Mystic Seaport Magazine 2009 Fall

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THE HEART OF THE MUSEUM — VOLUNTEERS AT MYSTIC SEAPORT

What’s neW at Mystic seaport this season?

Mapping the pacific coast s Dog Days srestoring an icon s Music on the river

s 19th-century baseball s navigation cart scrossing the line cereMony s Man overboarD

DeMonstration s More role players ss setting sails on the regina s garDen

Days s setting sails on the l.a. Dunton sMaritiMe Mystery s Mystic seaport Dinner

theater s sea story WeekenD s Music

for the Morgan s seining DeMonstration sMap spot s art spot s DeMonstrations

in the sail loft s beer tastings s Dinner

for locavores s expanDeD toy boat builDing

s More hanDs-on history crafts s get out

on the Water Days

What isn’t?

for More Details on all our neW offerings this season at Mystic seaport,

anD to plan your visit, go to WWW.Mysticseaport.org.

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seascapes .......................... 4

museum briefs ................... 6

gardening by the sea ........ 12

in the galley ................... 13

armchair sailor ............... 14

by the numbers ................ 15

calendar of events .......... 27

windrose (events, classes and programs) ............ 27-42

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s e A s c A p e sMystic Seaport magazine is a publication of Mystic Seaport

The Museum of America and the Sea.

PresidentSTEPHEN C. WHITE

executive vice presidentSUSAN FUNK

EditorAnna F. Sawin

contributorsSARAH BISHOP ELYSA ENGELMANKARA FRANCOSUSAN KEITZMANJEAN KERR ERIN RICHARDMOLLY STATCH

DesignKaren WARD / THE DAY PRINTING COMPANY

PhotographyJudy BeislerKane BordenDennis Murphynicki pardoAndy PriceSUSANNAH SNOWDEN / OMNIA PHOTOGRAPHICSAMANDA TEDESCHI

coverVolunteer Bill Salancy is PART of the Museum’s Extraordinary and devoted volunteer CORPS.photo By SUSANNAH SNOWDEN / OMNIA PHOTOGRAPHICS

CONTACT US VISITOR INFORMATION860.572.5315 | 888.973.2767 ADMINiSTRATION: 860.572.0711 MEMBERSHIP: 860.572.5339 CENTRAL RESERVATIONS: 860.572.5322 MUSEUM STORE: 860.572.5385

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VOLUNTEER SERVICES: 860.572.5378 WWW.MYSTICSEAPORT.ORG

Stephen C. White

president

These days organizations are fixated on restating and interpreting mission

statements, a vitally important process, to be sure. But i wonder if more attention

shouldn’t be given to the spirit of an institution? A mission statement, after all,

no matter how meaningful and well drafted, will ring hollow without being fully

complemented by institutional spirit.

Since joining the Museum during the cold win-

ter months (when even “spirit” had found other

places to reside), i have witnessed and experienced

firsthand Mystic Seaport’s spirit awaken and blos-

som. in fact, i’m feeling somewhat overwhelmed by

all that the spirit means here, and i understand far

better why so many have been deeply committed

to the Museum for so long. Spend some extended

time here as a member, visitor, volunteer or em-

ployee and you’ll know what i mean.

We find this spirit, you see, in the very heart of

the institution — its people. they are collectors

and conservers; they are exhibitors and interpret-

ers; and they are caretakers and stewards. they

actively tell the story of Mystic Seaport from their

perspective as protectors and promoters. they

reach out and engage the visitors to draw them in so that they, too, can be captured

by the spirit unique to a museum of this sort.

But the spirit of a museum extends well beyond its many caretakers. We find

it everywhere we look and in the unique experience that each visit yields. it’s in

the smell of the wood and in the unique story that each object brings to bear. the

spirit is in the hush of the collection, quiet behind its protective doors, and it’s in

the decks and holds of each vessel whose journeys we can only begin to imagine.

Without doubt, it’s in the joy of a child’s face while experiencing the joy of sailing

a small boat solo.

At an outdoor museum, it’s also in the quiet of the morning and in the peaceful

dusk of evening. those of you who come by boat know well what i mean here, as

you have the campus to yourselves during those special times. if you’ve spent any

time at all at sea, Mystic Seaport and its spirit speaks directly to you. it surprises

you around every corner, and if you’re lucky enough to have a private moment on

the campus away from the crowds, there’s no telling where the spirit here will take

you. Are you a fisherman, a carver, a painter or a yachtsman? this is part of the

magic here that brings you back to the campus. it’s what you’ve come to expect

from Mystic Seaport and the role players, interpreters, and volunteers who help

connect you to our museum spirit.

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Mystic Seaport, in all its fall glory, is the perfect backdrop to a sweet moment.

This tender sculpture, Touch Me, shows a harbor seal and her pup as depicted by local painter and sculptor Katherine Tod Johnstone (1922–1999). It graces the shady courtyard outside the Museum’s Schaefer Gallery and G.W. Blunt White Building, long a favorite spot for visitors. Come visit and enjoy this lovely work of art (or bring home your own mini-reproduction from the Museum Store!).

Nose to nose

Acadia, the Museum’s 21-foot solo transatlantic racing sail-

boat, raced successfully to a first-in-class finish in the Bermuda

One-two race this June.

Clay Burkhalter previously raced Acadia in the 4,200-mile

France to Brazil 2007 Minitransat, completing the course in

25 days. he was only the fifth American to have completed

the race, which has been running since 1977. Acadia joined

the Museum fleet last year, and when not at sea can be seen

on display at the Museum in the henry dupont preservation

Shipyard, just a few yards away from the Charles W. Morgan.

It’s fIrst In class for AcAdiA and MystIc seaport

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MystIc seaport Gets socIal!if you spend any time online, then you’re surely familiar

with the abundance of social networking sites that are readily

available to connect people. the great thing about these sites is

their ability to join people together based on similar interests.

Mystic Seaport has jumped on the social networking band-

wagon, and has not one, not two, but five places where you can

stay up-to-date on the day-to-day happenings at the Museum.

Like to find out what’s happening by reading short, frequent

messages? then check out the Museum’s twitter site (http://

twitter.com/mysticseaport). Join the more than 1,500 people

following the twitter feed, and never miss a moment of hap-

penings on the grounds.

Maybe you prefer to read detailed profiles of Mystic Seaport

staff, see pictures of the grounds and get the full scoop on events.

if so, stop by the Mystic Seaport blog (http://mysticseaport.

wordpress.com/). here, staff members and volunteers share

their firsthand experience with you, making you feel like you’re

a part of the action! interested in an inside look at the Museum’s

collections? head over to the Collections blog (http://www.

mysticseaportcollections.blogspot.com/) and take your own

personal tour.

perhaps you’re into videos. in that case, stop by the Mystic

Seaport’s Youtube page (http://www.youtube.com/user/Mys-

ticSeaportVideos) and check out footage of everything from the

Shipyard to the planetarium to the Charles W. Morgan.

And of course, social networking isn’t the same if you’re not

on Facebook (www.facebook.com). Simply sign up, find us at

www.facebook.com/mysticseaport, see what people are saying

about the Museum and join in the conversation. (We hope you’ll

“become a fan” of Mystic Seaport!)

Whatever your social networking preference, Mystic Seaport

has got you covered. See you online!

MIcrosoft awards technoloGy GIft-In-kInd to MystIc seaport

Mystic Seaport is the recipient of a gift from Microsoft as part

of the company’s Unlimited potential - Community technology

Skills program. the program focuses on improving it skills for

underserved individuals and communities through community

technology centers or telecenters. By offering grants of cash,

software and curricula, Microsoft seeks to partner to create so-

cial and economic opportunities that can change people’s lives

and transform communities. this gift-in-kind is a major boost

to the Museum’s operating budget, providing us with, in the

words of it director Mike Lehnertz, the “software that runs the

Museum”— server and security upgrades, productivity suites,

operating systems and software media. the total estimated fair

market value of the Microsoft donation is $543,710.

pIne poInt school teacher naMed orIon award wInner at MystIc seaport

Gay Long, a fifth-grade teacher at pine point

School in Stonington, Ct, is this year’s recipient of

the Mystic Seaport Orion Award for excellence in

experiential education.

each year, Mystic Seaport presents the award to

a teacher who uses the educational opportunities

offered at the Museum to create innovative and

experiential classroom lessons.

“Great teachers are like constellations,” said

Susan Funk, executive vice president of Mystic

Seaport. “they help students navigate by pointing

the way, leading them to new lands and then home

again, wiser and more experienced.”

in 2007, Long, along with Mystic Seaport Direc-

tor of education Lisa Marcinkowski, developed and

implemented a six-week apprenticeship immersion

program at the Museum. the program, which also

serves as the basis for an assessment project at pine

point School, familiarizes students with historical

trades and research in an interactive environment.

“this program is a testament to the power of

hands-on learning, the power of being immersed in

a historical environment and the power of informal

learning in museums.

“this program has run successfully for two

years and we hope it will be a model for other in-

dependent-school assessment procedures,” said

Marcinkowski. “the apprenticeship program was

also one of the inspirations for the Museum’s new

immersion program, ‘A Day in 1876,’ that has been

designed for public schools. And this is all thanks

to one dedicated teacher's wonderful idea!”

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From left, susan Funk, Gay Long and Lisa Marcinkowski.

RESTORING AN ICON

line and a short video to introduce

the ship, its historical significance,

and the current restoration project.

Built in 1841 in new Bedford, MA, the

Charles W. Morgan sailed for 80 years,

successfully completing 37 voyages

before retiring in 1921. She became

a permanent fixture in the Mystic

Seaport collection in 1941, staking her

claim as the Museum’s crown jewel,

with thousands of visitors flocking to

see her each year.

When you’re in the presence of the Charles W. Morgan, you

know you’re in the presence of something great. the last

surviving American wooden whaleship in the world and a

national historic Landmark, the Morgan represents a rich new

england maritime history.

today she sits ashore after being hauled out of the Mystic River

last november for a three-year restoration project that aims to

sustain her structurally for the next 20 years. to commemorate

her history and continue celebrating her during the $5 million

restoration, Mystic Seaport has opened a new exhibit in the

Museum’s henry B. dupont Shipyard titled “Restoring an icon:

the Whaleship Charles W. Morgan.”

the exhibit brings visitors into the complex process of restoring the Morgan.

it covers the vessel’s construction and historical significance and explores the

many factors involved in preserving her.

