Mystic Seaport Magazine Winter 2009

Remembering Our Guiding Star | Myster y in Greenmanville Building America's Canals | Skills of the Sailor: A New Winter Activity Center

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“And he will make the face of heaven so fine

that all the world will be in love with night”

— Shakespeare

Gazing skyward on a clear and starry night, there are few Mystic Seaport friends who would not immediately think of Don Treworgy.

It is with great sorrow that we share the news of Don’s passing on September 13, 2009, nearly one year after his diagnosis of terminal cancer.

Don retired as Planetarium director on June 12, 2009, after 48 years of unflagging, cheerful and devoted service to Mystic Seaport. He was a joy-ful participant in a celebration naming the Museum’s Planetarium in his honor in May, and at a “red suspender” retirement party in June, at which his colleagues and friends greeted him wearing red suspenders like the ones he wore daily.

His family’s rich seafaring tradition was a natural background to his passion for the heavens. Among his innumerable contributions to Mystic Seaport were his roles as teacher, weatherman, historian, clock-winder, col-league and friend to all. Don’s energy, charisma, passion and extraordi-nary intellect inspired legions of students and Museum visitors to delve

into the precise and poetic details of celestial navigation and traditional nautical instruments.

“Just as we preserve the things of the past, the skills of the past are equally important,” Don once said. “You can have things in a museum’s collections, but if no one knows what they are and how they work, then it is a loss.”

He died peacefully at home, with his beloved wife, Lynn, by his side. The stars were bright and clear that September night, as Don was for all of us.

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

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by the numbers ................ 26

greenhand’s corner ......... 27

calendar of events .......... 30

windrose (events, classes and programs) ................. 31

Through The Guide’s Eyes

Tugs, Canals & Sailor’s Skills

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Visitors come to Mystic Seaport for numerous reasons — to research in the

Collections Research Center, to spend quality time with family, to view a new

exhibit on a favorite topic, to be part of an engaging, authentic community — but

many are unsure just what to expect from this must-see national treasure. After all,

Mystic Seaport isn’t a typical museum.

The entrance to the Museum grounds is deceiving and, in fact, keeps the first-time

visitor guessing until arriving at the observation deck or emerging from the Visitors Re-

ception Center when they enter an unanticipated new world. Just 70 yards (I measured!)

from busy Greenmanville Avenue, they come upon the unexpected — a serene river,

an estuary really, that borders the entire length of the Museum campus. It’s there and

then that the visitor begins to understand just what makes Mystic Seaport atypical.

The late Waldo Howland, a great friend of the Museum, knew well the river’s

educational and emotional power and wrote, in ad-

dition to all his wonderful books, an enduring paper

for the Museum’s leadership, “The River, The River,

The River.” He felt that it was essential that visitors,

no matter what their maritime knowledge might be,

experience the river in some personal manner during

their visit and that the Museum should bring greater

focus to bear on its natural asset. In essence, he felt

that as rich and deep as the Museum’s maritime

resources are, it is the river that contributes mightily

to defining what the Mystic Seaport experience is.

Today, we strive to honor Waldo’s vision and direc-

tive. Some visitors arrive on weekends by water taxi

aboard Liberty from the drawbridge, while others take

advantage of Necessity to shuttle between the south

and north ends, and Sabino gives her passengers a special feeling of the river in her

own unique manner. When Breck Marshall glides by it’s all one can do to refrain from

leaping aboard! But it’s the little boats — the small craft — that truly bring life to the

river through the boat livery at the Boathouse. Mothers and fathers have a chance to

introduce their children to a new experience on the water through rowing or sailing,

and they patiently help their “crew” overcome any fears they may have. Our sailing

camp, of course, brings color and drama to the river in the summet months, as only

Dyer Dhows can, as our future’s next great captains learn the skills to navigate and

to avoid potential calamity. Finally, there is nothing quite like the dramatic activity

during the WoodenBoat Show and the Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous to take us

all back to a different era.

Being a seaport, it’s important for us to be as active as possible, for as ships and boats

come and go important stories are told of where they’ve been and what the crew has

learned, even if it may be just a cruise around the river between the bridges. One can

almost hear the stories that children are telling back home or in school about their

experiences “at sea,” for there is nothing better than a well-told sea story. Speaking of

which, did you catch the Moby-Dick Marathon??

It was indeed a busy summer on the river…..when the sun shone. I think Waldo

would be proud.

See you on the river,

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A new day dawns over Mystic Seaport, frosty and still.

Mystic Seaport is fully open (village and all!) from Thursday to Sunday all winter long — come enjoy our winter pleasures, including warm fires and scenic views.

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paused to recall their exceptional friend.

We share a few excerpts of those recollec-

tions here with you and hope that you, too,

will take a moment to build our collective

archive of stories of Don, online at our blog,

http://mysticseaport.wordpress.com.

Honor him with your humor, your recol-

lections, your discoveries and your memo-

ries, as he found the stories of individuals

so meaningful. Share your experience of

life with Don, who made us all richer for the

time we spent with him.

“I first met Don some 36 years ago. Don had a way of infecting your life like no other I have known. You learned from him, you were inspired by him and you wished in some way you could be just like him. He has been my guiding star for as long as I can remember. there was no escaping it – to know Don was to love him. I envision Don striking forward, arms and mind outstretched towards his next great adventure. I am going to go out tonight and see if I can’t find a bright new trail blazed across the sparkling skies. “ — Mark starr

“A mighty cedar fell and all the forest wept with dew and built a river in his memory...” — Lee chesneau

Don had a passion for the stars, but he also had a passion for people. He held the history of the Museum in his head like no other. He loved to tell stories about people – who did what and is doing this now, just as much as he told stories about the stars. Working in Membership, whenever we had a question about a former member, board member or staff member, we’d run over to the Planetarium and ask Don. And whatever he told us was always positive or framed in a smile. It wasn’t gossip, just fact. May we all have the positive attitude that Don did.” — sally Halsey

“During the celestial nav. class I took with him through Williams-Mystic in the early ’80’s, he worked as long as it took for us to understand the concepts, apparently without any limit or frustration whatsoever. Almost inhuman! He was then a fellow watch mate on Westward. on return, my housemates and I invited him to a special dinner of thanks. We shopped, cooked and even cleaned. set a place for Don. time for him to arrive, and no Don. this was very unlike him. no one wanted to call to see where he was. In fact, he was so infallible, we figured that one of us must have messed up the invite. Perhaps he thought the invite was for the following night. that must be it! so, we went through the same uncharacteristically high level of cleaning, food shopping, and prep for the next night. A place was set. no Don. For four nights this happened, until we realized that someone had to tell him, despite what would be a possible torrent of self-mortification. He was, of course, shocked and extremely apologetic that he had forgotten. the next night he rang the bell, dressed in full tuxedo with a flaming desert held high! A true star, more in my memory than almost any teacher I’ve ever had. Also taught celestial nav. to my sister, my mother, and my father… who all join me here in Maine, expressing our sorrow that this fine man has passed away.” — David conover

“Don had an unbridled enthusiasm that never quit. every presentation I ever saw him give displayed the passion of somebody approaching the material fresh for the first time. He was an inspiring educator whose passing is a great loss for the Museum, the navigation community and education. — carl Herzog

“I was working in the Visitor services Department while I attended college. I remember once in the winter, I was doing homework at the desk on a very quiet, rainy day. Don was walking through after getting his coffee and snack from the bake store and stopped to chat. He stopped to chat and ended up spending a good amount of time helping me work through my math problems. He was always so en-thusiastic about educating people. He will be greatly missed.” — Katrina Wilbur

“stripped of well-deserved accolades, Don was sim-ply one unassuming, gentle, generous, honorable man with an insatiable curiosity about the universe, an abiding love for his fellow man, an old-fashioned new england work ethic and gentle wit and enduring appreciation for family. We were blessed to share time with him on a daily basis as a colleague and friend, and to have the opportunity to learn from his example. We should not forget the power of one and the scope of our potential.” — sharon brown

“I am sure that what is good in me came from having known this man.” — Anonymous

“one of my very first and favorite memories was of meeting Don during training when I began working at Mystic seaport three years ago. At the end of his Planetarium show, he told us that ‘the Planetariu m was amazing. because it can show you what is out beyond the farthest reaches of the most powerful

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telescopes, out to the edges of space. And what was out there? the air conditioner.’ (at which point a light-bulb was turned on right next to the Planetarium’s air conditioner). ‘now you know why space is so cold,’ laughed Don. After that I saw the Planetarium show several more times, and always looked forward to that joke. I still wonder if that lightbulb was installed just for that. every time I walk by, I will think about Don and smile because I now know why space is so cold.” — barry Keenan

“Don was magic! He captured the attention of hun-dreds of children, weaving the mysteries of the stars in a way they could understand. When I first started in central Reservations, I would go on tours and attend programs so that I could familiarize myself with what I was promoting. I remember sitting in the Planetarium with school children who eagerly listened to Don spin stories that helped explain our heavens and how sailors used the constellations and tools to open pathways to the world.” — Danielle Anderson

