Morgan had a successful 80-year whaling career. She made 37 voyages before retiring in 1921, and was preserved as an exhibit through the efforts of a number of dedicated citizens. After being on display in South Dartmouth, MA, until 1941, she came to Mystic Seaport, where each year thousands of visitors walk her decks and hear the fascinating story of her career as a whaling vessel, historic exhibit, film and media star, and a porthole into America's rich history.

Over the last three decades, the Charles W. Morgan has undergone two regimes of partial restoration along with annual maintenance. Despite these efforts, the inevitable effects of time on the wooden fabric of the vessel's structure demand additional extensive restoration. If left unchecked, these deficiencies will threaten the structural integrity of the Morgan and her use as a primary artifact in Mystic Seaport's interpretive programs.
]]> charles,mystic,morgan,w,b,henry,dupont,ship,restoration,preservation,voyage,tall,wooden,seaport,shipyard,whaleship Charles W. Morgan, The Last of Her Kind Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:40:00 +0000 Of all the exhibits at Mystic Seaport, the most treasured is the wooden whaleship Charles W. Morgan. Built in 1841 at the yard of Jethro and Zachariah Hillman in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she has outlived all others of her kind.

After her whaling days ended in 1921, the Morgan was preserved by Whaling Enshrined, Inc. and exhibited at Colonel Edward H.R. Green's estate at Round Hill in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts until 1941. In November of that year the Morgan came to Mystic Seaport where she dominates the waterfront at Chubb's Wharf. In overall length 113 feet, with a 27-foot 6-inch beam and depth of 17 feet 6 inches, the Morgan's main truck is 110 feet above the deck; fully-rigged, she is capable of carrying approximately 13,000 square feet of sail. The huge try-pots used for converting blubber into whale oil are forward; below are the cramped quarters in which her officers and men lived for years at a time.

At the Museum, the Morgan has been given a new lease on life; however, her future vitality depends on continual preservation. A major program of restoration and preservation was begun in 1968 to repair her structurally, and during the course of this work, it was decided to restore her to the rig of a double-topsail bark, which she carried from the early 1880s through the end of her whaling career. She appears as she was during most of her active career.

In January 1974, after removal from her former sand and mud berth, she was hauled out on the lift dock in the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard for inspection and hull work as needed. Her hull proved to be in remarkably good condition, with only a new false keel, shoe and some planking being required. She is now a floating exhibit with her living spaces and hold open for the visitor to see.

The Charles W. Morgan was formally designated a National Historic Landmark by order of the Secretary of the Interior on November 11, 1966. ]]> charles,mystic,morgan,museum,w,ship,whale,whaling,bark,seaport,whaleship Inside Mystic Seaport - Treworgy Planetarium Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:58:00 +0000 To you, they're pretty. To sailors, they were the difference between life and death. And in the Planetarium at Mystic Seaport, you can get a lesson in celestial navigation using the stars, planets and heavenly bodies of the season. The Planetarium itself was designed specially for Mystic Seaport by Armand Spitz in 1960.

Daily Programs
Each season the Planetarium daily program shows you how to locate and identify the stars, planets and constellations in the sky at that time of year. These live programs last about 30 minutes and include a few basic points about using the stars for navigation. Slide projectors in the Planetarium are used to show images of special interest. Different programs and presentations are offered throughout the year, from "Finding Your Way By the Stars" to "Night Lights for the Holidays."

Inside the Planetarium
The stars and planets are projected overhead onto the surface of a thirty-foot diameter dome. About 750 can be shown. The planets, sun and moon are projected by individual lights. Other special effects that can be projected are: a geo-centric view of the Earth, circles, triangles, meridians and coordinate grids for navigational purposes.

Lobby Exhibit
The lobby of the Planetarium holds a permanent exhibit on 19th century navigation. From the ceiling hangs an orrery, or a mechanical scale model of the solar system. In addition, an interactive computer makes astronomy and navigation come to life. The celestial navigation exhibit in the lobby is divided into six stages. By going through the exhibit, one can learn how sailors in the years before GPS found their destination.

