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Shipyard News
Charles W. Morgan
Restoration Update:
One of the key tenets of restoration work is the retention of as much original material as possible. Initially, the shipwrights thought they could save the planking, which was installed in 1841, from the 7th strake down to the keel. After they removed a couple of planks in this area, they found erosion between the frames on many of the planks which suggested the need to remove all of this material. Read more.
Help restore the Morgan:
Collections Corner
A New Journal
The G.W. Blunt White Library recently received a journal for the 1889-90 voyage of the Charles W. Morgan out of San Francisco. There has been tremendous interest in this journal, because the keeper, Honorio A. Martin, the second mate, along with the crew of his boat, were left behind by the Morgan after a Nantucket sleigh ride took them out of range of the ship. Read more
Winter Schedule
for Public Visitors
January 2-Feb. 15
Closed
February 16-26, 2012
Open daily
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
February 27-March 30
Open Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
March 31 and on:
Open daily
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Buy a Gift Membership
Save $5 and receive a FREE 2012 Mystic Seaport Calendar. More info...
MysticSeaport.org
Check out our website and stay informed about all the Museum has to offer. Whether you want to join or renew your membership or are looking for information about our exhibits or programs, our site is the place to start.
Volunteer on the Best Waterfront Around!
Mystic Seaport has over 1,100 volunteers who help out in all facets of the Museum. It's a wonderful way to help the institution and experience maritime history "behind-the-scenes." Want to volunteer at a unique work weekend? Check out our PILOTS Program.
Learn More
Keep in Touch
General Information:
860.572.5302
888.973.2767
Program Reservations:
860.572.5322
Membership:
860.572.5339
Museum Store:
860.572.5385
Latitude 41º:
860.572.5303
Coastal Gourmet Catering:
860.572.5305
Maritime Art Gallery:
860.572.5388
Education Programs:
860.572.5322
Go to MysticSeaport.org
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A Message from President Steve White
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 We hope this issue of the eNewsletter finds all of you still in the afterglow of the holidays, and please accept our best wishes for a vibrant and successful 2012! By and large we say goodbye to 2011 with very few regrets, because as a whole it was a fine year. Were it not for the untimely visit of Tropical Storm Irene, we probably would have had our best summer in years, but as it turned out the storm reduced our visitation to a trickle for 10 days, including Labor Day Weekend. The Irene "hangover" impacted this part of Connecticut in a significant way, but we gradually recovered and a warm November and December provided us with a most favorable uptick in attendance! Additionally, this year's Lantern Light Tour was a smash hit, giving us one of the best seasons in recent history!
Please remember that the Museum’s grounds are closed to visitors, including members, Jan. 2 through Feb. 15. All other Museum functions will be operationing as usual. Please check the note below for the hours for the Gallery, Store, Latitude 41° Restaurant, and the Café & Bake Shop during this time period. This short-term closure will save the Museum quite a bit of money, largely in heating expenses, and will allow us to do important work around the campus and in exhibits which is difficult to do while we are open to the public.
Read Steve's entire message
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Winter Hours: January 2–February 15
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 We want to remind our members and friends that the Museum will be closed to visitors for the first six weeks of the new year (January 2–February 15). Although the grounds will not be open to the public, the Museum will be an active and productive place during that time. Work will continue on the Charles W. Morgan restoration and voyage, planning for new exhibits and programs will be under way in the Exhibits Department, the facilities staff will be sprucing up our historic buildings and grounds, Williams-Mystic students will be in session, and the Education Department will continue to bring America’s maritime heritage to the classroom.
We reopen in time for school vacation in February and will welcome visitors and school groups to two new exhibitions in the spring (“Treasures from the Collections” and an art show in collaboration with the Dalvero Academy of Brooklyn), as well as to the many fun events and activities we have in the works.
Museum administrative offices will operate on their regular schedule, the Library and Collections will be open to scholars and researchers, and you can continue to get a great meal at Latitude 41° Restaurant!
Administrative Offices
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Latitude 41° Restaurant
Friday, Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday Brunch, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum Stores
Thursday to Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Note: The Cafe & Bake Shop will be closed.
Maritime Gallery
By appointment
Library & Collections Access Research Room
Wednesday 2–5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Or by appointment
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The Maritime Gallery is Open by Appointment in January
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Don Demers, F. ASMA
Atlantic Ride–L.A. DUNTON, OIL 6x8"
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From January 2 through February 15, the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport is open by appointment only and the staff will be available during that period the Museum is closed to answer questions and handle sales. Please call the Gallery at 860.572.5388 to schedule an appointment or request infomation. You can view our entire collection of maritime paintings, sculpture, scrimshaw, and ship models online.
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Fight the Winter Blues with a Stop at the Museum Store
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Looking for a special gift or book? The Mystic Seaport Store will be open Thursday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. during January. This year, make sure to check out our popular new Spouter Tavern line which includes pint glasses, aprons, bar towels, and even a beer bread mix. Can't make it to Mystic? Then shop online.
Members get a 10% discount on most purchases.
Not a member? Join now
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2012 Pub Sing and Chantey Blast Fundraiser
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January 7, 1-5 p.m.
Frohsinn Hall, 45 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic
Join us for the 3rd annual Friends of the Festival Pub Sing and Chantey Blast! Enjoy an afternoon of extraordinary music and help raise funds in support of the Sea Music Festival at Mystic Seaport. This year's Blast welcomes singers and fans from Gloucester, Mass. to New York City and beyond. Come join us and become part of the Sea Music Festival family. Learn more.
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The 2011-2012 Adventure Series Continues:
Return to Greenland with Bill Cook
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This year the Adventure series is sponsored by The Humphrey Group - Mooring Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services
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Thursday, January 26, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Latitude 41° Restaurant
Join Museum trustee Bill Cook as he recounts his 2010 visit to Greenland aboard Resolution, a 56-foot Bristol sloop. Cook explored the spectacular fjords at the southern end of the country and his videos and commentary will tell the real story of sailing in fog and fierce headwinds along a rugged coastline with ice-choked fjords, "something out of a Tolkien fantasy land."
Register online now for the afternoon session or the evening session.
More information about the whole series.
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Author Series Kicks Off with Mark and Talia Kurlansky
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Wednesday, February 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Latitude 41° Restaurant
Imagine a planet with orange oceans, toxic seawater, and marine life that consists almost solely of jellyfish. This may sound like science fiction, but it's actually a realistic projection of what our world will become if we don't move now to save the ocean's fish from extinction. Could they be gone in the next 50 years? Mark Kurlansky, the author of the New York Times bestseller Cod, and his 10-year-old daughter and fishing companion Talia, talk about the prolific author's latest book, World Without Fish.
Learn more about the entire series and purchase tickets online.
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You Can Make a Difference
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Make a gift to the 2011-2012 Annual Fund
Gifts to the Annual Fund at Mystic Seaport are crucial to supporting the Museum’s operating costs and a wide range of programs and activities, which help to maintain our excellence and provide visitors and members with the experiences they enjoy so much. Your gift of any size will make a difference.
Donate now
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Read the 2010-2011 Annual Report
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The Mystic Seaport 2010-2011 Annual Report is now available to read online or download at our website. The report contains a summary of Museum activities and accomplishments for the year, a thorough breakdown of our financial status, and a list of those who have given generously to support Mystic Seaport.
Read the Report
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Start the New Year with a Mystic Seaport Calendar
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Keep track of your year with the 2012 Mystic Seaport wall calendar. This 12"x12" calendar features exclusive images of the Museum captured by our professional photography staff. New reduced price of $9.40. Shipping costs included.
Purchase online.
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