“As I looked at the photos posted on the Museum’s tribute website, I couldn’t help but remember how Don loved to talk with young children and to share with them his knowledge of astronomy. It was not unusual to find Don sitting on the floor of the Plan-etarium lobby, talking with a group of them. In one of his emails in november 2008, he shared the following with us: ‘You will be pleased to know that the doctors and nurses that I am working with all get a Mystic seaport Planetarium sky guide, a quick lesson on where to find Venus and Jupiter and what to watch for followed by a quick quiz before they

depart! If learning the sky brings them a 20th of the pleasure it has given me, they will be well rewarded. sometimes I feel like a Johnny Appleseed who sprin-kles stardust and reveals the beauty, mystery and science of the sky.’ Don never missed an opportunity to share his love of stars.”— bill Michael

“I’m an astronomer at connecticut college, and each year we take our intro astronomy lab students to the Planetarium at Mystic seaport. As we stepped off the bus, we would be greeted by this beaming gentleman in a bowtie and red suspend-ers, bursting at the seams to tell us all about the night sky. I’m pretty sure that many of my students’ first reactions were ‘… bowtie and suspenders? for real??,’ but by the end of the show, everyone had incredible respect and affection for this man who overflowed with such joy, wisdom and humor. In a couple of weeks, we’ll be taking our newest crop of students to the treworgy Planetarium. the staff is very capable and I’m sure everything will go fine — but for me, it won’t be the same without Don. Ps: I always loved the air conditioner joke, too.” — Michael Weinstein

“I worked at Mystic seaport summers when I was in high school in the 1960s. Don treworgy always had a kind word to say to me, even though I was only a parking lot attendant or dockboy. Later, when I had to interview a person I thought was creative for a college course, I asked Don if he would let me interview him. He took time out of his busy schedule to listen to my questions and gave thoughtful responses to all of them. I will never forget his smiling face and cheerful hello.” — Dave Denison

UPCOMING EXHIBITS

“SkillS of the Sailor” November 7, 2009 - february 28, 2010

Not sure what to do on a dark and dreary day this winter when your family is

bored and restless? Come down to Mystic Seaport and keep all hands busy

learning traditional sailor’s skills. The R. J. Schaefer Building will become

the “Skills of the Sailor” activity center for four winter months. Choose from a range

of hands-on activities and programs offered every day.

You can stay warm and busy stitching through canvas with a sailor’s palm, practic-

ing knots, or making a net. Take home your handiwork as a memento, or as the start

of a new hobby.

Looking for even more activity? Test your mind as you send coded messages across

the room using signal flags. Get active and climb onto a yard. Lift an anchor with a

block & tackle. Roll and spin a cask to see why this old-fashioned method of moving

cargo worked so well.

Then chase away those winter blues by enjoying a special sea music performance

or a story led by one of the Museum’s chantey singers.

For all ages. No additional fee. All materials provided.

“buildiNg america’S caNalS” JaNuary 30 - october 11, 2010

Over 100 years ago, America’s first civil engineers built thousands of miles of

canals, starting a maritime transportation revolution. Canals in Connecticut,

Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, and elsewhere

made it possible to carry goods by water to the hinterland and bring raw materials to

coastal ports.

This winter, visitors of all ages will be able to explore the work behind planning,

building, and operating canals. Mystic Seaport’s Mallory Building will host “Building

America’s Canals,” a hands-on traveling exhibit from the National Canal Museum.

This 1,600-foot exhibit is divided into sections relating to key canal structures – locks,

masonry arches, cranes and aqueducts. At each activity bench visitors try a different

role in building and operating a canal. You can “build” your own canal on a tabletop

surface, searching for the most efficient route along rivers and across valleys. You can

use model cranes to load and unload cargo from canal boats, or experiment with build-

ing masonry arches to learn why this 2,000-year-old technology still endures. Or try a

computer game in which you build and operate a lock, complete with virtual dynamite!

“Building America’s Canals” blends history and science content through hands-on


Three new exhibits open this winter and spring at Mystic Seaport

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“Of all the creatures of commercial enterprise, a canal barge is by far the most delightful to consider.”

— rObErT lOuiS STEvENSON, An inland voyage (1878)

“Through the thickest of the tumult goes the canal, flowing between lofty rows of buildings and arched bridges of hewn stone. Onward also, go we, till the hum and bustle of struggling enterprise die away behind us, and we are threading an avenue of the ancient woods again.”

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activities placing the visitor in the active

roles of a canal engineer, lock tender, ca-

nalboat captain, and crane operator. Each

activity bench is accompanied by interpre-

tive panels with photographs, diagrams,

and text that gives the historical context

for canals in America. For those inter-

ested in a more detailed look at historic

American-built canals, on display will be

enlarged photographs of canals scenes,

drawn from the Museum’s collection, as

well as a rare 1845 poster advertising the

New Haven and Northampton Daily Canal

Boat Line that once connected coastal

Connecticut to central Massachusetts.

Produced by the National Canal Mu-

seum and the Science Museum of Min-

nesota, with generous support from the

National Science Foundation.

Stay tuned for tugS!

In May 2010, a brand-new exhibit in

the R.J. Schaefer Building will bring

the fascinating story of American

tugboats to Mystic Seaport members and

visitors.

Every day tugboats move millions of

tons of cargo, escort cruise ships, save

lives during maritime disasters, conduct

environmental clean-ups, and salvage

wrecks. Yet, many people still think of tugs

as the cheery, coal-smoke bellowing little

ships from children’s storybooks. This ex-

hibit will explore this “invisible industry”

of maritime towing, a key component of

paintings, models, and manuscripts about

important Tug-related people, places, and

events.

“We’re thrilled with all the interest

and support we’ve received for the Tugs

exhibit,” said Jonathan Shay, Director of

Exhibits & Interpretation. “This exhibit

builds upon research and planning done

over the past few years, including a sym-

posium we hosted for tugs enthusiasts in

March 2007 that was organized by staff

member Chris Freeman. Last summer an

outside evaluator tested our Tugs exhibit

ideas with Museum visitors and members,

which really helped us to refine our plans

and get funding to make the exhibit a

reality.”

This new exhibit is made possible

thanks to a $149,000 grant from the federal

Institute of Museum and Library Services

(IMLS) as well as generous individual do-

nations and in-kind support. IMLS is the

primary source of federal support for the

nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 muse-

ums. Its mission is to create strong librar-

ies and museums that connect people to

information and ideas.

With leadership support from The Dib-

ner Fund in hand, Mystic Seaport hopes

to match the IMLS grant funds in total. If

you would like to lend your support and

endorsement to this exciting new exhibit,

please contact Chris Freeman at 860-912-

3121 or [email protected].

—Elysa EngElman

every cargo port in the country, from Port-

land, Maine to Portland, Oregon. It will

introduce the kinds of work that tugboats

do and how they’ve changed over the past

150 years in their design, operation, and

use. Visitors will also learn why today’s

tugs are stronger, safer, and more efficient

than ever, and how tugs might change in

the future.

A colorful, inviting exhibit designed for

family audiences and school groups, but

with plenty of content to satisfy even the

most knowledgeable maritime expert, it

will include hands-on activities as well

as material drawn from Mystic Seaport’s

rich collections – historic photographs,


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.

Winter is a time to reflect on the garden.

It is a time when the gardens’ bones are exposed; the skeletons of woody

plants, walkways and fences are all standing starkly in the yard. This empty

slate is appealing to some, especially when designing borders with annuals.

However, to have a garden with good bones can ease the tedious process of

redesigning each year. Introducing evergreen plants into the garden creates

a permanent shape that lasts throughout the seasons. An evergreen frame

especially adds winter interest; giving color, height, texture and structure

to the snow-covered bed.

An evergreen in the landscape is often thought of as a large shrub or tree

that screens wind or unsightly objects, such as air conditioners, foundations

or dog fences. However, in the garden bed the use of an evergreen shrub

adds a considerable amount of height, color and texture. At the Museum,

Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) is planted in the Library Garden. each of the

six-foot shrubs is planted on the end of the long rectangular bed, framing

the garden. These two shrubs have an upright pyramidal habit that sel-

dom needs shaping; their natural form contrasts well with the mounds of

annuals in the summer. Their lustrous dark-green leaves are an excellent

accent against the bright white snow of winter and the colorful flowers of

the spring and summer.

When choosing an evergreen shrub for the garden, consider the seasonal

colors of the perennials and annuals that will surround it. In the Burrows

Garden sits a handsome Oregon grapeholly (Mahonia aquifolium), standing

six feet tall. This shrub’s crisp, spiny, purplish-bronze foliage adds color and

texture to the garden in the fall and winter, complementing the yellow

and pink perennials in the fall. Oregon grapeholly has beau-

tiful blue-black berries in the late fall to early winter,

adding color in the snow-covered garden.

Winter, whether it is harsh or mild, can place

stress on evergreen shrubs. Winter damage

can be prevented by using protective fencing,

mulching or choosing a space that naturally protects

the shrub from wind, snow drifts and cold exposure. It

is also helpful to brush heavy snow loads off the branches

of shrubs to prevent breaking.

Incorporating evergreens into the garden is rewarding, both

for the grower and viewer. A few evergreens per garden can make a bare

winter bed into an interesting and colorful space. Adding a variety of

berry-producing shrubs such as winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

or inkberry (Ilex glabra) and grasses increases winter

textures, attracts wildlife and provides plant mate-

rial for window boxes and centerpieces. There-

fore, as the winter covers our landscapes with

snow and the skeletons of our garden beds are

exposed, visualize your landscape with some meat;

plant an evergreen next spring!