“this exhibit is truly unique,” explains Sarah Bishop, coordinator of the

exhibit and of Morgan-related programming. “it blends the old and the new

by connecting people to the ship’s history, but also to the science behind the

forces that threaten it and other wooden vessels.”

the exhibit has four sections. the first, “history,” uses photographs, a time-

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Artist’s conception of the charles W. Morgan as a full-rigged ship. painting by John T. Leavitt.

Longtime shipwright Howard Davis seen caulking the Morgan.

early fundraising appeal for the Morgan.

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the second section, “Workshop,” fo-

cuses on the materials and methods used

in the ship’s original construction and

her current restoration. Visitors can see

and touch samples of live oak, white oak,

copper sheathing and iron fasteners, and

learn how the ship’s very fabric has both

contributed to her survival and created an

ongoing need for repair and restoration.

Dynamic videos shot by the Museum’s Film

& Video department shows shipwrights

using key tools such as adzes, broad axes,

and augers during the restoration.

the “Laboratory” section uncovers the

many threats that could destroy a wooden

vessel (hurricane, fire or grounding, just

to name a few) or cause it to deteriorate

(for example, rot, corrosion, poor mainte-

nance). it includes scientific information

on shipworms and gribbles, wood-boring

species that still threaten wooden ships

and docks. Visitors can view an x-ray of

a shipworm burrow inside a piece of oak,

watch footage of gribbles munching on

wood, and study two sections of a wood

piling weakened by gribbles and ship-

worms. they can also study a computer

screen monitoring live data from a probe

submerged in the Mystic River. the data

collected on the water’s salinity, dissolved

oxygen content, and turbidity is used by

Williams-Mystic scientists to chart the

conditions ripe for wood-boring organ-

isms to thrive.

the fourth section of the exhibit — the

“Design Office” — highlights the current

state of the restoration with photographs,

podcasts, and lists of the day’s activities.

Visitors can listen to recorded interviews

with some of the shipwrights, scientists

and supporters helping to make the resto-

ration possible, and then record in a book

their own memories or stories about the

Morgan’s meaning to them. Visitors can

also thumb through plans of the Morgan

and see a bulletin board with recent news

articles on the project.

this last section represents an impor-

tant feature of the new exhibit — its ability

to be changed and updated as the restora-

tion progresses over the next three years.

Mystic Seaport president Steve White ex-

plains, “As the Morgan’s story continues

to evolve and play an active role in our

national maritime heritage, this exhibit

connects visitors to the restoration work

currently taking place and answers ques-

tions about what she has experienced and

what her future holds.”

Funding for the exhibit is provided

by the institute of Museum and Library

Services — an organization that is the

primary source of federal support for the

nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 muse-

ums. Funding is also provided by tourism

Cares — an organization founded to help

preserve the travel experience for future

generations.

to learn more about the preservation

of the Morgan, go to www.mysticseaport.

org/morgan.

— MoLLy sTAcH WiTH ADDiTionAL conTriBuTions FroM eLysA enGeLMAn

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Top, deck view of the Morgan, during the 1980s restoration. Above, the Morgan echoes fall colors. november 2008.

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1. installing the new planetarium projector. 2. president steve White congratulates Don Treworgy at the unveiling of the Treworgy planetarium sign. 3. Don Treworgy addressing the crowd at the planetarium naming event. 4. The new spitz A3p projector was funded anonymously by a former student of Don’s. 5. A new view of the night sky in Treworgy planetarium.

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“THE NICEST THING

ABOUT WORkING AT

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PEOPLE. THE STAFF

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STUdENTS ANd VISITORS

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jUST WONdERFUL.”

— Don TreWorGy

D on treworgy retired as the Museum’s

planetarium director on June 12, after

48 years of working at Mystic Seaport, but

not before inspiring both a new name for

the facility and an upgrade in equipment. in

May, the Mystic Seaport planetarium was of-

ficially renamed the treworgy planetarium,

celebrating both Don’s remarkable legacy

and the planetarium’s brand-new projector.

in 1960, Armand Spitz designed the plan-

etarium specifically for Mystic Seaport, and

within the dome housed his own Spitz A2

model projector. these projectors were designed

by Spitz himself to be affordable, yet effective,

so that institutions such as schools and muse-

ums could afford the rewarding experience of a

planetarium. now, after 49 years of service, the

Spitz A2 has been replaced with a new projec-

tor, the Spitz A3p.

the surprise $100,000 donation that provided

for the new projector and its installation, as well as

some auxiliary equipment and the establishment

of the Don treworgy planetarium endow-

ment Fund, was a gift from a former

student who first came to study

with Don 38 years ago. “now in

their 80s, he and his wife still

come to the Museum and the

planetarium frequently,”

says Don. “And even af-

ter making this generous

gift, they still insist on

paying for their tick-

ets to the show every

time!”

the new projec-

tor has remarkable

capabilities, includ-

ing the ability to manipulate the day-to-day

positions of the planets electronically, and a

more realistic night star field.

And as for the renaming of the planetarium

in his honor, Don blushes, then is quick to list

the long list of his staff and volunteers over the

years, noting that he has always counted on

their contributions to make the planetarium

run so smoothly. “the nicest thing about work-

ing at Mystic Seaport is the people,” he recalls

with a broad smile. “the staff and volunteers,

the students and visitors — all of the people

and their individual stories made every day just

wonderful.”

to name the planetarium for him honors his

mentoring, teaching and nurturing, says Susan

Funk, the Museum’s executive vice president.

“Don is responsible for unlocking the myster-

ies of navigation and the heavens for so many

people through the years. his generosity and

enthusiasm for the precise and poetic details of

astronomy means that he never misses a teaching

moment, for students of every age.”

And while he may be retired, Don

maintains a steady stream of vis-

itors and well-wishers, both in

person and virtually, nearly

every one of them a friend

he has made during his 48

years at Mystic Seaport.

— AnnA sAWin

planetarium Director Don Treworgy, shown here in his familiar red suspend-ers, retired in June after 48 years at Mystic seaport.

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Gardening by the Sea columnist kara franco is the Museum’s supervisor of grounds. she has a degree in horticulture and anthropology from the university of connecticut.

Unlike the common plum species, beach plum and its related

species have large spreading root systems, which are useful in

a sloping garden or planting. the roots will aid in reducing the

erosion of these areas. in some cases, beach plums may form

thickets with their suckers, creating a great habitat for birds

and animals.

When designing around beach plums it is fun to incorpo-

rate other edible and native plants. Growing up to six feet and

taller, this shrub can be the centerpiece of your design. pair

beach plum with other berrying shrubs such as highbush blue-

berry (Vaccinium corymbosum) and northern bayberry (Myrica

pensylvanica). including native grasses such as Switch grass

(Panicum virgatum) will add texture and attract wildlife. With

color in mind, beach plum’s white, cup-like flowers are paired

wonderfully with roses such as Virginia rose (a native substitute

to beach rose, Rosa rugosa) for springtime color.

if gardening outside the northeast look for related species

of beach plum. Many related species such as American plum,

Mexican plum and pacific plum (Prunus subcordata) all can

be used similarly in the garden and have great-tasting fruits.

Whatever species chosen, most shrubs and trees do not start

producing fruit until three to five years of age.

Beach plums and other edible plants are rewarding when

brought into our landscapes; these plants attract wildlife and

inspire the jam-makers in all of us. So, as you pack your beach

towels for the last time, don’t forget to bring your beach plum

basket. Or better yet, plant a beach plum this fall!

Gardening with Native Beach Plum

A Plum to pick

AS the BeACh SeASOn neARS itS enD, it is time

to turn our pleasures to picking apples, pears and pumpkins.

however, before putting the beach chairs and pails to rest, allow

yourself time to harvest a native seaside treasure. Beach plum

(Prunus maritima) is a native Atlantic-coast shrub that grows

abundantly along Long island Sound and Cape Cod. these

shrubs are related to the common plum but bear fruits that are

smaller and have a sharp, tart, and refreshing taste, perfect for

making preserves, jams and dried fruits.

From September to november the fruits may be harvested;

however, make sure to get to them before the wildlife and other

pickers do. A ripe beach plum has a beautiful sky-blue film

covering the fruit, which when scratched reveals a deep red-

purple skin. the ripe fruits are fleshy and can be damaged eas-

ily; therefore, it is best to collect your beach plums just before

leaving the beach.

if one is not lucky enough to live near undisturbed beaches

that are filled with these native shrubs, you may consider beach

plum for your garden. At the Seaport, we have beach plum planted

on hobie’s Dock and along the Lighthouse. these specific plant-

ings display their spring color to the first boaters sailing by and

supply a bounty of autumn fruits for our interpretive program,

whose members make jams from their harvests.

Beach plum is a hardy shrub for the garden since it endures

full sun exposure and the rough elements of the beach. this be-

ing said, the soil requirements for this shrub are not extensive.

Beach plum produces its best fruit with regular moisture and

fertile soil but can survive droughts and barren soils.

Jean Kerr is the author of Mystic Seafood: Great Recipes, History, and Seafaring Lore from Mystic Seaport, as well as Union Oyster House Cookbook and the forthcoming Windjammer Cooking. She is the editor of Taste of the Seacoast magazine and co-owner of Smith Kerr Associates Publishing.

buTTER-PoACHEd STovEToP ClAMbAkE

You don’t need to serve butter along-side. The butter (and no, the amount below isn’t a typo!) gives a velvety, buttery taste as the ingredients poach in the mix-ture. You can also strain and freeze the cook-ing liquid so you can use it again. It’s a messy meal, so have lots of napkins on hand!

1 ½ quarts water3 cups clam juice or seafood stock1 cup white wine3 tablespoons sea salt2 cloves garlic, sliced1 shallot sliced3 sprigs of thyme2 sticks of butter8 small new potatoes, washed

1 cup chorizo, chopped4 new shell lob-sters4 ears of corn, husked1 ½ pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed

1. In a large enameled stockpot or dutch oven, bring water, stock and wine to a simmer.2. Add garlic, shallot, thyme and butter. When butter is melted, add po-tatoes and chorizo, and return to a simmer for 5 minutes until potatoes are partially cooked.3. Add lobsters, bring back to a boil and cook for 5–7 minutes. 4. Add corn and layer the clams on top. Return to boil and cook an-other 8–10 minutes or until lobsters are bright red and clams are open. discard any clams that do not open. Serve all ingredients on a large platter and garnish with fresh herbs, lemon slices and a nice loaf of crusty bread.