The Orrery
On the ceiling of the Planetarium is an Orrery or mechanical scale model of the solar system. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are shown. The sun should be at the center, but cannot be shown because of the compressed-distance scale used in the Orrery. Made to the same scale as the planets, the sun would be over seven feet in diameter! Pluto is too far from the sun, on this scale, to be included.]]> mystic,planets,museum,astronomy,stars,projector,dome,spitz,planetarium,seaport,treworgy,armand Inside Mystic Seaport - Point Judith Fishing Fleet Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:05:00 +0000
Explore the lives and stories of Point Judith's hard-working fishermen in this new addition to Mystic Seaport's signature exhibition, Voyages: Stories of America and the Sea. Fishing communities ar...
Explore the lives and stories of Point Judith's hard-working fishermen in this new addition to Mystic Seaport's signature exhibition, Voyages: Stories of America and the Sea.
Fishing communities around the country face changing times that threaten their livelihood. Like many, the Point Judith fleet in Rhode Island struggles with increased government regulations, unpredictable markets, and the financial burdens of a shifting economy. The fragile balance also suffers from a decline in support facilities and a lack of young people entering the industry.

Yet the Point Judith fishermen, known for their adaptability, survive. Located on the westernmost tip of Narragansett Bay, where the boundaries of cold- and warm-water fish meet, they target multiple species. Many vessels hold a variety of licenses, and depending on catch limits, seasonality, and market prices, they can change gear and equipment as necessary. Almost all methods of fishing are still employed within this single port.

There are many ways to preserve our fisheries heritage. In 2005, Mystic Seaport began restoration of Point Judith's Roann, one of the last wooden commercial fishing vessels of her kind. Markham Starr, a photographer and shipwright who worked on the Roann project, recognized a vanishing legacy and sought to capture the spirit of these men and women for whom fishing is more than a job; it is a way of life.

Learn more about the life of a New England fisherman through the exhibit's photographs and slideshow.
]]> photography,fishing,mystic,museum,point,exhibit,island,voyages,judith,fishermen,starr,rhode,seaport,markham Inside Mystic Seaport - Lantern Light Tours Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:32:00 +0000 It's Christmas Eve, 1876. The shipbuilding industry isn't what it once was in Greenmanville, so the town is putting on a benefit production. They couldn't have chosen a better show, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. But things are not going as planned. Tonight, one prominent businessman must face the choices of his past.

Lantern Light Tours are scheduled primarily Thursday through Sunday evenings. Each tour is an hour long moving performance and is not recommended for children under four. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for Friday and Saturday performances.

Tours begin at 5 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. Handicapped accessible tours are available each evening.

Tickets: Adult: $25, Youth (4-18): $18, Member Adult: $23, Member Youth (4-18): $16
A $2 handling fee will be applied to all tickets. Purchase tickets online or call 860.572.5331 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ]]> light,charles,mystic,family,performance,museum,tour,christmas,holiday,carol,lantern,connecticut,dickens,seaport Flagships Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:15:00 +0000 Ahoy, matey. Even the most confirmed landlubbers will be transformed into savvy sea dogs after boarding one of Mystic Seaport's many historic vessels. From the world's last wooden whaleship, the Charles W. Morgan, to the last example of early 20th-century New England fishing vessels, the L.A. Dunton, these vessels offer a glimpse of long-past seafaring days.

And you can do a lot more than just look. Take a cruise along the historic Mystic River aboard the 1908 steamboat Sabino, who is celebrating her 100th birthday this year. Help set a sail aboard the full-rigged Joseph Conrad. Or, participate in our ever-popular "Dead Horse Ceremony."

]]> Ahoy, matey. Even the most confirmed landlubbers will be transformed into savvy sea dogs after boarding one of Mystic Seaport's many historic vessels. From the world's last wooden whaleship, the Charles W. Morgan, to the last example of early 20th-century New England fishing vessels, the L.A. Dunton, these vessels offer a glimpse of long-past seafaring days.

And you can do a lot more than just look. Take a cruise along the historic Mystic River aboard the 1908 steamboat Sabino, who is celebrating her 100th birthday this year. Help set a sail aboard the full-rigged Joseph Conrad. Or, participate in our ever-popular "Dead Horse Ceremony."

]]> travel,training,fishing,mystic,history,morgan,museum,sailing,conrad,steam,whaling,flagship,seaport,sabino,dunton Inside Mystic Seaport - Sentinels of the Sea Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:24:00 +0000
Step inside Mystic Seaport's replica of Nantucket's Brant Point Light and discover Sentinels of the Sea, an exciting new multimedia exhibition recounting the history and diversity of lighthouses from around the country. Surrounded by a panorama of five LCD screens, watch as two short films celebrate these iconic structures with stunning footage and moving images.