— kArA frANCO

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Pumpkins and squash are just about synonymous with our fall and win-ter seasons. From the earliest days of the

American colonies, (and prior to that in the

native American diet,) they were an impor-

tant part of the colder months’ menus. Al-

though pumpkin was a popular ingredient

in england prior to the 1800s, food historians

speculate that it fell out of fashion as it became

more and more popular with the rebellious

lot across the Atlantic. pumpkin (or its rela-

tives) is grown all over the world from Asia to

Africa to europe.

Beginning with the ubiquitous decora-

tions at Halloween, pumpkins take on high-

est calling as we move into the holidays and

beyond. The dense flesh of these yellow to

deep orange vine vegetables is not only deli-

cious and versatile, but incredibly nutritious

as well. Winter squash and pumpkins are low

in calories and fat (even with a dab of butter or

oil), high in fiber, packed with vitamin A and

a good source of vitamin C as well as neces-

sary minerals. Both pumpkins and squash are

excellent in sweet or savory dishes — and the

main ingredient in a huge variety of dishes,

from soups to desserts. In many cases, they

can be used interchangeably.

The recipe combines native new england

sea scallops with pumpkin, native apples and

Chinese Five Spice powder, a flavorful blend

that often combines ground cinnamon, Sich-

uan pepper, star anise, ginger root and cloves.

PUMPKIn soUP WItH seAReD DIVeR-HARVesteD scALLoPs AnD sPIceD cReAM

Internationally acclaimed executive chef Jonathan cartwright of the White barn Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine, demonstrated this incredible recipe aboard the Regent seven seas Voyager when we sailed the eastern Mediterranean with him. this is adapted for home cooks and can be found (along with other specialties of the house) in the wonderful White barn Inn cookbook (Running Press, hard-cover, $35.)

For the spiced cream:1 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon Five spice powderPinch of salt

For the soup:

1. In a heavy pot, melt the butter and cook the pumpkin, carrot, apple, onion, garlic, thyme and sauté about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. turn up the heat, and add the white wine and cook until it has nearly all evaporated.

2. Add the chicken stock and simmer until all the vegetables are soft, approxi-mately 30 minutes. In a food processor or blender, puree the soup and strain it. Add the cream and season to taste with salt, pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon.

3. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet. season the scallops with salt and pepper and sear on both sides until golden, about two minutes each side. Drain on a paper towel.

4. Place the seared scallops in a shallow dish and cover with the velvety soup. garnish the soup with a dollop of Five spice cream, and pinch of the spice powder for color.

serves 8

note: Diver-harvested scallops are used at the White barn Inn as this is the most environmentally friendly way to gather scallops from the ocean bed. these are also usually the largest scallops.

2 tablespoons unsalted butter4 cups peeled, diced raw pumpkin1/4 cup diced onion1/4 cup diced carrot1 MacIntosh apple, peeled and diced1 clove garlic1 sprig fresh thyme1 cup white wine

1 quart chicken stock1 cup heavy cream1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/8 tsp. cinnamonsalt and fresh pepper, to taste2 teaspoons olive oil8 large diver-harvested sea scallops (see note)

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream and the spice powder and whip until mixture forms stiff peaks. season to taste with salt.

the great Pumpkinand other winter squash

Jean Kerr is the author of Mystic Seafood: Great Recipes, History, andSeafaring 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.

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AAny visitor to Mystic Seaport’s annual Lantern

Light Tours can tell you about the magic they

experienced. Be it the rustle of sleigh bells, the

stomp of horses feet or the ever-popular ginger

cookie, Lantern Light Tours not only take visi-

tors back to a winter night in 1876, but create a

memory of a night today that people carry with

them forever.

What makes Lantern Light Tours so alive – so

real – is the heart and soul put into each perfor-

mance by the actors and townspeople. The people

who spend countless hours after an already long

day rehearsing. The people that brave the ele-

ments to tell a story. The people that do it for

one reason – to bring the magic of Christmas

eve 1876 alive.

Lantern Light tour guide Chelle Farrand is

one of those people. After attending many a Lan-

tern Light Tour, Farrand found herself wanting

more than a seat on the sidelines. A Museum

staff member with a background in theater and

writing, she wanted to immerse herself in the

wonder and merriment of Christmas eve 1876

and become a tour guide.

The process began with developing her char-

acter. While some fellow tour guides chose to

embody a fictional character, Farrand decided

to portray someone who had actually been to

Greenmanville and could have very well walked

the streets of what is today Mystic Seaport. “The

most intriguing part of joining the cast was work-

ing to re-create the persona of a real individual

that lived during this time period.”

Farrand chose to become Mrs. Thomas Still-

man, esquire — daughter of Thomas and Char-

lotte Greenman in Mystic, CT.

“She was as real as I am real,” recalled Farrand.

Historical documents recall a woman of unim-

peachable honor with rare, good judgment and

a refined spirit. “If a picture is worth a thousand

words,” said Farrand, “then the eyes that reach

out to me from the picture and pages of Mrs.

Stillman’s memorial booklet, written upon her

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death in 1901, give guidance as to content

of her character.”

The process of becoming a character is

no easy task. The tour guide must learn to

embody the character of the townsperson

they wish to depict — beginning with a pro-

file sketch and talking points that follow the

theme and scenes for the tour. This process is

extremely time consuming and requires the

tour guide to craft not only the right phrase

for the right moment, but also to be prepared

with an arsenal of tidbits and humorous tales

of the time period to use as a backup if things

don’t go as planned.

“And just in case,” said Farrand, an ac-

complished vocalist, “it always helps to have

a carol or two up your sleeve.”

But not all tour guides are new to the

production. Some continue to come back

year after year like Gary Williams, who has

been a part of the Lantern Light Tours cast

for more than 10 years. In the beginning, he

was a scene player, his role changing each

season. He began as a mate on the Charles W.

Morgan, waiting in the blubber room to talk

to guests as they came below deck.

“It was cold, dark and lonely below deck,”

said Williams. “I had been told of ghost sto-

ries on board and started to hear noises…

and loved it! When Lantern Light Tours was

over, I asked if there was an opportunity to

do more at Mystic Seaport.”

Williams has been working at the Museum

part-time ever since.

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Williams played an Italian printer and rode on the

omnibus with the carriage drivers, bundled under

coats and jackets between scenes to stay warm in the

frosty winter air. Two years ago, he was offered the op-

portunity to be a tour guide – or a Townsperson – and

develop a character with a rich and exciting history.

Tour guides are encouraged to draw from their own

experiences to further weave the fabric of their char-

acters. Williams took this to heart – crafting much of

the story of his character around his own experiences

at Mystic Seaport and in the state of Connecticut.

During the academic year, Williams teaches history

at pine point School in Stonington, CT, a great resource

for creating a historical character. During the sum-

mer months, he spends time aboard the century-old

steamboat Sabino at Mystic Seaport, all leading to the

development of the role of Jacob Carter — an oiler on

the steamboat Ella.

Williams tied his character directly into the his-

tory of Mystic Seaport and the surrounding area.

“Ella was built in Greemanville,” he said, “saw service

in the Civil War and in its post-war years was mak-

ing a daily run from norwich, CT to Watch Hill, RI.

During the winter of 1876, it was being repaired in

norwich, docking Jacob Carter in Greenmanville for

the Christmas holiday.”

With a background in teaching, it’s no surprise

Williams’ character became interested in receiving

an education. “Jacob Carter was being tutored by the

schoolmaster, Mr. Avery,” said Williams. “His employer

valued education and would increase his salary and

position on the Ella if he succeeded in increasing his

knowledge of ciphering, spelling and reading.”

Being a tour guide has many rewards and the enjoy-

ment felt by all brings the players back year after year.

“I was shanghaied into joining the cast at first,” Wil-

liams joked. “I received a phone call from the director

at the time who said that an actor had unexpectedly

dropped out of the production, that the spot needed

to be filled immediately, and the replacement was

going to be me.

“When I initially declined, I was told that ‘no’ wasn’t

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an option, and I’m glad about that. I really came to

love Lantern Light Tours.”

Some of his favorite moments including working

with a fantastic cast and meeting and interacting

with groups as they tour the village of Greenmanville.

“There’s a script and a storyline that we have to fol-

low,” said Williams, “but we also have the freedom to

improvise and be playful on the tours. When it works,

as it often does, it’s very satisfying.”

Like last year, when tour guides were asked to

import some holiday warmth and wisdom into the

stories they told during their tours.

“I took an Albert einstein quote about true genius

being the ability to return to childhood at will and

talked about how important it was to never lose the

child within us,” said Williams. “One night, there

was a couple on one of my tours who were engaged

and getting married just after the new Year. The

following week they called the Museum asking for

me because they wanted to use my parting message

in their marriage ceremony.”

So what keeps the tour guides coming back?

Why brave the wind and cold, the long hours and

the stumbles along the way?

“I hate the cold!” exclaimed Williams. “I wear as

much clothing as I possibly can, use chemical warm-

ers; I even tried battery-powered socks once. I drink

warm cider and hot tea or coffee and think about the

Honduran island of Roatan.” (It seems humor also

keeps Williams warm on those chilly nights!)

Despite the cold, Williams keeps coming back

to Lantern Light Tours because he loves it, plain

and simple. “I love the stories, the directors, the

cast and crew. I love the interaction with the folks

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who come to see the play and the physical beauty of

the Museum at night in the winter. This is a remark-

able place.”

Farrand agrees.

“There was a moment when I was soaked to the

bone and my costume was hanging heavy from my

limbs that I wondered why I would do this weekend

after weekend during the holiday season,” she said.

