Mystic Seaport Highlights for 2012
MAJOR EXHIBITS“Treasures from the Collections,” Opens March 31Mystic Seaport searched its collection of over two million historic maritime artifacts, art, and photographs to identify 200 of the most important objects for display in this new exhibit. Many of these objects have never before been put on public display. “Restoring a Past, Charting a Future,” Opens April 28An exhibit developed in partnership with Brooklyn’s Dalvero Academy, “Restoring a Past” invited academy artists to Mystic Seaport to experience the Charles W. Morgan and interpret America’s whaling legacy through their art. Charles W. Morgan Restoration, OngoingThe 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan is the oldest American commercial vessel still afloat. A National Historic Landmark, she is currently undergoing a complete restoration in preparation for a ceremonial voyage to historic ports on the East Coast in 2014. Although she is out of the water, visitors can go aboard to tour the ship and watch the Museum’s shipwrights work on the vessel.
EVENTSLiberty Days, Feb. 18-26Special activities offered for children during school vacation week. Safety on Sea & Shore, May 19-20All active police, fire, EMT and ambulance personnel will receive free Museum admission during this weekend at Mystic Seaport. The Museum will host demonstrations and activities that celebrate the people, methods, and vehicles involved in maritime rescues in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Lobster Days, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28Crack your first lobster claw of the season at Mystic Seaport’s Lobster Days during Memorial Day Weekend. Lobsters in the rough are served by the Rotary Club of Mystic. Proceeds from event are distributed to local charities. Museum admission plus price of food or visitors can purchase a special admission and food combo ticket. Decoration Day, May 28Join us this Memorial Day for a ceremony dedicated to the memory of those lost in the Civil War. A brief, yet reverent service comprised of remarks and hymns will begin in the Greenmanville Church at noon. Immediately following the service, join in a procession to the cannon on Chubb's Wharf for the playing of taps and a wreath-laying upon the Mystic River. Sea Music Festival, June 7-10Mystic Seaport is proud to host its 33rd annual Sea Music Festival, one of the world’s premier sea music events. More than 4,500 people gather each year to hear both national and international performers carry on classic musical traditions of the Golden Age of Sail. The WoodenBoat Show, June 29-July 1Hosted in conjunction with “WoodenBoat” magazine, the WoodenBoat Show features more than 75 boats in the water, three tents and extensive land exhibits hosting more than 200 exhibitors, live boatbuilding events and more. This is the most popular event of the year. Independence Day Celebration, July 4Activities include a noontime picnic on the Village Green, a children’s parade through the Museum’s village at 1 p.m., an 1876 Independence Day Ceremony and a concert by the Silver Cornet Band. Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous, July 28-29A dazzling display of high-quality antique vessels built before 1965. Vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museum’s waterfront all day Saturday and Sunday morning. On Sunday at 12:45 p.m., the vessels make their way down the Mystic River in a jubilant music-filled three-mile parade. Rum Runners Rendezvous, July 28An evening of food, drink, live music and dancing by the Mystic River. This year will have a classic surfing theme. “Moby-Dick” Marathon, July 31-Aug. 1Visitors, Museum volunteers, and staff join together to read aloud Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick" in a 24-hour marathon event aboard the whaleship Charles W. Morgan. Model Yacht Regatta, Aug. 9-12Champion model yacht sailors converge on Mystic Seaport to compete in regional and national championships in various classes. Specific details to come. Antique Vehicle Show, Sept. 23Get up close and personal with a dazzling display of authentic antique cars, trucks and motorcycles from the turn of the century. Cap off the weekend with the parade of vehicles Sunday at 3 p.m. Watch more than 100 antique vehicles circle the Museum grounds in the annual event’s finale. Chowder Days, October 6-8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.At Mystic Seaport’s annual Columbus Day Weekend festival, visitors taste the best chowder anywhere, delectable seafood specialties, seasonal desserts and beer, wine and apple cider. Cost of food is in addition to Museum admission. Sights & Frights, October (specific days TBA)A haunted Halloween celebration with fun for the entire family, Mystic Seaport invites you to step back in time and wind your way through our spooky 19th-century village with beautifully carved pumpkins lighting the way. The fun includes crafts, games and a nightly costume parade for our younger visitors. There will be activities that are "family-friendly," "mildly-creepy," and "not for the faint of heart!" All "scary" activities are indoors, so families with young children can avoid them en route to the family-friendly events. Lantern Light Tours, Nov. 23-Dec. 30 (specific days TBA)Step back in time to Christmas Eve, 1876 for a guided tour of Greenmanville, Conn. Visitors experience a progressive play with a holiday theme. The Lantern Light Tours have been a New England Holiday tradition for over 30 years. Christmas by the Sea, Nov. 23-Dec. 31Beginning in late November, Mystic Seaport will be decked out with the sights of Christmas and Museum activities and programming take on a holiday theme. 57th Annual Community Carol Sing, Dec. 16A Mystic tradition for over five decades, several thousand people gather every year to sing their favorite holiday carols. Admission is a canned food item to be donated to the local food drive. |
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