From the Revolutionary War era to the advent of GPS, American lighthouses were imperative to the safety and survival of an untold number of ships and sailors at sea. Hear as first-hand accounts from keepers and their families relay some of these stories of survival, as well as the difficult and sometimes perilous duties of a lighthouse keeper.

Mystic Seaport is now a proud participant of the United States Lighthouse Society's Passport Program. Make sure to purchase your passport in the Museum Store, receive a one-of-a-kind stamp at the Visitors' Reception Center and get started on your lighthouse quest today!

Located on the southwest point of the Museum grounds (#56 on Map), this replica of the Brant Point Lighthouse on Nantucket was built in 1966. When the first Brant Point Light was built in 1746, it was the second operative lighthouse in New England (the first being Boston Light dating from 1716). The wooden tower, built in 1900 and on which Mystic Seaport's replica was modeled after, is the lowest lighthouse in New England with its light only 26 feet above sea level.

Like the original on Nantucket, which has a 1,300 candlepower electric light and is visible for ten miles, the Brant Point Lighthouse replica contains a fourth-order Fresnel lens. Developed in France during the 1830s, the Fresnel lens, which efficiently focuses light to create that strong beam of light that characterizes lighthouses of today, was one of the most significant developments in lighthouse technology.

The lighthouse has been a significant device for identifying harbors and warning sailors of dangers since ancient Egyptian times and have gone through a long evolutionary process, beginning with burning piles of wood, then using whale oil lamps for illumination, and culminating in the present automated, electronic lighthouses.

Lighthouses were tended to by vessels such as Gerda III, a Danish lighthouse tender berthed here at Mystic Seaport. Gerda not only carried the basic lighthouse supplies, but also some very special cargo.
]]> art,mystic,history,museum,sea,point,exhibit,island,connecticut,brant,sentinel,rhode,lighthouse,nantucket,seaport Charles W. Morgan, The Voyage Begins Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:44:00 +0000 The Charles W. Morgan is towed to the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport to begin a three-year restoration effort.

The Morgan's $5 million restoration project will renew areas of the vessel from the waterline down to below the turn of her bilge, including parts that haven't been seen since she was built more than 160 years ago.

A National Historic Landmark and the Museum's signature vessel, the Morgan was built in 1841 in New Bedford, MA. During her 80-year whaling career, she made 37 voyages across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. In 1941, the Morgan came to Mystic Seaport where millions of visitors have since walked her decks.

 

Video edited by: Brandon Morgan

]]> The Charles W. Morgan is towed to the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport to begin a three-year restoration effort.

The Morgan's $5 million restoration project will renew areas of the vessel from the waterline down to below the turn of her bilge, including parts that haven't been seen since she was built more than 160 years ago.

A National Historic Landmark and the Museum's signature vessel, the Morgan was built in 1841 in New Bedford, MA. During her 80-year whaling career, she made 37 voyages across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. In 1941, the Morgan came to Mystic Seaport where millions of visitors have since walked her decks.

 

Video edited by: Brandon Morgan

]]> boat,charles,mystic,history,morgan,museum,sailing,restoration,connecticut,whaling,wooden,seaport,whaleship Olin Stephens, Simply Brilliant Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:43:00 +0000 Olin J. Stephens II, America's preeminent yacht designer of the 20th century -- died September 13, 2008 -- five months to the day after celebrating his 100th birthday.

Widely recognized as the most respected, admired and accomplished yacht designer of the 20th century, Stephens once said, "I was lucky: I had a goal. As far back as I can remember, I wanted to design fast boats." And this is exactly what he did. He began his career at the age of 19 working as an apprentice for successful 6-meter yacht designer Phillip Rhodes. On November 11,1929, the 21-year-old Stephens joined forces with well-known yacht broker Drake Sparkman and Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. was formed. The naval architecture and yacht design firm's first major design -- a yacht named Dorade -- won the much-publicized 1931Trans-Atlantic Race. She then went on to win the 1936 TransPac, finishing first in class and first overall. A new era of yacht design had begun.

Stephens' name is most often associated with the prestigious America's Cup Race. In 1937, he collaborated with W. Starling Burgess to design the Super-J, Ranger, which was later selected to defend the Cup after only seven races. Sparkman & Stephens went on to design many of the most revered 12-Meters that raced for the Cup, including Columbia, Constellation, Freedom, Intrepid and Courageous. In 1993, Stephens' and his winning designs were honored when he was inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame.