“What could possibly motivate a person to chance

being out in such miserable weather?”

Farrand found the answer to her questions deep

within the soul of her character, Mrs. Stillman. In

her parting words to her tour group each night, Mrs.

Stillman would say, “Gather close my friends as we

must take our leave of one another this Christmas

evening. We have borne witness to something special

indeed. But before your journey returns you on your

way, I have a gift for you. A treasure of sorts. Can you

guess what it is?

It too lies hidden in the middle. The middle of

your heart. The middle of your soul. It is the treasure

of love, compassion and consideration for all living

beings. Bring it forth and share it with your friends,

family and enemies alike. May this Spirit illuminate

all your days with joy and hope.

That, my new friends, is the truest treasure of

the season. Merry Christmas to you. And to all — a

good evening.”ThE MOviNg plAy OfTEN prOvidES A gliMpSE Of ST. NiCk hiMSElf.

Most Museum members know the 19th-century neighborhood

of Greenmanville from a bird’s-eye perspective. The Mystic River

Scale Model re-creates this area in miniature during the mid

1800s, complete with bustling shipyards, tidy homes, and dirt

lanes lined with stone walls. But few know about the dramatic

actions and intense debates that took place inside

the houses, churches, and public halls shown

on the model.

An ongoing research project into Greenman-

ville and its leading families has uncovered tan-

talizing links to the national struggles about

slavery, women’s rights, and religious freedom.

prominent American reformers such as black

orator Frederick Douglass and feminist Lucy

Stone played supporting roles in this story. But

the daily decisions and principled acts of every-

day residents shed the most light on the life of

Americans past, present, and future.

The thread of the story begins in the mid-

1960s in the kitchen of George Greenman’s house.

“I was in high school, mowing lawns and doing

grounds work at the Seaport in the summers,” said William n.

peterson, the Museum’s former Carl C. Cutler Curator of American

Maritime Art and History.

The Museum had already acquired the house in which Mary

Greenman Davis, granddaughter of George Greenman continued

Mystic Seaport draws on its staff, board, friends and scholars to weave a story more than 100 years old, not yet fully told.

Re-discovering GreenManville

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to live. periodically, the elderly woman asked her housekeeper to summon the teenage

peterson away from his yard work.

“Mrs. Davis would usually sit me down in her kitchen and ask about my grandmother

whom she knew. One day she had given me a glass of cold milk and slice of apple pie, and

she told me that escaped slaves had come through the house,” said peterson.

Fast forward a few decades when peterson had become Museum curator.

“I never forgot what Mrs. Davis told me and I always hoped we could preserve the house,”

he said. peterson later found the handyman to whom Mrs. Davis confided the same story

and recorded his version for the Museum’s oral history collection. With little documentary

evidence to back-up the legend, the story piqued peterson’s and others’ curiosity about the

family and their community.

Over the decades, many paid and volunteer researchers have compiled detailed infor-

mation about the Greenman family and Greenmanville, from census data and probate

inventories to newspaper articles, business records, and photographs. An archaeological

dig in the George Greenman yard kept interest simmering, with revelations about the

gardens there.

All along, a key goal was to open the George Greenman house as a museum exhibit.

Approaches have shifted over time, from recreating period rooms to creating special tours.

The latest vision is to create an interactive, thought-provoking but also emotionally moving

experience that uses the Greenman family and their neighbors to shed light on important

American values and deeds of their day.

The Greenmans embodied the American entrepreneurial spirit. Their shipyard pros-

pered through the Civil War, building dozens of vessels that voyaged around the world.

They diversified into textile mills and invested in the Reliance Standard Machine Company

in downtown Mystic. Its 21st-century incarnation still operates as Davis-Standard in the

nearby town of Stonington.

And the family reflected America’s commitment to religious self-expression and social

reform. Devout Seventh Day Baptists, the Greenmans held church services on Saturday

and worked on Sunday, putting them off-cycle from the rest of the town and delaying

lumber deliveries at times. passionate 19th-century social reformers, they were elected to

local and state offices on anti-slavery and anti-alcohol platforms. Advocates for women’s

suffrage, they also were active in the Universal peace Union.

“This project raises so many interesting questions about everyday people and their

principles.” said project Director elysa engelman. “Where did the Greenmans draw the

lines between their business life, their political activities, their religion? What lessons can

we learn about juggling conflicting or competing beliefs in our own lives?”

Using national and local newspapers of the day, church bulletins, oral history, letters and

artifacts, engelman and others are also researching the maritime Underground Railroad

to understand how small maritime communities like Greenmanville were connected to

larger national movements. An adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut, engel-

man has also used the Greenman family’s story to introduce students to the Underground

Railroad’s role in American history and popular memory and the work of a historian.

The current project is still in its planning phases. So far, Museum staff have drafted

interpretive outlines for both the Greenmanville Church and the George Greenman House.

A grant for the Connecticut Humanities Council funded a summer 2008 scholarly forum

that gathered helpful recommendations from maritime historians Jeff Bolster, Lisa nor-

ling, and eric Roorda. Trustee Charles Hamm contributed funds to hire design firm Haley

Sharpe, which created conceptual designs and floor plans for the exhibit. And the George

Greenman House has recently been listed on the state’s Freedom Trail.

“Right now, we’re trying to figure out to what extent the Greenman family was con-

nected to other local abolitionists,” said engelman. “They had strong family, business, and

religious connections to known Underground Railroad conductors in Rhode Island. But

we need to dig deeper to find out if they themselves were actively helping fugitive slaves,

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and if so, how.”

“After the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law made it

a federal crime to assist a fugitive slave, some

black and white northerners willingly broke the

law to help runaways. They provided shelter and

transportation, food and clothing. Some used

mob action to break into jails and courthouses

and free captured fugitives,” said engelman.

“But other abolitionists weren’t able or willing

to go that far, to break the law and risk their fam-

ily’s livelihood and reputation.” Which group

the Greenmans belonged to remains a mystery.

The maritime routes of the Underground

Railroad were vital for thousands of fugitives

who stowed away, impersonated free black

mariners, bought passenger tickets, or enlisted

the aid of sympathetic captains and crewmem-

bers. But these stories are little-known by the

public and reveal complex motivations where

profit motives and personal beliefs sometimes

collided.

Take the case of a slave who snuck onto the

Mystic-bound timber-laden ship Eliza Potter

in Wilmington, n.C. Captain Josephus potter

discovered that “Stowaway Joe” was aboard as

the ship neared Groton Long point, less than

three nautical miles from Mystic Seaport. “Joe” jumped overboard while Capt. potter

searched for an official to arrest him, an 1858 newspaper reported. potter knew that

if he helped the stowaway escape, he might be barred from trading in Wilmington

again. As it was, he later paid the fugitive’s owner $1,500 in compensation in order

to keep sailing South.

“We don’t know where many local ship’s captains’ sympathies lay,” said peterson,

“but we know that fugitives escaped north via schooners and steamships throughout

the 1850s.”

Regular maritime routes were fast ways to move goods, and people, from one part

of the nation or world to the other. The South was a continual source of ship timber for

the north in general and for Mystic shipyard, said peterson.

The Greenman’s successful shipyard regularly used lumber

from slave states, and the brothers held part-ownership

in vessels involved in the cotton trade. Their competing

business and reform impulses shed light on the difficult

decisions faced by millions of Americans like them.

“There’s so much more we’d like to know,” said peterson.

“The Greenman women were particularly silent on the

issue of women’s rights. We’re still trying to find out why.”

Silent in word, the family’s deeds speak to their commit-

ment to women’s rights and equal education. A 1920s letter

handwritten by George Greenman, Jr., tells how his family

hosted suffragist and anti-slavery lecturer Lucy Stone. An

impassioned speaker, in 1854, the petite Stone addressed

the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Greenmanville when

other churches in Mystic would not let her speak. George’s

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ideal in many ways, graduating from Wellesley College in 1889, doing

post-grad work at the University of Chicago and MIT and devoting

her career to teaching school in Boston’s South end.

The Greenmanville project builds upon the Museum’s past and

ongoing work on race, gender, and power in maritime America.

From building the Freedom Schooner Amistad to creating exhibits

on “Women and the Sea” and the African-American maritime ex-

perience, the Museum has demonstrated the importance of these

topics to the larger American story.

“The Museum’s mission is to inspire and educate the public

through American maritime history. Mystic Seaport stands for

freedom, and the Greenman family stood for religious freedom,

political freedom, human freedom and freedom of commerce,” said

Charles Hamm, member of the Museum’s

Board of Trustees.

Hamm’s financial support has enabled the

Museum to move forward with additional

research into the Greenman family story and

planning for turning that into a meaningful

visitor experience.

“I wanted to fund research into the Green-

mans and certainly into their recognition

as abolitionists. I think the project can help

the Museum identify its core values that will

attract public interest and that are encapsu-

lated in the Greenmanville property — it’s

the story of freedom and the pursuit of freedom in America,”

said Hamm.

While it may be a long time before the Greenman exhibits

are opened, researchers are busy brainstorming some cre-

ative uses of 21st-century technology and storytelling. “We’re

considering all kinds of media, from audio and projection

techniques to printing pictures and text on UV-sensitive

wallpaper that becomes visible when the light changes,”

engelman explained.

“We’re not thinking about another historic house tour,”

peterson said. “Maybe we’ll recreate Lucy Stone’s visit, maybe

show how shipyard workers lived at the time. We want the

story to come alive and visitors to really remember the ex-

perience.”