Serves 4.

SUMMeR CLAMBAkeS are a time-honored summer

tradition in new england. But if this season’s lobster prices

are anything like they were last year—there was actually

a surplus—you can enjoy them well into the fall. na-

tive corn is at its peak in late summer and fall, as well.

the recipe below is a great way to enjoy lobster long

after beach days are over. even in your own kitchen,

this is a fun and festive meal, and supports your

local fishermen. As with any clambake, it’s

best followed by homemade blueberry pie.

Blueberries freeze well, so if you can get

new england blueberries, either wild or

cultivated high-bush berries, you can

defrost them and have yet another

taste of summer. Go to www.mys-

ticseaport.org/recipes for a great

blueberry pie recipe.

Clambake in your Kitchen

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The Sea Captain’s Wife: A True Story of Love, Race & War in the Nineteenth Centuryby Martha Hodes (W.W. Norton)

first husband in the Civil War; the resolve to

survive poverty by working as a servant and

washerwoman; the choice to marry across

racial lines; and the resulting alienation

from a family member because of this

decision.

As hodes provides an in-depth account

of Stone’s personal life, she simultaneously

illustrates the tumultuous era surrounding

Stone, noting, “the world changed

enormously over the course of eunice’s life,

offering her the occasion to ponder the

grand themes of American history: class and

opportunity, faith and religious practice,

slavery and freedom, politics and war,

racism and equality.” Some lesser-known

intricacies of 19th-century life are also

detailed, such as proper letter-writing etiquette and the teasing

ditties and banter exchanged between female mill workers.

But while the grand and lesser-known themes of 19th-century

life are interesting to read, the true beauty and strength of

hodes’ work rests within Stone’s own voice. As Stone expresses

her unconditional love for Connolly in a letter to her mother,

confiding, “so long as we are to each other what we are now, i

shall never regret linking my life with his,” 19th-century history

instantly becomes relevant and vibrantly lush and alive.

erin richard is the Museum’s publicist. After taking a brief hiatus from reading after extensive study for her master’s degree in english literature (which she received last year), she is now enjoying a renewed interest in a variety of books.

The Sea Captain’s Wife: A True Story of Love,

Race & War in the Nineteenth Century

by Martha hodes (W.W. norton)

Rarely do ordinary people make it into

history books. narratives and historical

novels seem to be crammed mostly with

larger-than-life tales of kings and queens,

captains and pirates, misfits and saints.

Occasionally, though, a book comes along

shedding light on a not-so-famous individual,

reminding us that sometimes the most

inspiring stories are found with the little guy.

Or in the case of The Sea Captain’s Wife, the

little woman.

through more than 500 family letters,

countless archives, census records and local

histories, award-winning historian and professor Martha hodes

relays the true story of eunice Stone, an ordinary white woman

from 19th-century new england who created a notable life,

based upon extraordinary decisions. excerpts from Stone’s

letters take readers along on a journey from her meager,

working-class existence in new hampshire to her eventual

marriage to Smiley Connolly, a well-to-do black sea captain in

the West indies. When Stone’s voice dies off, hodes picks up,

putting together the pieces of a life that endured the death of a

New and Noteworthy in the Museum Store

To order these or other books, call 860.572.5385 or shop online at www.mysticseaport.org/stores. And don’t forget your 10% members’ discount!

Herreshoff and His Yachts by Franco Pace.This book is a magnificent photographic col-lection celebrating the variety and scale of nat Herreshoff's work. pace's stunning photography captures their sheer grace and elegance in a book certain to please Herreshoff devotees as well as classic-yacht fans.

Historic Photos of Connecticut by Sam L. Rothman.From the decades following the civil War, we view connecticut’s inventiveness and industrial genius through its mills and factories. in its neighbor-hoods, colleges, and rural towns we glimpse its religious, cultural, and intellectual wealth. Through train wrecks, floods, fires and blizzards, Historic photos of connecticut provides a glimpse at the hardscrabble toughness that characterizes the people of connecticut.

Nautical Nightmares has become a new england Halloween tradition. come walk our moonlit riverside grounds and experience a frightening and eerie evening at Mystic sea-port. Hear tales of new england's historic ghosts, legends and unsolved mysteries. Haunt historic vessels and exhibits, and hear spooky stories of lighthouses and ghost ships. Most definitely not for children under 10.

number of years nautical nightmares has been performed at Mystic seaport: 7number of tourgoers in seven years: 14,009number of those tourgoers too terrified to walk through the darkened, haunted ropewalk: 1,803number of lanterns used during each performance: 80number of tortured souls that have appeared over the years: 99number of scary stories told since 2002: 27on average, number of blood-curdling screams heard per tour: 13number of demented lawyers seen waving a bloody sword in this year’s story: 1

Total number of faces in the window, beckoning spirits and secret whispers in seven years: 70number of coffins seen on average tour: 2number of nights of nautical nightmares in 2009: 9number of tickets available in 2009: 2,500

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Nautical Nightmare Ticket Sales

Tickets on sale for members only presale from September 8–11 by calling 860.572.5322.

On sale to the general public Monday, September 14 online at www.mysticseaport.org/nauticalnightmares or by calling 860.572.5322. Spaces are limited, call early to get your desired evening!

2009 performance dates:

October 16-18, 23-25 and 29-31

BY THE NUMBERS

F R O M T H E C O L L E CT I O N S

Kelly DraKe, a 15-year veteran of the Museum

who oversees both the physical and electronic ac-

cess to the Manuscripts, Ships plans Collections and

Museum Archives, admits that she loves reading the

historic logbooks, diaries and correspondence writ-

ten by seafarers and their families. “i enjoy sharing

information about the materials in the collections

to as many people as possible, or to the one person

to whom it creates a life-changing connection,”

says Drake.

She visited the manuscripts collection and chose

a sketchbook containing hand-colored drawings

by a U.S. soldier, edward C. Young. his enlistment

took him to the Balearic islands, and it was here

that he apparently produced this color sketchbook,

“Costumes of the Mediterranean.” Drawn in 1830, im-

ages include rarely documented costumes of several

nationalities as seen in a number of Mediterranean

ports, primarily Smyrna, turkey. Clergy, military,

merchants, townspeople, and servants of the sultan's

court are pictured as well as the U.S.S. Concord.

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think MYStiC SeApORt, and what’s the first thing that comes to mind? the Charles W. Morgan?

Sabino? the L.A. Dunton? While these visible jewels of the collection are certainly highlights, the

collections of Mystic Seaport are extraordinarily vast, and most of them are far less visible to the

Museum visitor. Mystic Seaport magazine asked some of the Museum’s collections experts to search

the collections to find some interesting yet lesser-known items. And while the collections themselves

are treasures, so are the experts who care for them and provide vital access to these objects, ensuring

that their stories continue to be told.

F R O M T H E C O L L E C T I O N S

From the pages of ocean steamships, a popular account of 19th-century trans-oceanic travel.

From the sketchbook ”costumes of the Mediterrean.”

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give a very rare glimpse, in color, of naval uniforms

from the 1830s, and an even rarer glimpse of the

varieties of people and their clothing populating the

Mediterranean in the 1830s,” says Drake. “it truly

shows the global nature of both seafaring life and

the collections of Mystic Seaport.”

Drake also chose Ocean Steamships, a popular

account of late-19th-century trans-oceanic travel,

featuring detailed descriptions and elegant engrav-

ings of life on board. “this book is one of the most

popular and contemporary works on ocean travel

in the 19th century,” says Drake. “it remains an

excellent reference source for today’s researcher.”

MARiBeth BieLinSki, collections access associ-

ate, chose a ship’s plan for her pick. “i am primarily

responsible for introducing the public to the Muse-

um’s resources, including photographic and printed

images, manuscript material and ship’s plans,” she

says. “the ship’s plan that i have chosen to share is

that of the Bounty, the 57.5' auxiliary ketch designed

by L. Francis herreshoff in 1934. herreshoff (b.1900,

d. 1972) was a well-known and popular designer

of sailing vessels during the first half of the 20th

century. having designed numerous vessels from

simple racing yachts up to and including America’s

Cup contenders, herreshoff created designs that are

often seen as art, beautiful in both form and func-

tion. As one of our most frequently

requested ship’s plans, the Bounty

clearly is a favorite of many of our

patrons. they (as well as i) appreciate

the vessel’s beautiful simplicity and

appealing lines, and possibly see it

as a window into maritime sailing’s

glorious past.”

SCoTT NoSeWorThy is the Mu-

seum’s sawyer and coordinator of the

collection of antique engines — one

of the largest collections of antique

engines in the country. “i’ve been a

gas engine enthusiast since i was a

young boy building mini-bike en-

gines,” says noseworthy. “it’s tough

to pick my favorite engine in our col-

lection. i picked the first engine res-

toration project i was involved with

at Mystic Seaport. it’s a 1909 Mianos

gas two-cycle engine manufactured

in Mianos, Ct.”

A 1909 Mianos two-cycle engine.

From the sketchbook ”costumes of the Mediterrean.”

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Director of Collections Business Development & intel-

lectual property, chose an image from the Rosenfeld

Collection, Wake from Runabout, 1928.

“this image evokes where one has been and where

one has yet to go, and it is a tribute to that journey,”

says Stets. “Graphically, the image is a rich and intense

testimonial to the power and grace of Foto II, one of the

platforms from which the Rosenfeld art was created.”

KrySTal KorNegay, the Museum’s registrar and

collections management technician, regularly authors

the “Staff pick,” a newsy and informative notice for Mu-

seum staff about interesting items in the collection, so

we knew she would find some good items.

“the Museum’s Art and Objects Collection holds some

intriguing curiosities and this is one of them. people

are always surprised to find out that we have things

like kidney stones, ambergris, whale eyeballs, whale

ear bones and sawfish bills. i love to see the look on a

person’s face when they see the sperm whale jawbones

at the entrance of the vault!