Stephens designed more than 2,000 boats throughout his career, many of which still grace the water today. After eight decades of brilliant work, he has left a lasting impact on the maritime community. His numerous designs, contributions and commitment to the worlds of yacht racing and cruising are cherished, as is he.

This video is a tribute to his life and legacy.

Learn more about Stephens' life and career in his autobiography, All This and Sailing, Too.

]]> Olin J. Stephens II, America's preeminent yacht designer of the 20th century -- died September 13, 2008 -- five months to the day after celebrating his 100th birthday. Widely recognized as the most respected, admired and accomplished yacht designer of the 20th century, Stephens once said, "I was lucky: I had a goal. As far back as I can remember, I wanted to design fast boats." And this is exactly what he did. He began his career at the age of 19 working as an apprentice for successful 6-meter yacht designer Phillip Rhodes. On November 11,1929, the 21-year-old Stephens joined forces with well-known yacht broker Drake Sparkman and Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. was formed. The naval architecture and yacht design firm's first major design -- a yacht named Dorade -- won the much-publicized 1931Trans-Atlantic Race. She then went on to win the 1936 TransPac, finishing first in class and first overall. A new era of yacht design had begun.Stephens' name is most often associated with the prestigious America's Cup Race. In 1937, he collaborated with W. Starling Burgess to design the Super-J, Ranger, which was later selected to defend the Cup after only seven races. Sparkman & Stephens went on to design many of the most revered 12-Meters that raced for the Cup, including Columbia, Constellation, Freedom, Intrepid and Courageous. In 1993, Stephens' and his winning designs were honored when he was inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame.Stephens designed more than 2,000 boats throughout his career, many of which still grace the water today. After eight decades of brilliant work, he has left a lasting impact on the maritime community. His numerous designs, contributions and commitment to the worlds of yacht racing and cruising are cherished, as is he.This video is a tribute to his life and legacy.Learn more about Stephens' life and career in his autobiography, All This and Sailing, Too.

]]> ranger,freedom,mystic,intrepid,cup,yacht,columbia,americas,stephens,constellation,seaport,olin,dukw,dorade Inside Mystic Seaport - Model Yacht Regatta Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:55:00 +0000 Renewal of championship model racing will occur at the 2008 Model Yacht Regatta on Mystic Seaport's waterfront August 21 - 24. It will feature radio-controlled (R/C) model classes as sanctioned by the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA) with the support of its U.S. Vintage Model Yacht Group (VMYG). A total of 60 R/C models and skippers will compete on race courses with marker buoys using highly-honed racing tactics. These models are based on well-known classic designs, such as Star, 12-Meter and J boats. Mystic Seaport's R/C Laser fleet will be available for visitors to experience hands-on model yachting. More information on this sport is on the AMYA web site: www.ModelYacht.org

This video was produced in 2004 following the 5th Annual Model Yacht Regatta.

]]> Renewal of championship model racing will occur at the 2008 Model Yacht Regatta on Mystic Seaport's waterfront August 21 - 24. It will feature radio-controlled (R/C) model classes as sanctioned by the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA) with the support of its U.S. Vintage Model Yacht Group (VMYG). A total of 60 R/C models and skippers will compete on race courses with marker buoys using highly-honed racing tactics. These models are based on well-known classic designs, such as Star, 12-Meter and J boats. Mystic Seaport's R/C Laser fleet will be available for visitors to experience hands-on model yachting. More information on this sport is on the AMYA web site: www.ModelYacht.orgThis video was produced in 2004 following the 5th Annual Model Yacht Regatta.

]]> river,boat,remote,model,mystic,vintage,museum,racing,control,wind,sail,race,j,yacht,seaport,regatta,amya,gmyg Inside Mystic Seaport - Steamship SABINO 100th Birthdat Celebration Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:57:00 +0000 Sabino's 100th Birthday Celebration
Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10
9 a.m.-5p.m.

It's a party on the green all weekend long with food, music and activities for the whole family. Enjoy an a la carte menu while raising a glass to toast Sabino on 100 years well served. Don't forget to leave room for cake!

Celebrate the power of steam and enjoy steamers and Steamboat Ale from our Grill-on-the-Green, observe how steam engines operate in the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard and watch as steam-powered cars are driven through the Museum grounds.

