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From the President
Yes, spring is near, although the stormy month of February closed with
yet more wild weather; fortunately this time just rain and wind. Yet,
the rain and warmer temperature have helped flush away the snow...
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Shipyard News
Planking is moving along nicely, having reached above the waterline. As
the planking rises above the waterline, the thickness changes from 3 1/2
inches to 4 inches. These are the so-called wale strakes.
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Collections Corner
This whimsical illustration of a couple narwhals basking on an Arctic
beach appeared in the "Mammalia" volume of the 1837 series entitled The Naturalist's Library published in Edinburgh, Scotland...
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Operating Hours
Through March 29
Open Thursday
through Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
After March 30
Open daily
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 Through March 29
Thursday
11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Monday
through Wednesday
Make a reservation online or call 860.572.5303.
Become a Member
The best way to enjoy and support Mystic Seaport is to become a member. Free admission, discounts, and special programs are just a few of the benefits.
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Become a Volunteer
Mystic Seaport has more than 1,100 volunteers who help out in all facets of the Museum. It is a wonderful way to help the institution and experience maritime history "behind-the-scenes."
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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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Support the Annual Fund: It's a Race to the Finish!
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Your gift
to the Annual Fund will help us expand educational programs for the
thousands of school children who visit Mystic Seaport on field trips each year; create new and
exciting exhibits to engage our visitors and inspire an enduring connection to
the American maritime experience; and allow us to continue the sort of
restoration and stewardship that enabled our sandbagger Annie to go to
sea again.
Our
fiscal year ends in just 60 days on April 30, 2013—please make your gift today.
Donate online
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Behind the Canvas:
Luminist Painter Creates a New England Coastal Scene
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“Sunrise Sail at Brandt Point”
Sergio Roffo, Oil 24 x 36
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March 16
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Discover why artist Sergio Roffo is inspired by the master paintings of Inness and Beirstadt. Watch as he reveals a luminous, masterful feeling as he paints, giving the viewer a precise sense of value and perspective.
Tickets: $15 ($20 for non-members) per program. It is free for those in the Maritime Gallery Patron Program. Please call 860.572.5331 to purchase tickets.
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Adventure Series: Climbing, Trekking, and Skiing Baffin Island
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March 21
1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Mark Synnott is renowned in the climbing world for his many big wall and alpine climbing adventures. His travels have taken him on more than 25 expeditions to remote places around the globe. One of the first climbers to explore Baffin Island's remote east coast, Mark has been on five trips to the island, and has pioneered four big wall first ascents in the area, including a Grade VII on the 4,700-foot north face of Polar Sun Spire—an epic wall that required the team to spend 36 nights in portaledges clining to the side of the cliff. Two years later, Mark returned to the area to produce a documentary for the National Geographic Society.
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Maritime Author Series: Stephen Flynn, Ph.D.
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March 27
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Stephen Flynn is Professor of Political Science and the Founding Co-Director of the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security at Northeastern University. One of the foremost authorities on global maritime security, Dr. Flynn will discuss his two books The Edge of Disaster: Rebuilding a Resilient Nation and America the Vulnerable. This will be an engaging and insightful talk about the current risks we face from the sea and how we can best manage them.
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Introductory Celestial Navigation: Latitude and Longitude by the Noon Sun
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March 30-31
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This two-day class in the basic principles of celestial navigation is designed especially for yachtsmen and recreational boaters, but it is also appropriate for anyone interested in the topic. Celestial navigation is the ultimate backup when electronics fail, and it is a tradition that connects us with maritime history. Students will learn how to adjust and use sextants available on the market today. This class covers the classic, time-honored method of finding latitude by the noon sun, as well as finding longitude by observations of the sun before and after noon.
$85 member ($95 non-member)
To register or for more information, call 860.572.5331 or email.
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The Discovery of Longitude with Dr. Douglas Drumheller
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Drumheller's working replica of John Harrison's sea clock. © Dave Cherry
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April 4
Lecture and Planetarium Show
1:30-3 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m.
Early voyages of discovery were literally lost at sea on ships that could not determine their longitude. Join Douglas Drumheller, Ph.D. for a special presentation about how John Harrison, an 18th-century clockmaker, changed all that. Drumheller will also describe his replica of Harrison's sea clock and his plan to navigate the Atlantic with it. Following the lecture see a planetarium show that further illustrates the underlying connection between time and celestial navigation.
To register or for more information, call 860.572.5331 or email.
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Varnishing Techniques for Traditional Boats
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April 6
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn how to protect the brightwork on your boat for years to come. This class begins with discussions of appropriate materials, tools, and surface preparation. You will then begin hands-on practice on sample boards in various stages of completion. This varnishing class focuses on techniques for bleaching, staining, and varnishing. Participants will take home a badger-hair brush and know how to use it like an old hand!
$170 member ($220 non-member)
To register or for more information, call 860.572.5331 or email.
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Music of the Sea: Ballads, Chanteys, and Songs of the Sailor
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April 6, 13, 20 and 27
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sharpen your musical skills in this four-class series while exploring the rich connections between music and the sea. Led by the Museum's experienced chanteymen, this class will follow the functions of sea music in the work and lives of 19th-century sailors and will include both musical instruction and hands-on work experience aboard the Museum's ships. The class will culminate in a performance at the Museum's Greenmanville Church. Class registration includes a set of "bones" and a Songs of the Sailor booklet and CD.
$100 member ($110 non-member)
To register or for more information, call 860.572.5331 or email.
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Pirate Days |
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April 9-10 and 16-17
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ahoy, matey! It's pirate fun for the whole family during April school vacation. Take part in a pirate treasure hunt, discover how pirates navigated the high seas in a special Planetarium program, and create your own souvenir. Test your skill at walking the plank and try to pin the patch on the pirate. Have your photo taken with pirates and take part in high-spirited activities throughout the day.
To register or for more information, call 860.572.5322 or email.
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Register Now for Summer Camp and Save!
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Register for a Summer Day Camp, Community Sailing Camp, a Joseph Conrad or a Brilliant program by March 31 and save 10 percent. You could save another 10 percent if you register siblings or sign up for multiple camp sessions. Financial aid is available.
For more information and to register, visit our website or call 860.572.5322.
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Easter Buffet at Latitude 41º Restaurant & Tavern
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Enjoy a delicious Easter buffet with family and friends on Sunday, March 31 at Latitude 41°. Executive Chef Andrew D. Fine created a prix
fixe menu featuring the finest local ingredients from land and sea.
See the menu and call 860.572.5303 to make your reservation.
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Museum Store Named "Best Under Sail" by Connecticut Magazine
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Mystic Seaport whale design by Museum staffer Don Sineti
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Our very own Museum Store was just named "Best Under Sail" in the "Best of Show: Museum Shops" article in the March 2013 issue of Connecticut Magazine! Stop by the store and check out our new, one-of-a-kind products, including a whale t-shirt designed by Museum staff member Don Sineti (design shown at left). The shirts come in a variety of sizes and are $24.95.
The store is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. And don't forget: members receive a 10 percent discount on every purchase.
You can also browse and shop online.
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Save the Dates!
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Get out your calendar and check out some of the events and programs we have in store for April:
For a complete list of everything happening at Mystic Seaport, please visit our online calendar.
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