The next steps involve further fundraising and research. The Museum has applied

for planning grants from both the Connecticut Humanities Council and the national

endowment for the Humanities. The money would cover additional research and

bring a group of scholars, museum professionals and Underground Railroad experts

here next summer. It would also pay an outside evaluator to test the project’s big

ideas and goals with members, casual visitors, teachers and community leaders.

The hope is that new Greenmanville exhibits will have a profound impact on

visitors regardless of race, gender or political persuasion.

As Hamm says, “Greenmanville has been there for 150 years, it’s a genuine historic

story that integrates the African American experience into the American maritime

experience. It’s important because it’s us — all of us.”

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The Museum was even busier than

usual this past August, when the

new York Yacht Club arrived for a

three-day layover during their annual

cruise. It was a glorious scene, with

more than 70 vessels moored several

deep along the Museum’s wharves,

and still more tied up downriver.

In addition to the Museum’s broad

array of interpreted and other exhib-

its, squad demonstrations, “Tale of a

Whaler” performances and the many

hands-on experiences offered daily to

visitors, more than 500 nYYC mem-

bers were treated to special events.

There were behind-the-scenes tours,

19th-century games on the green for

children, a catboat regatta using our

fleet of catboats, presentations on the

Morgan and the Rosenfeld collection

and in Treworgy planetarium,

At the close of the group’s visit,

Yacht Club Commodore David K. el-

well, Jr., presented president Steve

White with a commemorative print

and expressed his thanks for the “ex-

traordinary experience yacht club

members have had here at one of

America’s great museums.” He went

on to urge all present, “to do all you can

to support this American treasure.”

In July, president Steve White traveled to Cotuit, MA,

to present the William A. Baker Award to Michael

Dannhauser, Commodore of the Cotuit Mosquito Yacht

Club. The William A. Baker Award recognizes the faithful

preservation or restoration of wooden recreational craft 40

feet or less in length, actively in use. The Baker Award pro-

motes the awareness and appreciation of fine examples of

one-design classes, to foster preservation and restoration,

and keep boats alive and in use.

This year’s Baker Award honored the Cotuit Skiff Class,

with the Cotuit Mosquito Yacht Club accepting the award

on behalf of the class. Sailed in Cotuit, MA, for more than

90 years, Cotuit Skiffs are 14-foot, gaff-rigged sailboats, de-

signed by Stanley Butler in the early 19th century. Those in

attendance were extremely pleased that their efforts in pre-

serving the Cotuit Skiff for more than a century have been

recognized as a true accomplishment.

And in August, Mystic Seaport presented the William p.

Stephens Award to Henry H. Anderson, Jr., a former commo-

dore of the Seawanhaka Yacht Club and the new York Yacht

Club and one of the leading sailing educators in the world.

Anderson has helped to found and sustain sailing programs

for more than half a century and has also served as a men-

tor to many accomplished sailors, including Mystic Seaport

Chairman of the Board Dick Vietor. The W.p. Stephens Award

is given in recognition of a significant and enduring contri-

bution to the history, preservation, progress, understanding

and appreciation of American yachting and boating.

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While walking through Mystic Seaport’s signature exhibi-

tion, Voyages: Stories of America and the Sea, you can’t help

but feel a bit overwhelmed. Two floors filled with hundreds of

artifacts illuminate the many ways — ways that perhaps were

not thought of before this exhibit was developed — that we are

all intrinsically connected to the sea. Museum staff member

Betsy Beach interprets the exhibit perfectly saying, “Voyages

is like a picture book unfolding before your very eyes. If you’re

not interested in one chapter, keep walking. You’re bound to

find a chapter of interest.”

We suggest you cozy up to a good book of a different sort

this winter. Step inside Voyages and find the chapter that best

illustrates your personal relationship with the sea.

Number of broad themes in voyages: 7

Number of original artifacts on display (including loaned objects): 535

Number of alligators david Crockett is riding in an advertisement for the Mystic-built clipper bearing his name (as seen on a sign inside voyages): 2

Number of ship models displayed : 34

Number of Cuban immigrants depicted in the 25-foot refugee boat Analuisa: 19 (plus one dog)

Number of blue velvet navy suits replete with drop seat pants on display: 1

Number of scrimshaw items displayed (both decorative and practical): 110

Number of Amphi-Crafts ever built by the herreshoff Manufacturing Company: 15

Number of Amphi-Crafts inside voyages: 1

Number of brothers that died aboard the uS Navy cruiser uSS Juneau in 1942 (as told inside voyages): 5

Number of video programs in exhibit: 11

Number of video programs screened inside a shipping container: 1

Number of other Mystic Seaport buildings with an elevator: 0

Number of days the whaling bark Ohio was out to sea (as stated on a placard in voyages): 1,002

Number of days it took Sarah “Sallie” Wordell Smith (1840-1896), wife of Ohio’s Captain frederick howland Smith, to realize she was bored while at sea: 750

Number of years voyages has been open: 9

Number of hours it takes to completely explore voyages: Numerous

Number of ways the sea affects all of our lives: Endless

—EriN riChArd with research by the Collections department

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type of plum pudding they called plum duff. Depending on the amount of supplies aboard ship, the plum duff could be a very simple list of ingredients. One sailor described the recipe this way: ”Well, you take several scoops of flour and put it in a big bowl. Then you get some water and grease and mix it all together. Next, take a handful of raisins and mix that in. Put the dough in a canvas bag. Get a big pot of water boiling on the galley stove. Boil the bag of duff ‘til it is done. One way you can tell it is done is by hauling it up the mainmast about 10 feet, and drop the bag. If it bounces on the deck, it is done. If it doesn’t, boil it some more.” A real treat for plum duff was a dribble of molasses on top of each piece. It was then quite an adventure to get the round dessert to the sailors’ dining table as the ship rolled with the waves! Above: illustration of “Plum Duff in Danger - Christmas Dinner at Sea” by Milton J. Burns from Harper’s Weekly, Dec. 22, 1883, from the collection of Mystic Seaport.

— BARBARA JARNAGINTo try making this historic dessert at home, go to www.mysticseaport.org/recipes, where you’ll find a recipe for Plum Duff from the Saltwater Foodways Companion Cookbook by Sandra Oliver.

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Christmas celebrations at sea and at home

Are your friends and family and facebook followers tired of seeing your vacation and family photos? We’re not! in fact, we want to see more. pick your best three to fit either our landscape or lifestyle catego-ries, and submit your views of America and the Sea to our annual photo contest. Open to both youth and adults, we're hoping to see a whole lot more of your animals, boats, chil-dren, landscapes and yes, even your vacation photos.

And this year, it’s even easier.

Submit your digital images online to our group on flickr.com by december 31, 2009. for complete contest rules and information, go to www.mysticseaport.org/ photocontest2009.

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December 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 26-27

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January 30 “Building America's Canals” Exhibit opens

January 30 “Photographing Your Artwork” Workshop

February 6-7 “Successful Painting from Photographs” Workshop

February 12 Maritime Surprises from the Museum’s Collections

February 13 & 14, 18-21 February Vacation Activities for Kids: Liberty Days

February 18 Adventure Series

February 22-march 17 Blacksmithing II

February 24 Maritime Author Series

February 27 Open-Hearth Cooking Class

February 28 "Skills of the Sailor" A hands-on activity space last day

december 8-11 ABYC Marine Corrosion

december 12Santa comes to Mystic Seaport

december 15 Adventure Series

december 20Community Carol Sing

december 20 Star of Bethlehem, Treworgy Planetarium

december 26-31, January 1-3 Holiday Magic

January 3 “Mapping the Pacific Coast” Exhibit closing

January 8 Maritime Surprises from the Museum’s Collections

January 9 Chantey Blast and Pub Sing at Frohsinn Hall

January 16 Bus trip to New York City

January 18-Feb 10 Blacksmithing I

January 21 Adventure Series

January 27 Maritime Author Series

November

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november 7“Skills of the Sailor” A hands-on activity space opens

november 10-12 ABYC Standards Certification Class

november 14 Introduction to Half Model Construction

november 17-20ABYC Basic Electric Class

november 19Adventure Series

november 21Public Opening Reception for Maritime Miniatures

november 27 & 28 Field Days

november 28 Lantern Light Tours

november 29 The Season’s Splendor: A Victorian Village Holiday Ride

december 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 26-27 Lantern Light Tours

december 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 26, 27The Season’s Splendor: A Victorian Village Holiday Ride

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SAIL THE GREEK ISLESOctober 6 - 14, 2010Next October, sail the deep blue waters and golden beaches of the greek isles with Mystic Seaport. We start ashore in Athens, spending two days exploring the ancient city, including touring maritime museums. Then we spend five nights aboard the Star Clipper. known for its grace and unique in its heritage, the Star Clipper mar-ries comforts and amenities of the present with the traditions of the grand age of sail. Cruise the greek isles, stopping at Mykonos, Santorini and hydra, and the sea-side resort town of kusadasi, Turkey, and find out why this glorious region became known as the “playground of the gods.”

prices start at $3,699/person (double occu-pancy) and include round trip airfare from New york, transfers, two nights in Athens at a five-star hotel, two half-day tours in Athens, including the Nautical Museum of greece; five nights aboard the Star Clipper, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, all port charges, hotel taxes, air taxes and fuel surcharges. Other terms and conditions apply. Call 860.572.5339 for details. book by december 31, 2009 and save $50 per person.