Get the whole family involved in games on our Village Green, try your hand at a variety of craft projects and test your skill while playing with toys from long ago.

 

Video Produced by: Brandon Morgan

]]> Sabino's 100th Birthday CelebrationSaturday and Sunday, August 9-109 a.m.-5p.m.

It's a party on the green all weekend long with food, music and activities for the whole family. Enjoy an a la carte menu while raising a glass to toast Sabino on 100 years well served. Don't forget to leave room for cake!

Celebrate the power of steam and enjoy steamers and Steamboat Ale from our Grill-on-the-Green, observe how steam engines operate in the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard and watch as steam-powered cars are driven through the Museum grounds.

Get the whole family involved in games on our Village Green, try your hand at a variety of craft projects and test your skill while playing with toys from long ago.

 

Video Produced by: Brandon Morgan

]]> mystic,history,morgan,historical,museum,celebration,fired,ship,birthday,coal,steam,landmark,wooden,seaport,sabino Inside Mystic Seaport - Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:52:00 +0000 Come to Mystic Seaport for a gathering of classic vehicles just like any other, except this one happens to take place on the water!

The Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous is a dazzling display of high-quality antique vessels built before 1965, including cruisers, sailboats, runabouts, launches and more. An award competition recognizes excellence in restoration, authenticity and workmanship.

This year's Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous honors our own steamboat Sabino, the 57-foot coal-fired steamer and National Historic Landmark vessel built 100 years ago in East Boothbay, Maine. She entered service in 1908 for the Damariscotta Steamboat Company, delivering vacationing passengers, or "rusticators" to the numerous hotels and boarding houses along the 12 miles of the scenic Damariscotta River.

Sabino was retired in 1975 and began a new era of passenger service at Mystic Seaport. The significant restoration and meticulous care she received at the Museum was recognized in 1992 when Congress designated Sabino a National Historic Landmark.

Dressed and in pristine condition, approximately 50 classic vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museum's waterfront all day Saturday and Sunday morning for your viewing pleasure. Sunday at 12:45 p.m., Sabino leads the vessels in a jubilant, costume- and music-filled three-mile parade down the Mystic River.

July 26-27, 2008 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Downriver Parade Begins Sunday at 12:45 p.m.


Video produced by: Brandon Morgan

]]> Come to Mystic Seaport for a gathering of classic vehicles just like any other, except this one happens to take place on the water!The Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous is a dazzling display of high-quality antique vessels built before 1965, including cruisers, sailboats, runabouts, launches and more. An award competition recognizes excellence in restoration, authenticity and workmanship. This year's Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous honors our own steamboat Sabino, the 57-foot coal-fired steamer and National Historic Landmark vessel built 100 years ago in East Boothbay, Maine. She entered service in 1908 for the Damariscotta Steamboat Company, delivering vacationing passengers, or "rusticators" to the numerous hotels and boarding houses along the 12 miles of the scenic Damariscotta River.Sabino was retired in 1975 and began a new era of passenger service at Mystic Seaport. The significant restoration and meticulous care she received at the Museum was recognized in 1992 when Congress designated Sabino a National Historic Landmark.Dressed and in pristine condition, approximately 50 classic vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museum's waterfront all day Saturday and Sunday morning for your viewing pleasure. Sunday at 12:45 p.m., Sabino leads the vessels in a jubilant, costume- and music-filled three-mile parade down the Mystic River.July 26-27, 2008 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Downriver Parade Begins Sunday at 12:45 p.m.Video produced by: Brandon Morgan

]]> 100,boat,classic,mystic,museum,years,restoration,connecticut,rendezvous,antique,seaport,sabino Inside Mystic Seaport - Pirate's Day Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:26:00 +0000 Ahoy, matey! Join us for an afternoon of family fun during April school vacation week. Save your energy for the pirate treasure hunt -- fun for the whole family. A special Planetarium program teaches how pirates navigated the high seas. And make your own special Pirate Day souvenir!

Music for this episode performed by Mystic Seaport Chanteyman Ken Sweeney.

]]> Ahoy, matey! Join us for an afternoon of family fun during April school vacation week. Save your energy for the pirate treasure hunt -- fun for the whole family. A special Planetarium program teaches how pirates navigated the high seas. And make your own special Pirate Day souvenir!

