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| Thursday, 07 February 2008 | |
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When visiting this beautiful and scenic old towne of Mystic, Connecticut, the Mystic Seaport Museum is well worth the trip. Once you step foot on its nostalgic grounds, you may feel you are being majestically wisped back into the life and days of old maritime Mystic.
Still embowered by old colonial New England homes; once occupied by mariners and there families, the Mystic Seaport Museum sits along the banks of the Mystic River. The museum is a discovery for all ages. For you landlubbers, gather your sea-legs and climb aboard the seaports many historical staunch vessels. Like the early 20th century New England fishing vessel, L.A. Dalton or the worlds last wooden whaleship, the Charles W. Morgan, and then, up anchor and cruise along the old Mystic River in an old steam boat from 1908. Experience the excitement as you meander your way through the streets of an old 19th century village occupied with real historic trade shops. From once shipsmiths and riggers to the woodcarvers of the time, these buildings have been moved from all regions of New England. Your family will discover the richness of old New England as you encounter street musicians, storytellers and historians singing and chattering about the village. Visit the wonderful Maritime Art Gallery, filled will model ships and contemporary marine art; watch the restoration of antique vessels at the Preservation Shipyard, explore firsthand the seaports Boathouse; even rent a classic old wooden boat with oars that the family can cruise together. There is plenty to fill your day at the Mystic Seaport Museum, and for the youngsters, there is the Children’s Museum and Discovery Barn where it is fun to learn, and the Art Spot and Playscape Area, where they can climb a grounded lobster boat, fishing dragger and sailing vessel, and the seaports own planetarium. Head across the way and visit the fascinating Collections Research Center and discover it all. View great maritime photographs, film and video, collective art and objects and manuscripts as well as old canvas stitched sail plan books, like the A. H. Waite Sail Plan Book, which covers commercial vessels such as schooners, sloops, and brigs from 1860 -1881. The Mystic Seaport Museum is absolutely a wonderful addition to your Connecticut visit. by Steve Hemeon (1/28/2008) |
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