As one of my favorites in the ‘cabinet of curiosities,’

i picked the whale’s kidney stone, weighing in at 5.75

pounds. in 1965 the director of urology at a nYC hospital

analyzed it. his study found that the stone was composed

chiefly of magnesium, probably due to the relatively high

concentration of magnesium in the seawater and the

marine forms upon which the whale fed.”

kornegay also chose some less surprising but equally

interesting objects: a hornbook, and two eel spears.

“hornbooks were used in colonial times to help children

learn the alphabet and numbers. Capt. thomas Cole’s

hornbook consists of a page with the alphabet and num-

bers from one to ten. A sheet of transparent horn covers

it. One of the most special things about this artifact is

the writing on the back: “My grandfather Thomas Cole

of Voluntown learned his letters from this old Horn Book

about 100 years ago. S.C. – 1838.”

“these eel spears caught my eye for their beauti-

ful form. they are from noank, Ct — the summer eel

spear has papyrus-shaped tines and was used to pierce

the eel and hold it in place,” says kornegay. “the winter

eel spear was used to catch eels and keep them alive in

between the tines.”

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summer and winter eel spears, noank, cT.

A 5.75-pound kidney stone of a whale.

Hornbooks from colonial times, voluntown, cT

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StAnDinG AnD AppReCiAtiOn OF the ReLAtiOnShip BetWeen

AMeRiCA AnD the SeA. then SUReLY the StAFF iS itS RiGGinG.

theY CReAte AnD pLAn the pROGRAMS AnD MethODS tO

eDUCAte the pUBLiC ABOUt MARitiMe hiStORY, AnD theY

nURtURe A LOVe AnD ReSpeCt FOR the SeA in eVeRYOne WhO

ViSitS the MUSeUM. AnD iF the StAFF iS the RiGGinG, then

the VOLUnteeRS ARe the SAiLS. FiLLeD With knOWLeDGe

AnD enthUSiASM, theY CheeRFULLY DeLiVeR the MeSSAGe,

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Visitors see many of the volunteers on

the Museum grounds. however, many

work behind the scenes — painting, gar-

dening, woodworking, filing, phoning

— doing whatever is needed to ensure

smooth operations. One thousand strong,

the corps of volunteers offer their time and

service for one reason: they are dedicated

to Mystic Seaport.

that dedication began 80 years ago,

when edward e. Bradley, Carl C. Cutler,

and Charles k. Stillman, signed the papers

incorporating the Marine historical As-

sociation, today known as Mystic Seaport,

Museum of America and the Sea. From the

outset, the Museum needed volunteers to

fulfill its mission, as it does today. Unlike

most museum volunteer corps, where the

vast majority of participants are women,

about half of the Mystic Seaport volunteers

are men. this distinction reflects the di-

versity of volunteer activities — a range of

projects that appeal to different ages and

backgrounds, according to executive Vice

president Susan Funk.

it’s really fascinating, and it makes

sense,” she said, “With the shipyard and

all the outdoor work, we draw upon the

expertise of people who want to work with

their hands or continue to use engineering

and building skills developed in their work

lives. Many of these men and women are

retired and are very generous with their

time.” the generosity of all the volunteers,

Funk said, is “stunning. Some of our volun-

teers work as many hours as our full-time

staff. they understand our culture, which

is about the sharing of knowledge and a

commitment to teaching and learning.

Our volunteers work at the heart of the

Museum.”

Volunteer Bill Salancy gives his heart

and hands to the Museum at least 20 hours

a week. he and his wife, Sally, moved from

Fairfield County to Mystic three years ago.

Recently retired, Salancy knew he wanted

to volunteer at the Museum and knew

the shipyard would be the ideal place to

pursue his avocation. he spends most of

his time there and in the watercraft area,

as well as a half day a week in exhibits. he

also logs in several hours at home repair-

ing toy boats and creating replicas in his

workshop. “You learn so much here,” said

Salancy. “Of course, the main draw for

me is the shipyard. the shipwrights are

fantastic, as are the other volunteers.

Some of my best friends are here.”

philip tankard is not yet retired, but

spends tuesday and thursday morn-

ings at the Museum. “the volunteers get

the best of the Museum experience,” he

said. “We get to spend great periods of

time here, so we learn lots of things. And

we don’t get burdened with all the stuff

the staff has to do. it’s the learning, the

people, and the appreciation. this is such

a fascinating and diverse place — there

is truly something for everyone here.”

tankard was quick to point out an-

other reason for volunteering at the Mu-

seum. “i wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for

my neighbor, Rhoda,” he said. “She re-

cruited me, and she’s the glue that binds

all of us together.”

Rhoda is Coordinator of Volunteer

Services Rhoda hopkins Root. everyone

interested in volunteering at the Museum

starts in her office on the first floor of the

membership building. She matches their

interests with staff requests, sets up the

proper training and monitors the prog-

ress. She watches over the volunteers,

giving them the guidance they need to

ensure their success. A retired hunts-

man, Root came to Mystic Seaport in

2000 as a staff interpreter. in 2003, she

accepted the volunteer coordinator posi-

tion — and along with it, responsibility

for 600 people. She quickly realized she

could use even more help. “When i first

came to this job, i wasn’t sure where i’d

find more volunteers,” she said. “But it

didn’t take long. i’d known all along that

people were attracted to Mystic Seaport,

but i was overwhelmed by the response.

We probably have five new volunteers

a week.”

the majority of the volunteers work

in the summer months, out of the educa-

tion department and the interpretation iOf course we don’t have a

head shot of the 2009

VoluNTeer of The year

JiM gibliN — he’s too busy!

Solving complex engineering

problems for facilities, working

on the planning and construc-

tion of the new Shiplift and now

documenting the hold of the

Charles W. Morgan are all just a

small part of the invaluable and

extraordinary comittment Jim

has made to the Museum dur-

ing his many years of service as

trustee and volunteer. Jim was

named Volunteer of the Year in

July, at the annual Celebration

of Volunteers.

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department. But Root pointed out that many departments are

in continual need of volunteer hours, especially during the cur-

rent economic recession. “it’s been difficult for our staff,” she

said. “they’re doing two and three times the work they used to

do, and they’re very grateful for the help. Both the staff and the

volunteers have an enormous respect for the Museum, and a love

for what they do. they really want to be here.”

it’s not just adults who volunteer their time at the Museum.

Root has 150 junior volunteers on board, with the promise of

more for the summer. they can begin at 13, which is just what

23-year-old Brian hammand did – and has been doing ever since.

“My family had been members for years,” said hammand. “i was

here for youth programs when i was a kid, and my brother was

a deckhand on the Sabino. At 13, i decided i wanted to volun-

teer. i started with Lantern Light tours that December, and in

January, i reported to the Boathouse for sanding, scraping and

painting duty.”

Over the next decade, hammand volunteered all over the

Museum, including instructing sailing classes, working on the

Amistad and helping out in the Museum’s Boathouse. “the vol-iBriAn HAMMAnD is coMpLeTinG His FirsT DecADe As

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raise the public awareness of the Museum and help us build a bigger base of support.”

Deeply embedded in that base is the Museum’s 2008 volunteer of the year, Julie Doering. she has been a member since 1965 and a pilot since 1990, when she moved from scarsdale, ny, to Mystic. since then, she has volunteered 7,000 – 8,000 hours,

in the rosenfeld col-lection, as a member of the Hands on Deck (HoD) squad, which helps with on-campus and off-campus ex-hibits and events, as a member of the Gung Ho squad, which per-forms physical labor in the shipyard and around the grounds — and as a pilot.

pilots, like Doer-ing, get to choose their weekend assignments. While some may select the same task every year, Doering signs up

for a job she’s never done before, so she can learn something new. “The only challenge now is finding that job,” she joked, “i’ve done just about everything here.”

Freeman said the passion shown by Doering and the rest of the pilots is what makes them such a special group. “Many of these pilots have supported the Museum for decades,” he said. “They are some of our strongest advocates, and they help the Museum be the best it can be.” Last year, that included a long list of accomplishments, including spreading a ton of mulch, launching eight boats, sorting 900 rowing magazines, servicing two antique engines and scraping 50% of the bulwarks on the charles W. Morgan.

Doering pitches in joyfully. “i know i’m contributing, and it’s very gratifying,” she said. “you don’t do these things unless you get a bang out of it. it’s fun!”

The Pilot program is only open to Museum members. To in-quire about joining, contact Chris Freeman at [email protected] or call 860.572.0711 x5189. To learn more, go to www.mysticseaport.org/pilotprograms.

— susAn B. kieTzMAn

MysTic seAporT piLoTs spenD TWo WeekenDs eAcH yeAr in service To THe MuseuM.

you want to volunteer at Mystic seaport, but you have a tightly packed schedule and/or you

live some distance away. Does four days a year sound pos-sible? if so, you are the perfect candidate for the Museum’s pilot program. established in 1973 by several Mystic seaport members who wanted to learn more about the Museum’s day-to-day operations, the pilot program now boasts more than 100 active members who donate a weekend in the spring and another in the fall to a wide range of projects. From transcrib-ing historic documents and shingling buildings to sew-ing costumes and painting vessels, no job is too large or too small for the pilots.

chris Freeman, one of the Museum’s fundraising officers, has been working with the pilots since this past winter. calling the program the “best-kept secret of Mystic seaport,” Freeman said the members provide both hands-on support and advocacy for the Museum. “They come to pound nails,” he said, “but they also come to learn.”

The “pounding nails” part of the weekends begins on sat-urday morning. The pilots gather for a hearty breakfast and their work assignments. They work side by side with Museum staff, including the president and vice presidents, all morning at their tasks and then enjoy lunch on the grounds. The after-noon is much the same as the morning, hard work and good conversation filling the hours until dusk. After work, the pilots gather again for drinks and dinner, as well as an informative presentation by Museum staff. on sunday, the pilots convene for coffee followed by a chapel service. They are then treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of a designated exhibit, building or area of the Museum. it is this opportunity, as well as the saturday-night program, that prepares the pilots for their “advocacy” role.