Music for this episode performed by Mystic Seaport Chanteyman Ken Sweeney.

]]> travel,fun,pirates,mystic,museum,sailing,crafts,inside,day,treasure,hunt,ct,pirate,planetarium,seaport,toutism Inside Mystic Seaport - Holiday Magic Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:38:00 +0000
During the week after Christmas there's magic in the air at Mystic Seaport. Correspondent Dan Harvison tells you all about it.
]]> magic,mystic,museum,christmas,holiday,connecticut,seaport Inside Mystic Seaport - Holiday Wreaths Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:07:00 +0000 The holidays are here and Mystic Seaport is all dressed up for the season.  Over 150 handmade and decorated wreaths are on display throughout the Museum grounds.  Preparations begin early and correspondent Dan Harvison is here to tell you all about it. 

]]> The holidays are here and Mystic Seaport is all dressed up for the season.  Over 150 handmade and decorated wreaths are on display throughout the Museum grounds.  Preparations begin early and correspondent Dan Harvison is here to tell you all about it. 

]]> mystic,museum,christmas,holiday,village,connecticut,decorations,handmade,seaport,wreaths Inside Mystic Seaport - Member's Corner - Membership Privileges Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:16:00 +0000 mystic,history,lounge,museum,sea,sailing,tour,membership,events,ocean,member,dock,benefits,exhibits,seaport Inside Mystic Seaport - Staff Spotlight - Steve Sisk Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:58:00 +0000 Inside Mystic Seaport - Davey Jones' Locker - Adjustable Waterline Model Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:46:00 +0000 strange,model,mystic,museum,sea,miniature,ocean,race,cup,americas,patent,faster,seaport,adjustable,waterline Inside Mystic Seaport - Davey Jones' Locker - Interesting Artifacts Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:46:00 +0000 boat,stevenson,mystic,desk,museum,sea,ocean,collection,sword,cane,curator,artifacts,smuggler,maritime,seaport Inside Mystic Seaport - Community Carol Sing Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:31:00 +0000 On Sunday December 17th, 2006, join thousands of your closest friends in song as we celebrate the holiday season. The Community Carol Sing at Mystic Seaport is the perfect way to spread your holiday cheer. It's not just any carol sing. You'll be backed by a brass quartet, the Mystic Seaport carollers and the beautiful backdrop of the Mystic River. Admission to the Museum is free that day but we ask that you bring a canned good to donate to a local charity. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Carol Sing commencing at 3 p.m. in Anchor Circle. We hope to see you there!

]]> On Sunday December 17th, 2006, join thousands of your closest friends in song as we celebrate the holiday season. The Community Carol Sing at Mystic Seaport is the perfect way to spread your holiday cheer. It's not just any carol sing. You'll be backed by a brass quartet, the Mystic Seaport carollers and the beautiful backdrop of the Mystic River. Admission to the Museum is free that day but we ask that you bring a canned good to donate to a local charity. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Carol Sing commencing at 3 p.m. in Anchor Circle. We hope to see you there!

