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Day Tripper - Mystic Seaport
06/27/2010 - By Teja Anderson
Mystic Seaport, Connecticut
We New Jerseyans are rightfully proud of our beaches, waterways and coastline and we take full advantage of them year round - especially during the summer months. The Jersey Shore is on everyone’s radar these days thanks to a certain popular reality show of the same name. It’s predicted this summer will be our busiest ever as the tourists and “Bennies” arrive in full force. So it might be wise to avoid them all for a few days and still satisfy your family’s love for the sea and all things maritime while providing them with an authentic and memorable experience by heading up the coast to Mystic Seaport, the nation’s leading maritime museum.
Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea, is a living history maritime museum situated along the banks of the Mystic River in Mystic, Connecticut. It is notable both for its collection of sailing ships and boats, and for its recreation of an entire 19th century seafaring village. That consists of more than 60 original historic buildings, most of them rare, commercial structures moved to the 37-acre site and meticulously restored. You can explore American maritime history first-hand as you climb aboard historic tall ships, stroll through the reconstituted 19th century coastal village or watch a working shipyard dedicated to preservation in action. Founded in 1929, more than 300,000 people continue to visit Mystic Seaport annually.
The Preservation Shipyard is an important part of the museum. It is where traditional tools andtechniques are used to preserve the Museum’s collection of historic vessels, including a recreation of the ship Amistad. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the end of slavery in Great Britain, the Amistad embarked on June 21, 2007 from New Haven, Connecticut on a 14,000 mile transatlantic voyage to Great Britain, Lisbon, West Africa and the Caribbean, marking the Atlantic trade and slave route and has returned to tell its story.
The 19th century seafaring village of Mystic contains nearly all the types of general and specialized trades associated with building and operating a sailing fleet. They include a chandlery, sail loft, ropewalk, cooperage, shipping agent office, printing office, bank and others. Also included is The Spouter Tavern, open seasonally and serving “travelers’ fare.” Each building is used both to show the original activity and to display multiple examples of objects sold or constructed. For instance, the nautical instruments shop displays sextants, nautical timepieces and the like. Demonstrations at the cooperage show how barrels are assembled.
Additional buildings house more exhibits. One is a 1/128th scale model of the entire Mystic River area ca. 1870, complete down to the outhouse behind every residence, a model over 50-ft (15 m) long! Another contains a collection of carved ship figureheads. Also among the museum’s buildings is a planetarium that demonstrates how seamen used stars for navigation. Mystic Seaport’s music program is unusual as it prominently features sea shanties in their original contexts as work songs. Regular sessions find shanty singers keeping museum visitors in line as they haul sails or turn a capstan.
Independence Day Celebration - July 4, 9 am - 5 pm
Witness the grand 1876 celebration of America at 100 years old! Children can participate in a traditional19th-century spelling bee and make a special hat to wear in the Children’s Parade. Costumed members of the 1876 Greenmanville community participate in the parade and then present an Independence Day Patriotic Ceremony. Along with a recitation of the Declaration of Independence, visitors will hear patriotic hymns sung followed by a concert featuring the Mystic Silver Coronet Band. Additionally, the 27th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry will perform military exercises on the Village Green. Visitors can also join in a game of croquet, make home-churned ice cream and get involved in friendly competition with some Old English Sports.
Military Appreciation Weekend, July 10-11, 9 am - 5 pm
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) Offshore Sail Training Squadron (OSTS) in four Navy 44 foot sailboats will visit Mystic Seaport. From 12 to 4 p.m., weekend visitors are welcome to tour a USNA offshore sailing vessel, meet the Midshipmen who crew them and find out just what it’s like to experience a life at sea today. Also, in honor of our service men and women, all active and retired military (with proper ID) and their families receive a special reduced rate on admission. Adults (ages 18+) just $19 each; Kids (ages 6-17) $10.50 each; Children 5 and under admitted for free.
Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous, July 25 – 26
(Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday, 9 am - 12:30 pm Downriver Parade, Sunday at 12:45 pm)
See a dazzling display of high-quality antique vessels built before 1965, including cruisers, sailboats, runabouts, launches and more. An award competition recognizes excellence in restoration, authenticity and workmanship. Dressed and in pristine condition, approximately 40 classic vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museum’s waterfront all day Saturday and Sunday morning for your viewing pleasure. Sunday, at 12:45 p.m., watch as the vessels make their way down the Mystic River in a jubilant, costume- and music-filled three-mile parade.
Moby-Dick Marathon, July 31 – August 1, noon to noon
Visitors are invited to participate in the marathon, which includes spending the night aboard the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whale ship in the world. Copies of the novel are available for those who want to follow the reading. Visitors, staff and volunteers can choose to take turns reading chapters throughout the marathon, except for chapter 1, “Loomings” and the Epilogue, both of which are read by an actor portraying Mr. Melville himself! A great white birthday cake arrives at noon on August 1st, marking the end of the marathon.
The Museum also invites visitors to get on the water with a boat rental from the Boathouse, or learn about the stars in the Planetarium. For younger visitors they offer a wide variety of opportunities for learning and fun, including the Art Spot, Children’s Museum, Discovery Barn, Playscape Area and the new Map Spot. You might also enjoy shopping at the Museum Store for maritime books, gifts, and art to bring back to your friends and neighbors in New Jersey or even pick up a painting at the world-renowned Maritime Art Gallery.
Mystic Seaport also offers several places to dine. If you like fine New England cuisine, head to Latitude 41° Restaurant, or if you work up a thirst head to Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern, a 19th-century waterfront tavern, open during the warmer months which offers simple fare served by costumed staff. Of course you can always just grab a slice of the legendary “Mystic Pizza” that made Julia Roberts famous. If you get there early enough or sleep over at one of the many hotels, bed & breakfasts or campgrounds, stop by the Bakeshop for a morning cup of coffee and fresh pastries. There are also docking options if you want to arrive by boat and your general admission is FREE during your stay!
Mystic Seaport
75 Grennmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
Phone (888) 973-2767
www.mysticseaport.org
Museum Hours
March 27-October 31:
Open Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Nov 1 - Nov 28:
Open Daily 10 am - 4 pm
Museum Admission
$24 for adults
$22 for seniors, military, and college students
$15 for youth ages 6 – 17
Free for children ages 5 and under.
Getting There:<
Take GSP or NJ Turnpike North to I-95. Head North. Take Exit 90 off I-95. From right lane, turn right onto Route 27 South. Proceed approximately one mile. Parking for Mystic Seaport is on the left. Approximate driving time from Monmouth County is 3-4 hours.
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