“it takes a tremendous amount of effort to sustain this Mu-seum,” said Freeman. “As a result of this program, the pilots understand this. They are a thoughtful, educated, energetic group of people who work at the Museum and then speak out on our behalf when they return to their communities. The pilots

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munity and pride,” he said, “as well as a

feeling of accomplishment. the Museum

greatly appreciates our efforts and always

keeps us busy. We have fun and learn as

we go. Getting involved in a community

experience is really important, especially

for young people.”

hammand, who was home-schooled,

passed his General educational Develop-

ment tests in 2006. he is working at electric

Boat until the end of the summer, when

he will head off to the Maine Maritime

Academy to get his first mate’s license.

he credits the Museum with helping him

and other teens meet their goals. “this

experience can be life-changing for youth

volunteers,” he said. “Mystic Seaport gave

me direction and helped develop my skills.”

the Museum welcomes teen volunteers,

ages 13 and above, in a variety of jobs.

they can work in the Children’s Museum

or in the planetarium. they take visitors

out in rowboats and sailboats from the

Boathouse. they work in the gardens. they

work with computers. “We give them every

opportunity,” said Root.

executive Vice president Funk’s two

children volunteered at the Museum when

they were teenagers. She said 13 is the per-

fect age to begin. “they’re old enough to be

responsible and contribute, but they’re not

old enough to get a job. they’re anxious to

please and do something useful,” she said.

“Working with the public gives kids a lot

of confidence. plus, it’s a safe environment

in which to grow.”

When the volunteers grow, both in

knowledge and in numbers, so does the

Museum. “We rely on one another,” said

Funk. “the volunteers gain from working

here, and we gain from their generosity.

they help expand the capability of the

Museum. it’s an ideal relationship.”

to join the Museum’s 1,000 + volunteers,

contact Coordinator of Volunteer Services

Rhoda hopkins Root at 860.573.5378 or

email [email protected].

— susAn B. kieTzMAn

Susan B. Kietzman is a freelance writer

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ystic Seaport is a national treasure. For nearly

to 80 years, our mission has been to protect,

preserve and present our priceless collection of

ships, boats, photographs and maritime objects.

Your gift to the Annual Fund benefits thousands

of visitors each year and enables the Museum to

pursue excellence in education, preservation and

research.

Donations to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible.

Please mail your gift to the 2009-10 Annual Fund,

Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic,

CT 06355 or visit to www.mysticseaport.org to

make your gift online.

M T he America and the Sea Award recognizes

an individual or organization whose contri-

butions to the history, arts, business or sciences

of the sea best exemplify the American spirit and

character. The Award honors and celebrates

those who embrace the scholarship, exploration,

adventure, aesthetics, competition and freedom

that the sea inspires.

The 2009 Award will be presented to internationally

renowned sailor and avid maritime collector

William I. Koch.

For more information please contact the

Advancement Department at 860.572.5365 or

[email protected].

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Septemberseptember 2Members’ bus trip to Rhode Island Boat Builders

september 4Mystic Seaport Dinner Theater

september 5Maritime Mystery

september 5 Introduction to Half-Model Construction

september 5-7Fish & Ships Seafood Festival

september 6Mystic Seaport Dinner Theater

september 11-12, 13-14, 18-19, 20-21, 25-26Adult sailing cruises on Brilliant

september 12Sew a doll dress begins

september 13Newport Lighthouse Cruise

september 14Ship to Shore school program begins

september 14Smithing session I begins

september 18 Anchor Watch overnight program begins

september 20 Coastweeks Regatta

september 25 Annual Recognition Dinner

september 25-27 Williams-Mystic Reunion weekend

september 26 Varnishing Techniques for Traditional Boats

september 26 Members’ Annual Meeting and Luncheon

september 26 - november 16International Marine Art Exhibition & Sale

september 27Antique Vehicle Show

september 28-october 2Painting the Maritime Landscape

OctoberAugustaugust 2-7Joseph Conrad Summer Camp

august 3-7, 10-14Youth Community Sailing

august 3-7Family Community Sailing Summer Camp Mystic Seaport Sampler

august 4-9 Get Out on the Water Days

august 5, 12, 19, 26 Music on the River

august 7 & 9, 14 & 16, 21 & 23, 28 & 30Mystic Seaport Dinner Theater

august 8, 15, 22, 29Maritime Mystery

august 8-9, 15-16Adult Community Sailing

august 9-14Joseph Conrad Camp Race Week

august 10-14, 17-21, 24-28Teen Sailing on Schooner Brilliant

august 10-14 A Sailor’s Life: Summer Camp

august 14-16 Wine & Food Festival

august 15-16 Antique Marine Engine Exposition

august 17-21Community Sailing Youth Racing Week

august 17-21 Family Community Sailing

august 20Music for the Morgan featuring Honor by August

august 21-23Model Yacht Regatta

august 21-23 Garden Days

august 22Book Signing at the Museum Store

august 22Sabino Dixieland Cruise

august 28-30 Dog Days

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*october 2-4Painting the Maritime Landscape

october 3Trip to CT River Museum

october 3Open-hearth cooking class

october 3Beer Tasting and Talk

october 6Bus trip to Essex, MA

october 8 Thimble Islands Cruise & Trolley Museum

october 10Cruise aboard Argia

october 10-12Chowderfest

october 10-14Traditional Boat Building Class

october 15Adventure Series

october 16-18, 23-25, 29-31Nautical Nightmares

october 17Music of the Sea class begins

october 17Dyer Dhow Derby

october 17-18Pilot Weekend

october 19Smithing session II begins

october 24Scrimshaw class

october 24-25Halloween for wee ones

october 29Annual America and the Sea Gala (NYC)

october 31Trick or Treat

november 14Introduction to Half-Model Construction

november 14Open-hearth cooking class

november 19Adventure Series

november 21 Maritime Miniatures opening reception

november 27-28 Field Days

november 27-december 6Members Double Discount Shopping Days begins – in store and on web

november 28Lantern Light Tours begin

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* see www.mysticseaport.org for details on August events.

NEW! Mystic Seaport dinner TheaterAugust 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Friday, September 4 and Sunday, September 6

enjoy a three-course dinner at Spout-

er tavern’s outdoor dining area locat-

ed in the heart of the Mystic Seaport

village. Sip a glass of wine, enjoy good

conversation and food in the summer

evening air, and then watch as the

Mystic Seaport taleMakers perform

eugene O’neill’s Ile aboard the L.A.

Dunton. O’neill’s harrowing one-act

is about the unforgiving captain of

an Arctic whaler, his gentle wife and

the obsession that threatens all they

hold dear. Join our dinner theater per-

formance for its final dates of the sea-

son — for details and to buy tickets,

go to www.mysticseaport.org/dinner

theater.

tickets are $45 per person ($40 for

members). price includes dinner, gra-

tuity and the performance. Beverages

are additional.

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September 5-7, Saturday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

it’s fish AnD ships — a seafood festival at Mystic Seaport!

Come for Labor Day weekend at Mystic Seaport and sample our finest delights

from the deep while enjoying our scenic river views. help us send off summer

with our delectable seafood specialties, seasonal desserts, along with a menu

for our landlubbers — our grilled picnic fare. Additional à 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, boarding tall ships and exploring exhibits. Get out on the water

aboard our steamship Sabino, rent a rowboat or sailboat at the Boathouse or just

sit back and gaze at the stars under the treworgy planetarium dome.

Museum admission is required to attend the festival. Cost of food is additional.

NEW! Maritime MysterySaturdays, August 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5

Mystic Seaport presents its first-

ever whodunit event, where the

audience gets to solve the mys-

tery! Follow the clues as you un-

cover a plot that has our village

in its grip. investigate leads and

gather evidence throughout our

19th-century village, and see if

you can find the culprit behind

it all! Lasts approximately 1 hour

and 15 minutes. tickets range in

price from $14 to 16 per person.

Buy tickets online at www.mystic

seaport.org/maritimemystery.

Coastweeks RegattaSunday, September 20

Climb into your shell or simply enjoy the

shoreside view, as rowing vessels race

against time during our annual Coast-

weeks Regatta. the Regatta offers events

in a range of categories — participants

must pre-register and bring their own

shells. During the racing, enjoy music

from a Dixieland band. We encourage en-

trants to register early and electronically

at www.roninracing.com.

A L A B O R D A Y W E E K E N D S E A F O O D F E S T I V A L

dining for LocavoresSept. 18, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20

Join Seamen’s inne executive Chef

tim Quinn as he explores the growing

movement of locavorism (eating ex-

clusively from local ingredients) in a

sumptuous three-dinner series. pair-

ing local wines with fresh ingredients

from nearby fishermen, farmers and

other suppliers, Quinn will prepare

a series of delicious meals entirely of

ingredients sourced from within 10

miles (September), 25 miles (October)

and 50 miles (november). For more

information, watch the Seamen’s inne

website (www.seamensinne.com) or

call 860.572.5303.


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Event Tickets (Must be 21 years or older. iD required.)

Members: $25

non-members: $30

Buy tickets at

www.mysticseaport.org/events

or call 860.572.5322.

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View this comprehensive

exhibit of contemporary

marine art, from classic

racing yachts and modern

vessels to everyday working

yachts, as well as plein air

scenes depicting bustling

waterfronts, scenic beaches

and glorious marshlands.

For more information, call

860.572.5388 or visit www.

mysticseaport.org/gallery.

Members’ Annual Meeting and LuncheonSaturday, September 26 Seamen’s Inne

All members are invited to attend

the 80th Annual Meeting and elec-

tion of trustees. hear reports on the

state of the Museum, celebrate this

year’s Milestone Member Class* and

share in a remembrance of deceased

members. the meeting is free to all

members and begins at 12:30 p.m.

Come early at 12 p.m. for the Mem-

ber and trustee Luncheon. Advance

reservations are required and must

be made by September 21 ($20 per

person, cash bar).

* Joined 1984 or earlier and the year

ends in 4 or 9.

Buy tickets online at

www.mysticseaport.org/events or

call 860.572.5322.

Saturday, October 3 • 5-7 p.m.

Did you know that beer’s role in shaping American history

started as early as the Mayflower and includes the paving

of our first road in nYC? Gregg Smith, well-recognized beer

historian and author, shares with us many surprising rev-

elations about the influence of beer on our history. Chubbs

Wharf and the L.A. Dunton provide the backdrop for his

short presentation, followed by a tasting of the converted

hops and grains we know as beer.

the beer tasting includes beers from Shipyard Brewing Company and from Red-

hook Brewery, including kona, its new hawaiian beer. tickets include the talk and

tasting. À la carte light fare will also be available.

named 1997 Beer Writer of the Year by the north American Guild of Beer Writers,

Gregg Smith will be signing copies of his book, Beer in America: The Early Years —

1587-1840. this book is available for sale at the Museum store and at the event.