]]> winter,mystic,song,museum,charity,christmas,holiday,community,donate,carol,quartet,sing,choir,cheer,seaport Inside Mystic Seaport - Kids Eye View - Costume Shop Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:35:00 +0000 kids,mystic,museum,roll,craft,sew,player,shoes,tourism,hat,eye,costume,view,pattern,seaport,corset,petticoat Inside Mystic Seaport - Business Watch - Ships Plans Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:27:00 +0000 boat,mystic,museum,architecture,line,yacht,ship,plans,naval,stephens,maritime,drawings,decorate,seaport,sparkman Inside Mystic Seaport - Staff Spotlight - Mary K. Bercaw Edwards Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:02:00 +0000 williams,mystic,education,morgan,museum,college,tourism,squad,demonstration,village,connecticut,seaport,melville Inside Mystic Seaport - Readin', 'Ritin' & 'Rithmatic - Boat Building Classes Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:01:00 +0000 Inside Mystic Seaport - Arctic Boat Weekend Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:42:00 +0000 travel,paddle,boat,usa,building,mystic,museum,tourism,arctic,kayak,connecticut,seaport,eskimo,inuit,qajaq,umiak Charles W. Morgan Buzz Card Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:50:00 +0000 Charles W. Morgan like you've never seen her before. The Charles W. Morgan: Voyages of the Past, Present and Future Buzz Card is an interactive CD-ROM that takes you on deck and below to view the ship with a fantastic 3-D panoramic virtual tour. Facts about the Morgan and whaling as well as fun games and demonstratons round out your experience on board one of the nation's most famous whaling ships.  The American Library Association has named the Buzz Card to its 2006 list of Notable Computer Software for children. The association recognizes high-quality computer programs for children 14 years of age and younger.  You can find the Buzz Card at the Seaport Store or online at our website.]]> Charles W. Morgan like you've never seen her before. The Charles W. Morgan: Voyages of the Past, Present and Future Buzz Card is an interactive CD-ROM that takes you on deck and below to view the ship with a fantastic 3-D panoramic virtual tour. Facts about the Morgan and whaling as well as fun games and demonstratons round out your experience on board one of the nation's most famous whaling ships.  The American Library Association has named the Buzz Card to its 2006 list of Notable Computer Software for children. The association recognizes high-quality computer programs for children 14 years of age and younger.  You can find the Buzz Card at the Seaport Store or online at our website.]]> Inside Mystic Seaport - Readin', 'Ritin' & 'Rithmatic - History To Go Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:50:00 +0000 The Readin', 'Ritin' & 'Rithmatic segment of Inside Mystic Seaport delves into the many educational opportunities that are available at the Museum.  In this episode, correspondent Suzanne Reardon tells you all about the Museum's History To Go outreach program, a program that takes the Museum to people of all ages. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about Mystic Seaport.

]]> The Readin', 'Ritin' & 'Rithmatic segment of Inside Mystic Seaport delves into the many educational opportunities that are available at the Museum.  In this episode, correspondent Suzanne Reardon tells you all about the Museum's History To Go outreach program, a program that takes the Museum to people of all ages. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about Mystic Seaport.

]]> school,adult,mystic,history,education,role,museum,program,learn,player,child,outreach,teacher,interactive,seaport Inside Mystic Seaport - Staff Spotlight - Don Sinetti Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:42:00 +0000 music,work,voice,mystic,song,morgan,museum,sea,ocean,concert,ship,sing,preservation,whale,banjo,seaport,chantey Inside Mystic Seaport - Davey Jones' Locker - Whale Eyeball Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:43:00 +0000 america,mystic,museum,coast,guard,sea,ocean,collection,sail,unusual,whale,plot,artifact,whaling,seaport,eyeball Inside Mystic Seaport - Staff Spotlight - Don Treworgy Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:29:00 +0000 mystic,planets,museum,astronomy,sea,stars,ocean,maps,charts,navigation,constellations,planetarium,seaport,sextant Inside Mystic Seaport - Davey Jones' Locker - Crossing the Line Ceremony Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:19:00 +0000 mystic,public,museum,ocean,sail,access,ceremony,seas,neptune,tradition,equator,seaport,shellback,pollywog Inside Mystic Seaport - Genealogy Resources Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:40:00 +0000 mystic,history,family,museum,sea,sailing,research,past,ocean,library,immigration,genealogy,maritime,seaport Charles W. Morgan, The Last of Her Kind Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:06:00 +0000 america,mystic,morgan,museum,sea,ocean,oil,ship,restoration,yard,preservation,whale,voyage,whaling,seaport Mystic Seaport Overview Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:01:00 +0000 Mystic Seaport has a lot to offer. Mark Starr tells you all about it.

]]> Mystic Seaport has a lot to offer. Mark Starr tells you all about it.

]]> fishing,mystic,morgan,museum,sea,classes,ocean,sail,exhibit,ship,conrad,village,tall,seaport,shipyard,dunton CONRAD Summer Camp Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:35:00 +0000 camp,fun,girls,kids,mystic,museum,children,sailing,summer,sail,boys,sleep,conrad,square,seaport,rigger Community Sailing Program at Mystic Seaport Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:55:00 +0000 water,river,fun,adult,mystic,family,museum,children,sailing,learn,teach,classes,youth,sail,seaport Mystic Seaport Fly Over Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:43:00 +0000 lake,river,boat,mystic,museum,sea,sailing,ocean,sail,boating,seaport The Art of the Boat Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:40:00 +0000 photography,water,river,boat,mystic,museum,sailing,collection,sail,photographs,exhibit,boating,seaport,rosenfeld Get Out on the Water Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:36:00 +0000 water,river,boat,mystic,museum,sailing,seaport,sabino,boathouse