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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAvEL TOuRSeptember 29 - October 11, 2010Join 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. 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.

www.mysticseaport.org or call 860.572.5322.

SPEND THE DAY IN NEW YORK CITY

Members’ bus Trip to New york’s American Museum of Natural history Saturday, January 16, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Take a deep breath after the holidays and enter a universe of exciting experiences on this winter mini-getaway. your museum ticket includes en-trance to all the exhibits at New york’s American Museum of Natural history, including “Travel-ing the Silk road: Ancient pathway to the Modern World” — an unparalleled journey from the far reaches of China through the cities and empires of Central and West Asia. Enjoy the spectacular new planetarium Space Show, “Journey to the Stars.” Travel 13 billion years into the past, when the first stars were born, and witness brilliant supernovas. visit the heart of our fiery sun, and glimpse its dis-tant future as it transforms into a massive red giant.

your ticket covers everything in this vast museum (except lunch), including an iMAx film and the re-markable rose Center. bring snacks or dine in the museum cafeteria. We arrive in NyC at 11 a.m. and leave at 5 p.m. Members: $80 (adult), $60 (youth) Non-members: $90 (adult), $70 (youth) register online or call 860.572.5322.

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Children’s Museum Every Thursday - Sunday in December10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

It's holiday craft time for kids! each week features a new, seasonal craft that any

grandparent, parent, teacher, family member or friend would love to receive as a gift.

Free for members and with Museum admission.

What's the best season to visit Mystic Seaport? Every season! And this winter, we're offering the full Mystic Seaport experience, in-cluding our 19th-century seaport village, our preservation shipyard where the Charles W. Morgan is undergoing her restoration and, of course, all our exhibit galleries — with two new additions this winter. in November, our winter activity center, “Skills of the Sailor,” opens for the first time and in January you'll want to return for the open-ing of our “building America’s Canals” exhibit.

from Nov. 2 to Nov. 29, the Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.

Winter hours (Thursday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) begin Nov. 30 and run through March 26, 2010. The Museum is closed on Christ-mas Eve and Christmas day, but is open all week after Christmas. Check online for more detailed information on our winter events and activities, our new indoor ex-hibits opening this winter and the warm and welcoming experience we have planned for you!

November 29; December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 26, 27 Starting at 11 a.m., rides leave every half hour from the Visitor Reception Center.

Bundle up your family, gather up your friends and come to Mystic Seaport for a ride

on a horse-drawn carriage. enjoy the famed Mystic Seaport holiday decorations as

you ride along the scenic Mystic River and through the Museum’s village streets.

end your scenic ride in the Museum’s historic Thomas Greenman House where

you’ll create a holiday craft and enjoy a sweet holiday treat. You may even catch a

glimpse of a jolly old elf! We can't promise snow but we can promise a charming

and delightful holiday experience. Ideal for the young and the young at heart.

$8 (ages 2-5), $20 (ages 6-17), $29 (ages 18+). Max. 14 people per ride.

Prices include Museum admission.

To charter a tour for your group, call the number below.

Children under 2 ride free!

Reservations recommended.

Go to www.mysticseaport.org/seasonssplendor to buy tickets online or call 860.572.5322.


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Storytime at the Children’S muSeumEvery Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Join us for our story hour at the Children’s Museum every weekend. Following the cycle

of the seasons, children will hear a new story each week. Along with the story, there

will be different hands-on objects to share, relating to the story. Familes welcome!

Free for members and with Museum admission.

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November 28, December 4-5, 11-12, 18-20 and 26-27

It’s Christmas Eve 1876. The Gardner family has struggled

each Christmas since the War Between the States, when its

beloved Captain Gardner was lost. No proof exists of his death,

and for eleven years the family members have wondered

what happened to its father and husband. Join us on a jour-

ney through Greenmanville, a town hurt by war and healed by

the hope and love of family. Immerse yourself in the magic,

merriment and mystery of Christmas Eve, 1876 and be re-

minded of what is most important during the holiday season.

Not recommended for children under four. Reservations are

strongly recommended.

Tours begin at 5 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. Handi-

capped accessible tours are available each evening.

Note: If you have difficulty walking or require the use of a wheelchair, please note it when making your reservation so that proper accommodations can be made for you.

Lantern Light tours: Hope Amongst the Stars

A New England Holiday TraditiontiCketsMembers: $24 Adult, $17 YouthNon-members: $26 Adult • $19 YouthA $2 handling fee will be added to each ticket.

To purchase tickets, go to www.mysticseaport.org/tickets or call 860.572.5322.

Help us help our community. Mystic Seaport kindly

requests that each person attending Lantern Light Tours

bring a donation of a non-perishable food item.

All donations will go to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood

Center, helping those who need the most support in our

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An Afternoon with SantaSaturday, December 12 1-3 p.m.

As a holiday gift to our member

families, Santa’s on his way... to

the Membership Building! Drop

by to tell him what you want for

Christmas and enjoy a cookie and

hot cocoa or cider. Member fami-

lies with older children are wel-

come to visit Howell Classroom

(1:30-2:30 p.m.) to make a special

holiday gift. There is no charge for

these activities — it's our present

to you!

Don’t forget to visit the Children's

Museum (all day for the younger

children) to make a Christmas

gift to take home!

December 26 -January 3

The presents are unwrapped, and

the youngsters and the in-laws are

home for the week. At Mystic Sea-

port, your whole family [and the

neighborhood, too] can enjoy spe-

cial holiday tours of the Charles W.

Morgan, learn a few magic tricks,

attend a professional historic

magic show and design a fantas-

tic craft. All free for members and

with Museum admission.

Holiday Magic

B o o k s i g n i n g MuseuM stores at Mystic seaportSat., December 19, 2-6 p.m.

p. Ann pieroway, writer and

editor of Taste and Tales of

Cape Cod and the Islands

Taste and Tales of Massa-

chusetts will be back at the

Museum Store signing copies

of her two cookbooks. Chock

full of irresistible recipes and

delightful tales, pieroway's

cookbooks make the perfect

holiday gift for the chef in your

life (or for yourself!).

FREE! Zoo in the Sky Planetarium Program10:30 a.m. Thursday-Sunday

A wonderful winter morning ac-

tivity! Using stories of the animals

of the night sky, we take you on a

journey among the stars under the

planetarium dome. For all ages, but

of particular interest to the five and

under set. Admission (for all ages!)

to all planetarium shows is free all

winter long.

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Double Discount DaysFriday, November 27 - Sunday, December 6

Members, now you have more days to

save! Double Discount

Days start the day af-

ter Thanksgiving this

year, and last through

Sunday, December 6.

everything in the store

and on the web is 20% off

for members except

sale items, original

art and John Stobart

prints. And remem-

ber, the Museum

Store is open until 9 p.m. on Lantern Light

Tour evenings: november 28, December

4-5, 11-12, 18-20 and 26-27.

And this winter, shop the Maritime Min-

iatures by Maritime Masters exhibition at

the Maritime Gallery. The opening recep-

tion is november 21 from 2- 4 p.m. and

it remains open through December 31.

For more information call the Maritime

Gallery at 860.572.5388.Community Carol SingDecember 20 • 3-3:45 p.m

Get into the joyous spirit of the season at a good old-fashioned carol sing.

You'll be backed by a brass quartet, the Mystic Seaport carolers and the

beautiful scenery of the Mystic River.

FRee ADMISSIOn all day to those who bring a canned good for the paw-

catuck neighborhood Center. Delight in the Museum’s holiday decorations,

tour the ships and exhibits and marvel in the splendor of the winter skies at

a special seasonal planetarium show merging science, mythology, religious

observance, winter traditions and music.

planetarium show times: 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.

All planetarium shows are free of charge all winter long.

Visitors are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to each program.

Chantey Blast Pub Sing

SPECIAL FuNDRAISER FOR THE31ST ANNuAL SEA MuSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday, January 9, 2010,1-5 p.m.Frohsinn Hall (a.k.a. the German Club)54 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic (across from the Museum's main entrance)Suggested donation: $15

Start the new year off with a rousing after-

noon of round-robin chanteys, ballads and

other songs of the sea. All proceeds from

the event will go to support the 2010 Sea

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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 —

the only U.S. entry. nineteen skippers dropped out

along the way, but Rich finished the grueling race 9th

of 11 finishers after four months at sea. Rich’s finish is a

testament to his excellent seamanship skills, deep deter-

mination, careful planning and prudent execution.

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-eat-

ers. He sticks his hand in a fire

ant mound. He flings chicken

carcasses into piranha-infested waters to clock how

quickly they disappear before diving in himself. Wher-

ever these ill-advised journeys take him, Richard reveals

little-known truths about various exotic species of ani-

mals and debunks myths about others.

ON THIN ICEThursday, February 18

Seventy-five percent of the world’s

fresh water is stored in glaciers,

but scientists predict that cli-

mate 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 waters. Thom’s presentation will play never-be-

fore-seen clips of the expedition, which met with mystics and yogis, scien-

tists and pilgrims alike.

IF YOu’RE EvER IN THE AMAZON…

Thursday, March 18

Blue-water sailors Bob and Ami Green returned

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 Medi-

terranean and the Middle east. Three years later,

the couple sailed home on the roads less traveled.

With stops in Cape Verde, Senegal and the sen-

sual 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.