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September 26-November 16

Beer TasTing and Beer’s Influence on Colonial America


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Antique Vehicle Show Sunday, September 27

FA L L E V E N T S

dyer dhow derbySaturday, October 17 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

this marks the 60th year of Dyer Dhow

Derby, a regatta and party at Mystic Sea-

port for supporters of Mystic Seaport

Community Sailing. individuals and or-

ganizations have generously donated

and maintained our stoic fleet of Dyer

Dhows for more than half a century, and

this is our annual opportunity to thank

them. For more information and to sign

up for a spot in one of the races, contact

hallie payne at 860.572.0711 x5032 or

[email protected]

Saturday - Monday, October 10-12, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Cool sea breezes, a warm autumn sun and piping-hot “chowda.” Does it get

any better than that?

At the Museum’s annual Chowderfest, visitors taste the best chowder any-

where, along with picnic fare, autumn desserts, and beer, wine and apple

cider.

And there’s more on the menu than great food. Stroll through the village

and enjoy live music. Bring the kids to enjoy a “clammy” art project and

story time in the Children’s Museum. Learn about late-summer stars and

the mariner under the treworgy planetarium dome. Or, climb aboard our

steamboat Sabino for a closer look at the autumn foliage.

See the village, waterfront and ships

bustle with activity as pre-1930s cars,

trucks and motorcycles go about the

daily business of the 1920s. Recall an

age when motor vehicles connected

inland farms with coastal communi-

ties, transporting products in each

direction.

toot, toot! kids and adults alike enjoy

a ride in one of these classic vehicles.

Cap off the day while watching the

grand parade of vehicles at 3 p.m., as

they circle the Museum grounds in

the annual event finale.

Halloween for the Wee OnesSaturday, October 24 andSunday, October 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Halloween story at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

kids, it’s almost halloween! Come deco-

rate a trick-or-treat bag at the Children’s

Museum, and enjoy a not-so-spooky hal-

loween story. then come on back to Mys-

tic Seaport on halloween and collect some

sweet treats in your decorated bag.

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Trick or Treat at Mystic Seaport! Saturday, October 31 • 4- 5:30 p.m.

Dress up in your

halloween cos-

tume for trick-

or-treating at

Mystic Seaport

before darkness

falls — perfect

for children un-

der 10. Bring your own trick-or-treat

bag. (Come to the Children’s Museum to

make one on October 24 and 25.) parents,

please park in Seamen’s inne parking lot,

and walk across to the north entrance.

enter through the Library Gate and fol-

low the pumpkins. We’ll provide a map

of locations throughout our riverside

village. Children must be accompanied

by an adult. A donation of $2 per child

is requested to help defray candy costs.

R.S.V. p. to 860.572.5322.

NauticalNightmares:

Blood of the mutineersOctober 16-18, 23-25, 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 vil-

lage 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.

this event is not recommended for children under 10, and is not wheel-

chair accessible.

tickets: Member adult: $17, Member youth: $16.

non-member adult: $19, non-member youth: $18

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

advance reservations are strongly recommended. Buy tickets online at

www.mysticseaport.org/nauticalnightmares or by calling 860.572.5322.

Maritime MiniaturesNovember 21- December 31

the annual Mar-

itime Miniatures

exhibition opens

to the public —

just in time for

holiday shopping.

Opening reception to be held Saturday,

november 21 from 2-4 p.m.

For more information, call 860.572.5388

or visit www.mysticseaport.org/gallery.


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New England Field daysFriday and Saturday, November 27-2810 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Looking for a post-thanksgiving activity for the whole family that

doesn’t involve spending money* or traffic at the mall?

Come to Mystic Seaport for our annual new england Field Days event!

try our 19th-century games on the green, enjoy rollicking songs of the

sea in a family-friendly music program and our make-your-own craft

station. Come try all of this, plus our regular schedule of activities, in-

cluding shipboard demonstrations and interactive exhibits.

plus, if you’re itching to get your holiday shopping started,

Members’ Double Discount Days kick off early this year.

*All activities free with Museum admission. Members get in free everyday!

double discount days — A holiday gift for members!Friday, November 27 - Sunday, December 6

Members, now you have

more days to save! Double

Discount Days starts the

day after thanksgiving this

year, and lasts through Sun-

day, December 6. every-

thing in the store and on the

web is 20% off for members

except sale items, original art and John Stobart prints.

the Museum Store is open until 9:30 p.m. on Lantern Light tour eve-

nings, november 28 and December 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 26-27.

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THE GREAT CAPESThursday, October 15

today, very few sailors brave

the fierce and tempestu-

ous waters of the Southern

Ocean, but over the course

of a 10-year circumnavi-

gation aboard their 47-foot sloop, Beth

Leonard and her partner, evans Starzinger,

passed under the three great capes. On the

way, they faced storm-force winds, danger-

ous seas, freezing temperatures and broken

equipment, but they also came up against

what they had believed to be their own lim-

its — and were forced to pass beyond them.

2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1 0

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The river room seamen’s inne

1 : 3 0 A N D 7 : 3 0 p. M .

experience daring adventures around the world without ever leaving your seat! each month of the series, october through April, features a different speaker with topics ranging from sailing around the great capes to tracking global warming in india and

cruising the Amazon River. hear the stories firsthand from individuals who pursued a personal

adventure — and how they dealt with the challenges.

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RIdING AMERICA’S LONGEST MOUNTAIN BIkE ROUTEThursday, November 19

erik Schlimmer is the only per-

son to have ridden the 2,740-

mile Western States Mountain

Bike Route from the top of the

United States to the border of

Mexico — from Montana to

Arizona. Roughly two-thirds

of the route

consists of dirt roads and crosses the largest forested plateau in north

America, year-round snowfields, grizzly bear habitat, the Grand tetons

and elevations exceeding 11,000 feet — some of the most wild and

beautiful terrain in the United States. he accomplished the ride in 52

days, averaging 53 miles per day.

SWIMMING WITH PIRANHAS AT FEEdING TIMETuesday, December 15

Award-winning nature

writer Richard Conniff

sits down with African

wild dogs and lets them

sniff his neck to test the

idea that they are vicious

man-eaters. he sticks his hand in a fire

ant mound. he flings chicken carcasses

into piranha-infested waters to clock

how quickly they disappear before div-

ing in himself. Wherever these ill-advised

journeys take him, Richard reveals little-

known truths about various exotic spe-

cies of animals and debunking myths

about others.

TBAThursday, January 21Check the web and the winter issue

of Mystic Seaport magazine for details

about our exciting January speaker!

ON THIN ICEThursday, February 18

Seventy-five percent of the world’s fresh

water is stored in glaciers, but scientists

predict that climate change will cause

some of the world’s largest glaciers to

melt completely by the year 2030. thom

pollard trekked with Conrad Anker and

David Brancaccio to the Gangotri Glacier

of the himalayan Mountains in northern

india to document its rapid retreat. the

glacier is the source of the holy Ganges

River. Religious pilgrims travel from near

and far to bathe in its pristine, albeit icy,

waters. thom’s presentation will play

never-before-seen clips of the expedi-

tion, which met with mystics and yogis,

scientists and pilgrims alike.

IF YOU’RE EVER IN THE AMAzON…

Thursday, March 18

Blue-water sailors, Bob

and Ami Green, re-

tur ned to sea in 2005

after a three-year hiatus caused by the

loss of their yacht, Scallywag. the Greens

left Rhode island on Scallywag II bound

for the Mediterranean and the Middle

east. three years later, the couple sailed

home on the roads less traveled. With

stops in Cape Verde, Senegal and the

sensual land of Brazil, they ended their

voyage with a thousand-mile cruise in

the coffee-colored waters of the Amazon

River — a glorious cacophony of sights,

music, sounds and stories.

RACING AROUNd THE WORLd, NON-STOP ANd ALONEThursday, April 15

the 60' sailboats of the

Vendee Globe depart every

four years from Les Sable-

d’Olonne, France, and race

28,000 miles around the

world. thirty racers were

on the starting line in november 2008,

including Rich Wilson from Marblehead,

MA, the only U.S. entry. nineteen skippers

dropped out along the way, but Rich fin-

ished the grueling race 9th of 11 finishers

after four months at sea. the race’s senior

skipper at age 58, Rich's finish is a testa-

ment to his excellent seamanship skills,

deep determination, careful planning and

prudent execution.

AdVENTURE SERIES TICkETS

AFTErNOON SErIES at 1:30 p.m.$70 Members / $85 Non-members for the seven programs

EvENINg SErIES at 7:30 p.m.$80 Members / $95 Non-members for the seven programsBuY TICKETS ONLINE!

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NEW!ORIGINS OF THE L.A. dUNTONBus trip to Essex, MA Tuesday, October 68 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Travel to Massachusetts to the essex Historical soci-ety and shipbuilding Muse-um and learn the extraor-dinary story of how a small new england village built more two-masted wooden fishing schooners than any other place in the world, including our own L.A. Dunton. The museum includes antique shipbuilding tools, photographs and exhibits housed in the original essex central school House. Also included in the tour are demonstrations, plus a visit to one of the five surviving essex-built fishing schooners, the evelina M. Goulart.

Dine across the street at the village restaurant, “where all the locals go.” Then take a pri-vate 1½-hour river cruise on the sheltered, meandering wa-ters of the essex river, enjoying its unspoiled natural beauty, scenic salt marshes and abun-dant wildlife. When registering, choose fish, chicken, clam roll or salad.

Members: $95 Non-members: $110

Bay, including Beavertail and castle Hill.

Be at Bannister’s Wharf in downtown newport by 9:30 a.m. for our 10 a.m. departure.

As an added benefit, we include a sticker to cover free all-day parking (8 a.m. until midnight!) in the Gateway visitors’ center lot, just a 10-minute walk from rum runner ii. explore new-port or dine at the restaurant of your choice without any wor-ries about parking. Group size limited to 49 passengers. First come, first served.


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BUS TRIP TO RHOdE ISLANd BOAT BUILdERSWednesday, September 2

7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.curious about how modern fi-berglass power and sailboats are built? visit four rhode island boatbuilding facilities, see the range of techniques from tradi-tional to cutting-edge technolo-gies, and then end the day with a talk by America’s cup yachts-man Ted Hood.

