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  • Charles W. Morgan

    Charles W. Morgan

    The last wooden whaleship in the world will sail again. Launching July 21.
  • BRILLIANT

    Historic Vessels

    Set sail on a new adventure aboard schooner BRILLIANT.
  • Joseph Conrad with a crowd

    Celebrations

    Join us as we celebrate America's maritime history aboard the JOSEPH CONRAD.
  • Sail Loft

    19th-Century Life

    Explore a New England coastal village. Meet ghosts of the past in the Sail Loft.
  • Charles W. Morgan
  • BRILLIANT
  • Joseph Conrad with a crowd
  • Sail Loft

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  • Member burgee

    New Mystic Seaport Website

    Now it’s easier than ever to plan a visit. Featuring news & events, fresh photos, improved menus, and My Trip–your personal visit organizer.

  • Ric Burns

    Ric Burns to Speak at Launch

    Filmmaker Ric Burns will deliver the keynote address at the launch of the Charles W. Morgan.

  • Removing the plastic cover and scaffolding surrounding the MORGAN.

    MORGAN Shed Removal

    Watch a time lapse video of our Shipyard crew removing the shed surrounding the CHARLES W. MORGAN.

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Maritime History & News

  • USS CONSTITUTION

    USS Constitution

    USS Constitution got underway in Boston Harbor on June 4 to honor first responders.

  • Privateer LYNX

    Tall Ships Challenge

    The bicentenniel celebration of the War of 1812 takes to the Great Lakes this summer.

  • Whaleboat--Independence Seaport Museum

    National Whaleboat Project

    For the Charles W. Morgan’s 38th voyage, 10 whaleboats are being built by nine organizations in seven states.

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Upcoming Events

  1. WoodenBoat Show

    The WoodenBoat Show

    June 28-30.

    See more than 100 traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type at the 22nd annual show.

  2. Small Craft Workshop

    Small Craft Workshop

    June 28-30.

    Share your boat with other registered boaters during this three-day celebration.

  3. An 1876 Independence Day ceremony at Mystic Seaport

    Independence Day Celebration

    July 4.

    Celebrate America's birthday circa 1876 this Fourth of July at Mystic Seaport.

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