ALASKA, MY HOMEThursday, January 21

Jack Dalton is a professional speaker, writer and

teacher who was born and raised in Alaska. An

ambassador between two worlds, both his na-

tive Yup’ik and his european heritages, Jack is a

storyteller, responsible for passing on the stories

from generation to generation. Hear about his

heritage as told by his persona, Raven Feathers & the Wind.

ADVENTURE SERIES SINGLE TICKET PRICING

AFTERNooN PRoGRAMS at 1:30 p.m.$12 (members) / $14 • $5 students

EVENING PRoGRAMS at 7:30 p.m.$13 (members) / $15 • $5 students

Buy tickEtS oNliNE!

To purchase, go to www.mysticseaport.org/tickets

or call 860.572.5322.

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experience daring adventures around the world without ever leaving your seat! each month of the

series 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 —

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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.

JANUARY 27, FEbRUARY 24, MARCH 24, APRIL 28

Meet the authors firsthand, hear the inside story of how each book came to be

written and enjoy a wine and cheese reception. The lucky raffle winner takes home

a free copy of the author’s book.

JANuARY 27 | Maritime historian, educator and acclaimed author Mary Mal-

loy speaks about the difference between writing maritime his-

tory and historical fiction. Her 2006 book, Devil on the Deep Blue

Sea: The Notorious Career of Captain Samuel Hill of Boston was

described by nathaniel philbrick as fascinating, highly readable,

and meticulously researched.” In her new novel, The Wandering

Heart, a maritime historian solves a medieval mystery using the

tools of the historian’s trade.

FEBRuARY 24 | Ann Davidson grew up in port Williams, nova Scotia, just

a few miles from Grand-pre, the location for her haunting Ca-

jun novel, Catherine’s Cadeau. With co-author Terry Thibodeaux

(a Cajun descendent), she wrote of the horrific deportation of

11,000 peaceful French Acadian farmers by the British govern-

ment in 1755 — an often overlooked part of north American his-

tory. exile ships carried the Acadians to coastal towns in Ameri-

ca, including nearby new London, and to Louisiana, where the

culture known as “Cajun” developed.

MARCH 24 | Stephan J.W. platzer has been sailing since childhood, and in

1982 he served as radio operator on the transatlantic voyage

bringing a Gloucester fishing vessel from Cape Verde to Amer-

ica. Bringing E Home is the story of the 3,400-mile trip, entirely

under sail, steering by the stars. The journey included weeks

of becalmed seas, unexpected squalls and close encounters

with freighters as the 14 sailors learned to survive and thrive.

APRIL 28 | noted maritime author William H. White brings to life the engross-

ing story of H.M.S. Pandora, her skipper and crew and their

charge from the British Admiralty to find the Bounty mutineers

and bring them to justice in england. When Fortune Frowns is

the story of this 1790 voyage, the capture of some of the muti-

neers and the perilous and disastrous return trip. Storms, tropi-

cal islands and shipboard life under a tyrannical commander

and shipwreck all figure into this epic tale carefully researched

from original documents.

Buy tickEtS oNliNE!

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MARITIME AuTHOR SERIES Members: $50/series • $15/programNon-members: $65/series • $20/programThis program is co-sponsored by the Library Fellows of the G.W. Blunt White Library at Mystic Seaport.

MAritiMe SURPRISES

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MuSeuM’S COLLeCtiOnsCoLLeCtions researCh Center

FRIDAY EVENINGS, 5:30-7 P.M. JANUARY 8, FEbRUARY 12,

MARCH 12, APRIL 9

Little known but intriguing artifacts from

the Museum’s vast collections are available

for you to see under the tutelage of the cu-

ratorial staff in this evening series. Learn

about objects usually tucked away in our

protective vaults by seeing them firsthand.

enjoy an insider’s opportunity to view and

learn why they are in our collection, and

understand their importance to maritime

history. The evening presentation includes

a cash bar and light snacks. Come relax,

and be prepared for a surprise.

MARITIME SuRPRISESMembers: $10/program Non-members: $12/program

To purchase, go to www.mysticseaport.org/tickets or call 860.572.5322.

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BLACKSMITHING, SECTION 1January 18-February 10

discover both modern and traditional blacksmith-ing techniques during eight shipsmithing sessions in our historic James driggs Shipsmith Shop, led by experienced smiths and teachers. This class is de-signed for students with no prior training or experi-ence. All materials and tools are provided.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

$265(members) / $295

This class meets for eight three-hour sessions.

LIBERTY DAYS AT MYSTIC SEAPORTFEBRuARY vACATION PROGRAMFeb. 13 & 14 and Feb. 18-21

kids, come spend a day (or more!) at Mystic Seaport for february vacation fun!

Why do we call our february vacation program lib-erty days? Well, everyone needs a vacation, even sailors of long ago. When a ship arrived in port, the captain would allow the sailors to take turns having “liberty” ashore.

All dAy Make a craft in the Children's Museum

11 a.m.-12 p.m. hands-on story time in Children's Museum.

11 a.m.-12 p.m. Make a paper dory in the voyages exhibit

1 p.m.-2 p.m. Explore a sailor's sea chest in the packard building

BLACKSMITHING, SECTION IIFebruary 22-March 17

Continue your smithing from Section 1, or join us as a new student.

This class offers continued learning from Section 1, but also welcomes new students. during the eight sessions in our historic 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.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

$265 (members) / $295

This class meets for eight three-hour sessions. Enrollment for the above classes is limited. To register for any of the above courses, please call

860.572.5322.

if the dates and times don’t fit your schedule, please contact us and we will be glad to arrange individual lessons.

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING CLASSSaturday, February 27, 4-7 p.m.

Enjoy a warm and friendly environment as you learn to use a variety of cooking techniques to make a tradi-tional 19th-century meal in the historic buckingham-hall house. All materials are provided. bring your curiosity and appetite! Class registration includes a delicious hearth-cooked supper, plus a copy of The American frugal housewife by lydia Child.

$80 (members) / $85

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NEW!PHOTOGRAPHING YOuR ARTWORKThis workshop presents the tools and techniques used by the pros so that you may submit images to an exhibit — this could make the difference be-tween acceptance and rejection.

The workshop will cover equipment, lighting set-up and methods to help you obtain the best pos-sible photographs of your flat art. The focus will be on digital capture and problem solving tech-niques, image manipulation and submitting your digital files.

Saturday, January 30

9 a.m.-1 p.m. $100 (members) / $115

location: The Maritime gallery at Mystic Seaport.

instructor: Charles Estabrooks is a professional photographer based in Westerly, rhode island and is a graduate of rensselaer’s School of Ar-chitecture. Charles photographs all the works seen in the catalogs at the Maritime gallery.

NEW! SuCCESSFuL PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHSlearn how to use photographic reference as a tool to create fresh, inventive paintings in the stu-dio that reflect your personal style and avoid the look of a copied photograph. bring your own oil, watercolor or acrylic materials and photographs to the workshop. photographs also will be pro-vided by the instructor if desired. issues of com-position, value and color will also be covered.

location: The Maritime gallery at Mystic Seaport

instructor: harley bartlett studied at the univer-sity of pennsylvania and the pennsylvania Acad-emy of fine Arts. he has exhibited throughout southern New England and is a Maritime gallery artist.

Saturday and Sunday, February 6 and 7

9 a.m.-12 p.m. $125 (members) / $140

sUmmer DaY CamP & resiDentiaL CamPSummer camp at Mystic Seaport is a wonderful and unique learning adventure where meeting new friends is fun. Mystic Seaport offers a number of summer day camp programs for boys and girls ages 4-10, and residential camps starting at age 10. New camps for Summer 2010 are in the works - check the Mystic Seaport website for details. Other expanded offerings include a day camp aftercare program and sibling discounts.

To view our full program listings and register for summer 2010, go online to www.mysticseaport.org/summercamps.

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sChooner BriLLiantJoin seven other adults and the professional crew aboard brilliant for a hands-on, full participation sailing experience aboard a classic yacht. learn to sail a 61-foot schooner while cruising local waters and visiting scenic anchorages and towns. partici-pants become part of the crew as they raise the sails, haul on lines, steer, help in the galley and learn tra-ditional seamanship. ports of call may include block island, ri, and Shelter island, Ny.

When space and weather permit, brilliant will be docked, permitting shore leave for the crew. While brilliant has been updated with modern safety and navigation equipment, her accommodations are true to her original construction, providing open sleeping quarters and traditional marine heads.

participants must be physically fit and agile as well as competent swimmers to take part in the sailing program. Once you reserve a berth aboard brilliant,you will be sent a health form and a handbook out-lining what to bring, arrival information, as well as many other details. No previous sailing experience is necessary.

Dates Sail Fee

May 15 - May 16 $360 (m) / $410

May 22 - May 23 $360 (m) / $410

May 28 - May 29 $360 (m) / $410

May 30 - May 31 $360 (m) / $410

June 4 - June 5 $360 (m) / $410

June 6 - June 7 $360 (m) / $410

SepteMber 10 - SepteMber 11 $360 (m) / $410






OctOber 2 - OctOber 3 $360 (m) / $410

OctOber 9 - OctOber 10 $360 (m) / $410

TWO-DAY SAILSExperience an exhilarating day sail to block island, ri, or Shelter island, Ny, and then enjoy an evening of shore leave.

Each two-day sail begins at 9 a.m., returns at 4 p.m. the following day and includes an overnight aboard.