Learn about their technologies and tour the production facilities at Dyer Boats, Goetz custom Boats, new england Boatworks and Hunt yachts. We’ll finish the day at Ted Hood yachts in portsmouth. Lunch is shoreside at Quito’s clam shack in Bristol Harbor. We depart from Mystic seaport at 7:30 a.m. and return around 5:30 p.m.


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NEW! RIVER ExPLORATION: dISCOVER THE TURTLE ANd SAIL ON THE CONNECTICUT RIVERSaturday, October 3 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Join us in historic essex, cT, and hear connecticut river Museum Director Jerry rob-erts talk about his passion — the extraordinary American revolution submarine, Turtle. complete your trip with a sail on the 1906 wooden schooner Mary e. The cT river Museum is home to a full-scale model of David Bushnell’s 1776 inven-tion, the American Turtle — the first submarine ever to be used in combat. Get inside the one-person sub to understand how the mechanisms worked — or didn’t! on board the Mary e., join the crew in hoisting the sails and steering, or just re-lax and enjoy the river views. The trip includes a picnic lunch overlooking the connecticut river.


Back by popular demand! HIddEN CONNECTICUT: THIMBLE ISLANdS ANd SHORE LINE TROLLEY MUSEUMThursday, October 8 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Bring your picnic lunch and enjoy a two-hour narrated cruise of connecticut’s Thimble islands, often described as “a piece of the Maine coast that drifted into Long island sound.” Hundreds of rocks in a three-mile radius make up the island chain, mostly populated with victorian homes. our tour is narrated by local expert captain Bob Milne, who has navigated the islands for more than 20 years.

After the cruise, we visit the unique shore Line Trolley Mu-seum in east Haven, where we board an antique trolley from the early 1900s. As we travel along a scenic salt marsh, the conduc-tor explains the antique trolley’s electrical mechanisms and asks passengers to help “turn the seats” for the return trip.

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ARGIA TWILIGHT CRUISE WITH SEA MUSICSaturday, October 10 5:30–7:30 p.m.climb aboard the 81' schooner Argia and enjoy an early eve-ning sailing cruise down the Mystic river and out onto Fish-ers island sound. The Argia is an authentic replica of a 19th-century gaff-rigged schooner. relax on deck or take the helm while you listen to the rich, so-norous voice of Don sineti, one of the Museum’s own chantey men. you’re welcome to bring your own beverages — there’s plenty of ice, cups and napkins on board — and please bring some hors d’oeuvres to share with other sailors. Meet Argia at her dock in downtown Mys-tic on Holmes street at least 15 minutes prior to sailing.


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Things members say about our member trips: “ThE BEsT TimE of my lifE.”After a trip to the American Museum of natural History, January 3

KEEp ThE offEriNgs comiNg. grEaT Trip. my firsT VisiT hErE siNcE high school.during visit to the Intrepid Museum, April 4

“ThEsE Trips arE WoNdErful. i gET To VisiT placEs aNd lEarN ThiNgs i NEVEr gET To do oN my oWN. ThaNK you!”following a trip to Provincetown, MA, April 24-25

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COMMUNITY SAILING: Adult Intermediateif you are comfortable sailing a small boat alone and have mastered beginner skills, this course is for you. Begin with a review of terminology and points of sail, then move to learning about safety, sail trim and advanced terminology. practice leaving and landing at docks, picking up moor-ings, man overboard, inland rules of the road, gear failure, wind and current, headers and lifters.

Dates Times Cost

Sunday, Sept. 13-Sunday, OCt. 25except Sept. 20

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $220 (m) / $250

class meets for six three-hour sessions.

COMMUNITY SAILING:Adult AdvancedJoin accomplished intermediate sailors interested in spending more time on the water and improve your boat handling skills. Tailored to the interests of participants, this course includes discussion of seamanship, safety, weather and tides.

Dates Times Cost

Sat, Sept. 12 - Sat, OCt. 31except Sept. 19 and OCt. 17

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $220 (m) / $250


no matter your skill level, you will find sailing at Mystic seaport an unequaled experience. community sailing in-structors at Mystic seaport are experienced sailors who have been certified through the united states sailing Asso-ciation for sailing, safety, boat operation, first aid and cpr.

The majority of class time is spent on the water. The re-maining instruction takes place in the classroom. classes use Dyer Dhows or Jy15s. All equipment, except foul-weather gear, is provided. competent swimmers ages 15 and older may enroll in adult classes. students under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a health and registra-tion form.

To register for any community sailing course, go online to www.mysticseaport.org or call 860.572.5322.

COMMUNITY SAILING:Home-school Beginner (Ages 10-14)Build confidence on the water as you practice boat han-dling and learn the basics of water safety and wind. Learn how to control your boat (using the main sheet and the til-ler) and fundamental sailing maneuvers (such as tacking and jibing) through classroom and on-the-water instruc-tion. Members only.

Dates Times Cost

Sept. 11- OCt. 16 9:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. $200 (m)


COMMUNITY SAILING: Adult Beginnerin this class, you'll be introduced to the theory of sailing (why and how a boat sails), basic sailing and gear terminol-ogy, rigging and de-rigging a Dyer Dhow, equipment stow-age and care, personal safety, knots, safety on the dock and on the water, points of sail, small-boat handling, right-of-way rules, and capsize and running aground procedures.

Dates Times Cost

Sunday, Sept. 13 - Sunday, OCt. 25 except Sept. 20

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $220 (m) / $250


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AdULT/YOUTH COMMUNITY SAILING RACING SERIES sailors with racing experience and competency to sail nine-foot Dyer Dhow dinghies compete on the Mystic river. races are conducted according to current international yacht racing rules. protests will be accepted, results posted and trophies awarded.

jY-15 RACING SERIES: SPRING 2010Ages 15+ competitors must know how to sail and have a solid knowl-edge of the racing rules of sailing. check the web for 2010 dates.

dYER dHOW RACING SERIES: Ages 15+competitors must have racing experience and competency in Dyer Dhows.

Dates Times Cost

Sat, Sept. 12 - Sat, OCt. 31except Sept. 19 and OCt. 17

2:30 – 5 p.m. $220 (m) / $250

TWO-dAY SAILSTypically, we sail to Block island (rhode island) or shelter island (new york) and usually lay to a dock in the evening when crew may go ashore. each two-day sail begins at 9 a.m., returns at 4 p.m. the following day and includes an overnight aboard.

Dates Sail Fee

Sept. 11 - Sept. 12 $360 (m) / $410

Sept. 13 - Sept. 14 $360 (m) / $410

Sept. 18 - Sept. 19 $360 (m) / $410

Sept. 20 - Sept. 21 $360 (m) / $410

Sept. 25 - Sept. 26 $360 (m) / $410

Sept. 27 - Sept. 28 $360 (m) / $410

OCt. 3 - OCt. 4 $360 (m) / $410

OCt. 10 - OCt. 11 $360 (m) / $410

call 860.572.5322 or register online at www.mysticseaport.org.


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MUSIC OF THE SEA: CHANTEYS, BALLAdS ANd FO’C’SLE SONGSSaturdays, October 17-November 410 a.m. –12 p.m.Learn about the history of music and the sea while practic-ing your music skills! Led by the Museum’s expert chantey-men, participants will learn and perform songs and basic instrument skills, all within the context of music’s maritime history. class consists of four 2-hour sessions, culminating in a sea-song performance at Greenmanville church on no-vember 4. class registration includes either a set of “bones” or a tin whistle. Appropriate for all skill levels.

Members: $80 • Non-members: $85

STITCH IN TIME: SEW A 19TH-CENTURY dOLL dRESSSaturdays, September 12-2610 a.m. –12 p.m.cut, sew and trim a period dress for your 18-inch doll, while learning about women’s and girls’ fashions of the 1870s. classes are held at the Mystic seaport costume shop, which produces period clothing for the historic role-playing pro-gram and Lantern Light Tours. We provide all materials and patterns; you bring your 18-inch doll and a friend or family member. open to individuals or pairs.


(prices are per dress, not per person. up to two participants may register per dress.)


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interested in birthday parties for kids and fall preschool programs? Check our website for more information.

cHArTers

invite your friends and family to join you for your Brilliant experience. Four-day charters may be created by combin-ing adjacent two-day sails.

if you charter Brilliant, we must have at least six able hands to run the boat safely in difficult weather conditions. char-ters for two-day sails or longer are limited to eight adults.

Charter fee, two-day sail: $2,900

Charter fee, four-day sail: $6,000

PlanEtarium ProgramSsince early times, navigators have used the heavenly bod-ies to determine their ship’s position at sea. Daily pro-grams in the Treworgy planetarium illustrate the night sky for visitors, while classes offered by the planetarium staff provide an in-depth look at navigation and astronomy.

SPECIAL GROUP PLANETARIUM PROGRAMSHave a specific topic in mind? Gather a group and let us know what you would like to learn. We seek to support your curriculum or special interests. Here are a few course pos-sibilities:

Stars of a Voyage to Freedom (Amistad)

Stars and Navigation of the Great Explorers

Stars and Constellations of the Current Season’s SkyTo discuss program content possibilities, please call 860.572.5302, x5151, or email [email protected].


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OPEN-HEARTH COOkING CLASSSaturday, October 3 or November 14, 4-7 p.m.enjoy a warm and friendly environment as you learn to use a variety of cooking techniques to make a traditional 19th-century meal in the Buckingham-Hall House. All materials are provided. you bring your curiosity and appetite! class registration includes a delicious hearth-cooked supper, plus a copy of The American Frugal Housewife by Lydia child.


choose 10/3 or 11/14. (This is a one-time class; the menu and curriculum will be similar on both dates.)

SMITHING I & IISmithing, Session I: enjoy eight sessions in our historic James Driggs shipsmith shop as you discover both modern and traditional blacksmithing techniques, led by experienced smiths and teachers. This class is designed for students with no prior training. All materials and tools provided.

Smithing, Session II: This class offers continued learning from section one but also welcomes new students. During the eight sessions in our shipsmith shop, experi-enced smiths offer individualized attention to allow students to progress at their own pace. Both modern and traditional blacksmithing techniques are taught. These courses work very well for a parent and a child ages 12 and above.