CHARTERSinvite your friends and family to join you in the brilliant experience. Charters are available.

four-day charters may be created by combining adjacent two-day sails. A four-day sail will likely add Newport, ri, to the itinerary. if you charter brilliant, please bear in mind that we must have at least six able hands, fit and agile, to run the boat safely. Charters 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

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sPring CommUnitY saiLing

(AGES 8-14) No matter what your skill level is, you will find sailing at Mystic Seaport an unequaled experience. Our junior programs are for beginning and inter-mediate sailors. Community sailing instructors at Mystic Seaport are experienced sailors who have been certified through the united States Sailing Association or American red Cross for sailing, safety, boat operation, first aid and Cpr.

The majority of class time is spent on the water. The remaining instruction takes place in the class-room. Classes sail in 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 registration form.

Dates Times Cost

april 28 - May 21 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. $130 (m) / $150

Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, for a total of eight two-hour sessions.

SPRING SAILING CLASSESBeginner

Dates Times Cost

april 5 - May 17 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. $220 (m) / $250

Intermediate Dates Times Cost

april 5 - May 17 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. $220 (m) / $250

Advanced Dates Times Cost

april 4 - May 16 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. $220 (m) / $250

Racing Series Dates Times Cost

april 4 - May 16 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. $150 (12 and up)

Classes meet Saturdays or Sundays, except April 11 and 12.

• classes meet at the mystic seaport youth training building at lighthouse point, rain or shine. Always come prepared to sail. dress warmly – bring an extra set of clothes and towel.

• all classes will meet when scheduled unless we notify you otherwise.

• park your car in the south lot across from the main entrance to Mystic Seaport.

• any missed class may be made up during another class by prior arrangement with course instructors.

• a class may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not reached.

• in the event of extreme weather, please call 860.572.5310 for closing information.

CuSTOM-BuILT SAIL PROGRAMSAre you a member of a group or organization? We can custom-build a program and schedule to suit your needs. please call 860.572.5322 for more information.


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ANCHOR WATCHAn Overnight program for youth groups

Connect your youth group to the traditions of Amer-ica and the sea during a fun-filled overnight ad-venture at Mystic Seaport. you’ll sleep aboard the 1882 square-rigged training ship Joseph Conradafter an evening of maritime activities. rise and shine the next morning for a hearty breakfast at the Museum’s galley restaurant, then join in a group activity led by Museum staff. Afterward, you’re free to spend the day exploring Mystic Sea-port on your own.

The program runs fridays and Saturdays from mid-March through mid-May, and mid-September through mid-November. Spring 2010 program dates are March 19 – May 15. Call for available dates.

cost: $75 per person includes overnight accom-modations aboard the training vessel Joseph Conrad, pizza snack, evening activities, craft ma-terials, breakfast, a Mystic Seaport patch and two days of admission (the day of arrival and the fol-lowing day).

Group Size: The group size is a minimum of 20 par-ticipants, 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.

For more information: Call Central reservations at 860.572.5322. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

John garDner Boat shoP CLasses

INTRODuCTION TO HALF MODEL CONSTRuCTIONlearn the basics of half-hull construction by carv-ing your own model of a classic sailboat. following a demonstration of the basic techniques used to build a waterline-lift model, you’ll begin working on your own model. discussions of techniques, materials, tools and finishes continue throughout the day as you work to complete your project. This class will teach you the foundations of a new hobby. At the end of the day, you’ll go home with a new family heirloom.

Dates Time Cost

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

aBYC The American boat & yacht Council offers educa-tional programs at Mystic Seaport. Classes are held at Mystic Seaport, but you must register directly with AbyC. for further information and registration, visit www.abycinc.org or call 410.990.4460.

ABYC STANDARDS CERTIFICATIONThis three-day course will provide the student with a comprehensive and focused look at the key AbyC standards. Class discussion will address specific compliance issues relevant to engineers, installers, compliance inspectors and marine surveyors. Com-mon non-compliance areas will be discussed and how to address these issues in both the factory and field environments. Where it is relevant, uS code of federal regulation (Cfr) will be reviewed as they relate to AbyC standards. The course is followed by a 100-question exam for standards accreditation.

please be sure to bring your copy of the AbyC Stan-dards Certification Study guide with you or call the AbyC office to make sure you have a copy prior to class.

Dates Time Cost

nOveMber 10 - 12 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $525 (m) / $770

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ABYC BASIC MARINE ELECTRICALThis three-day basic marine electrical course is de-signed for the marine professional who is an electri-cal novice with minimal or no electrical experience. Topics include basic theory, alternators, battery charger and bonding. AC & dC standards are cov-ered in detail as well as troubleshooting practices. The text for the course is The powerboater’s guide to Electrical Systems 2nd edition, written by our Cur-riculum director, Ed Sherman. This book is included in the cost of the course and will be shipped to the meeting location.

Dates Time Cost

nOveMber 17 - 20 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $495 (m) / $740

ABYC MARINE CORROSIONThe four-day Corrosion Certification course covers all aspects of marine corrosion. The course starts off with general corrosion theory and goes on to in-clude: identifying types of corrosion, properties of marine building materials, corrosion control meth-ods & applications, sacrificial cathode protection systems and impressed current systems, protective coatings and methodology and performing a cor-rosion survey. The price of the course includes the Marine Corrosion Study guide and that will be shipped to you when you register. The price of the class also includes The boat Owner’s guide to Corrosion by Everett Collier.

The textbook will be shipped to the meeting place and will be available to you in class. This class con-cludes with a 200-question certification exam.

please be sure to bring your copy of the AbyC Corrosion Certification Study guide with you or call the AbyC office to make sure you have a copy prior to class.

Note: AbyC recommends taking an AbyC electrical course prior to attending this course.

Dates Time Cost

DeceMber 8 - 11 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $885 (m) / $1130

PLANETARIuM PROGRAMSSince early times, navigators have used the heav-enly bodies to determine their ship’s position at sea. An exhibit in the entry of the planetarium presents the basics of celestial navigation. daily programs in the planetarium illustrate the night sky for visitors, while classes offered by the planetarium provide an in depth look at navigation and astronomy.

Special Group Planetarium Programs

have 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 possibilities:

Stars of a voyage to Freedom (Amistad)

Stars and Navigation of the Great Explorers

Stars and Constellations of the Current Season’s Sky

To discuss program content possibilities, please call 860.572.5302, ext. 5151, or email [email protected].

this winter, all Planetarium programs are free for adults and children — all winter long.

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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.

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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 Sea-port 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 fi-nancial aid is available. For an application, please visit us at www.williams.edu/williamsmystic or call 860.572.5359, ext. 2.

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As a supporter of the Mystic Seaport, I wouldlike to offer you a complimentary copy of mybook, “Don’t Die Broke”.

David J. Reindel1 Allen St.Mystic, CT 06355

Please call 860-245-0633for your FREE copy.

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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

2010 DESK AND WALL CALENDARS Our members’ exclusive calendars bring you peaceful reminders of Mystic Seaport throughout the year.

PG # DESCRIPTIONspecify (date) (youth* or adult) (luncheon choice) if applicable

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Member Gear (members only)

Contact Membership Office for international rates prior to placing order. ct deliveries and

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Program, Class and member gear order form

mail orders:Mystic Seaportreservations75 greenmanville Ave.Mystic, CT 06355-9990

Call-in orders:reservationsMonday-friday9 a.m.-5 p.m.860.572.5322

Payment Information payment by check: make check payable to Mystic Seaport

payment by credit card

visa Mastercard amex Discover

expiration Date

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*If youth, please provide birthdate.

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2010 DESK CALENDAR: 5" x 5-1/2" jewel-case desk calendar is a perfect stocking stuffer, great little second calendar for the office or handy reference next to the phone.

DesK caLeNDar • $12 • item coDe: #0017two DesK caLeNDars • $20 • item coDe: #0018

2010 WALL CALENDAR:Exclusive images of Mystic Seaport taken by our own Museum photographers.waLL caLeNDar • $24 item coDe: #0017w

Proceeds from the sale of these items contribute to the education and preservation efforts of Mystic Seaport. All prices include shipping and handling. Tax, where applicable, not included. Available exclusively at our Membership Office (860.572.5339).

GIvE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP AND RECEIvE A FREE JEWEL-CASE MYSTIC SEAPORT 2010 DESK CALENDAROffer valid through 01/31/10. Visit us online at www.mysticseaport.org to order.

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Lantern Light ToursNov. 28, Dec. 4 – 5, 11 – 12, 18 – 20, 26 – 27Step back in time for a magical re-creation of Christmas Eve 1876. Tours begin at 5 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. Reservations recommended.

The Season’s Splendor: A Victorian Village Holiday RideNov. 29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 26, 27Looking for a delightful holiday experience? Then bundle up the little ones and take a horse-drawn ride though our decorated village streets, make a holiday craft and enjoy a sweet treat!

Community Carol SingDec. 20, 3 pmLift your voice and join the fun as we celebrate the season with song. Admission is free with a canned good for the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center.

Holiday MagicDec. 26 – Jan. 3Kids home from school for the holidays? Bring ‘em to Mystic Seaport for special holiday tours on one of our tall ships, a professional 19th-century magic show and much more.

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Help Mystic seaport Meet tHis year’s goal WHen you support tHe annual Fund…

Help get tHe 2009-2010 AnnuAl Fund underwAy!

Now, more than ever, your AnnuAl Fund giFt mAkes A diFFerence!

thAnk you For mAking your giFt todAy.

Please mail your gift to

2009-2010 Annual Fund Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Avenue Mystic, CT 06355

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