Dates Time Cost

i. Sept. 14 - OCt. 7 5 – 8 p.m. $270 (m) / $300

ii. OCt. 19 - nOV. 11 5 – 8 p.m. $270 (m) / $300

interested in individual lessons? call central reservations at 860.572.5322 to arrange a time.

NEW! PAINTING THE MARITIME LANdSCAPE come paint with one of the distinguished Maritime Gallery artists en plein air at Mystic seaport. Learn the secrets of good composition, color mixing, choosing the right location and more. some painting experience preferred. class lim-ited to 15 students.

WatercolorDates Time Cost

OCtOBeR 2-4 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $160 (m) / $190

Instructor: Lou Bonamarte is a noted Maritime Gallery artist who has won numerous awards from the Ameri-can Watercolor society, the salmagundi club, the Aca-demic Artists Association and the American professional Watercolor club.

OilDates Time Cost

Sept. 28 - OCt. 2 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $160 (m) / $190

Instructor: David Lussier, who is trained as a commercial illustrator, is a renowned plein air teacher. He has studied at the paier college of Art and at the Lyme Academy col-lege of Fine Art.

ANCHOR WATCHAn Overnight Program for Youth Groupsconnect your youth group to the traditions of America and the sea during a fun-filled overnight adventure at Mystic seaport. you’ll sleep aboard the 1882 square-rigged training ship Joseph conrad after an evening of maritime activities. rise and shine the next morning for a hearty breakfast, then join in a group activity led by Museum staff. Afterward, you’re free to spend the day exploring Mystic seaport on your own.

The program runs Fridays and saturdays from mid-March through mid-May, and mid-september through mid-no-vember. call for available dates.

Cost: $75 per person includes overnight accommodations aboard the training vessel Joseph conrad, pizza snack, eve-ning activities, craft materials, breakfast, a Mystic seaport patch and two days of admission (the day of arrival and the following day).

group Size: The group size is a minimum of 20 partici-pants, maximum of 45. one supervising adult is required for every 10 children. you may combine small groups from your area. Groups with fewer than 20 participants will be charged $1,500.

Eligibility: open to all youth groups, ages 6 –14.

To register your group, call 860.572.5322 or email [email protected]. Dates available on a first-come, first-served basis.


Have you spent a night on board the Joseph conrad or plan to? Then check out our awesome new conrad T-shirts at www.mysticseaport.org/ sailingshirts!

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named in honor of the boat builder, educator and author who founded Mystic seaport’s boatbuilding courses more than 30 years ago, the John Gardner Boat shop continues to research, document, replicate and teach the craft of tra-ditional boatbuilding.

INTROdUCTION TO HALF-MOdEL CONSTRUCTIONcreate your own half model of Brilliant, Mystic seaport’s sparkman & stephens 62' schooner yacht. Learn the ba-sics of half-hull construction by carving your own model of a classic sailboat. Following a demonstration of the basic techniques used to build a waterline-lift model, you’ll be-gin working on your own model. Discussions of techniques, materials, tools and finishes continue throughout the day as you work to complete your project. At the end of the course, you’ll go home with a new family heirloom! class size is limited to six students (minimum five).

Dates Time Cost

Sept. 5 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $250 (m) / $300

nOV. 14 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $250 (m) / $300

VARNISHING TECHNIqUES FOR TRAdITIONAL BOATSso, now that you have your new or restored traditional boat, how do you protect it and keep it beautiful for years to come? our full-day finishing class begins with discussions of appropriate materials, tools and surface preparation. Then, you’ll begin hands-on practice on sample boards in various stages of completion. All materials and your own badger-hair brush are included. class size is limited to seven students (minimum five).

Dates Time Cost

Sept. 26 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $170 (m) / $220

TRAdITIONAL BOATBUILdINGLearn by doing! Gain hands-on experience in nearly ev-ery phase of construction of a traditional plank-on-frame, smooth or lapstrake-planked boat. Discussion topics in-clude wood types and sources, books and periodicals and necessary tools. This comprehensive course will prepare you for any boatbuilding project. no previous experience is necessary. All tools and materials provided, including a copy of the Mystic seaport Lofting Manual.

Dates Time Cost

OCt. 10-14 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $800 (m) / $850

classes meet saturday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCRIMSHAWscrimshaw was and is a decorative art of the mariner to fill up times of boredom on a whaling ship or yacht. students will learn to use the basic tools and techniques to produce a small piece of scrimshaw in this class.

Dates Time Cost

OCt. 24 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $125 (m) / $175


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ARE YOU A COLLEGE STUdENT?

This could be you.WILLIAMS-MYSTIC: THE MARITIME STUdIES

PROGRAM OF WILLIAMS COLLEGE ANd MYSTIC SEAPORT

Williams-Mystic, the Maritime Studies Program of Williams College and Mystic Seaport, offers undergraduates a hands-on, interdisciplinary semester focused on the world’s oceans.

Classes requiring original research and writing are conducted at Mystic Seaport in maritime history, marine sciences, environmental policy and literature of the sea. Taking hands-on learning even farther, Williams-Mystic students explore America in a way unlike any other — from a sailing voyage on a tall ship and traveling both the Pacific and Gulf coasts on three extended field seminars.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors from any accredited four-year institution may apply for a fall or spring semester. Admission is competitive. Students earn a full semester of credit and transcript from Williams College. Need-based financial aid is available. For an application, please visit us at www.williams.edu/williamsmys-tic or call 860.572.5359, ext. 2.

how to rEgiStEr

nearly all classes, programs and ticketed events have online registration. in addition, registration forms can be found on the web at: www.mysticseaport.org/registration and can be faxed, emailed or mailed.

PHONE 860.572.5322

FAx 860.572.5398

MAIL reservations Mystic seaport p.o. Box 6000 75 Greenmanville Avenue Mystic, cT 06355

EMAIL [email protected]

courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

payment is due in full at the time of registration.


imPortant informationin the event of extreme weather, Mystic seaport may cancel a class or program. A full refund will be issued only if the participant cannot be rescheduled.

occasionally, Mystic seaport photographs or videotapes visitors while on the grounds for use in a variety of publicity and promotional materials and to advance our educational mission. We thank you for your cooperation and support.

CanCEllation PoliCiESPLANETARIUM, COMMUNITY SAILING, SHORESIdE TRAdES ANd jOHN GARdNER BOAT SHOP COURSES

Cancellations made up to 30 days prior to the start of a course will receive a refund less an admin-istrative fee of 25% of the course cost. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days prior to a class will receive a refund less an administrative fee of 50% of the course cost. No refund will be given if cancelled within 14 days of the course.

SCHOONER BRILLIANT AdULT ANd TEEN SAILS, jOSEPH CONRAd PROGRAM ANd SUMMER dAY CAMPS

cancellations made up to 30 days prior to the start of courses will receive a refund less an admin-istrative fee of 25% of the course cost. The administrative fee will be 50% for Brilliant charters. no refund will be given for cancellations made within 30 days of any Brilliant or camp courses.

Mystic Seaport program prices are subject to change without prior notice.

GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP

ANd RECEIVE A FREE BASEBALL CAP.

Offer valid through

11/30/09. Visit us online at www.mysticseaport.org

to order.

FLASHLIGHTOcean blue, aluminum flashlight with member

burgee logo features 17 white LED lights, a push-

button on/off switch and hand rope. Batteries incld.

$15 • ITEM CODE #0077

BASEBALL CAPCanvas cap with member burgee logo. Leather

strap. Mesh lining to promote cooling. Breton

red, khaki or yellow. Specify color choice.

$23 • ITEM CODE #0016

BRILLIANT SPORT PACkBlack microfiber. 15"x12". Unique double-draw

top/shoulder strap combination. Zippered

gusset expands to 5" on the bottom.

$15 • ITEM CODE #0023

BURGEEDurable 400-denier nylon. UV inhibitor to

reduce fading. Anti-microbial coating to prevent

mildew. No-fray bond. Two brass grommets.

$32 • ITEM CODE #0012 • SMALL 12"X18" $42 • ITEM CODE #0013 • LARGE 16"X24"

TWO-BOTTLE COOLER TOTELightweight yet sturdy, two-bottle cooler tote, per-

fect for wine. Comes with a high-quality combina-

tion wood-detailed corkscrew/bottle opener. The

front pocket and detachable padded bottle divider

make this a perfect picnic or boat accessory.

$35 • ITEM CODE #0069

CHARLES W. MORGAN UMBRELLADouble-sided, navy/white 42" auto-open umbrella

with white piping and image of Charles W.

Morgan. Windproof frame folds to 18.5".

$18 • ITEM CODE #0011

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Ticket presale by phone (members only) september 28-october 2 (mon.-Fri. from 9-5 p.m.)

Lantern Light Tour tickets go on sale to the public on monday, october 5. after october 5, tickets available online at any time, or by phone or walk-in during regular business hours.

advance purchase is strongly recommended. www.mysticseaport.org/events or 860.572.5322.

LanTern LighT Tours aT mysTic seaporT

Go back in time this holiday season.

Support for Lantern Light Tours provided by:

You are invited to join a special international tour of maritime sites in Russia,

Sweden and the United Kingdom with Mystic Seaport International Council

Chairman George White and Board Chairman Richard Vietor. This exclusive

13-day trip will include visits to St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Portsmouth and

Helsinki, Finland. Travel with a congenial group of Mystic Seaport supporters to

learn how other prominent maritime museums are preserving their ships and

telling their stories. Enjoy fine dining, world-class hotels, unique entertainment

and lectures.

For more information about the itinerary and pricing, please contact Maureen

Hennessey at [email protected] or 860.572.5336. Space is

limited; reservations and deposit required.

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Break out the oyster crackers. It’s Chowderfest time at Mystic Seaport. Be our guest October 10 - 12, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., fora piping-hot cup of our legendary chowder. Plus delectable seafood specialties, seasonal desserts and beer, wine and apple cider. Thenstroll through the scenic Mystic Seaport village and enjoy live music, stories and activities for the kids or a relaxing autumn cruiseaboard the steamboat Sabino. To learn more, visit www.mysticseaport.org/events.CHOWDERFEST ~OCTOBER 10 ~ 12

CHOWDERFEST. THIS OCTOBER, IT’S THETALK OF THE TOWN.

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