NEH Awards Mystic Seaport $614,280 in Grants
Grants to support the CHARLES W. MORGAN and the Munson Institute.
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Ric Burns’ Keynote Address
Read the keynote address given by the award-winning documentary filmmaker at the MORGAN launch ceremony.
The MORGAN is Launched
After a nearly five-year restoration, the CHARLES W. MORGAN returned to the Mystic River today in a public ceremony.
Watch the Launch Live
The 1841 whaleship CHARLES W. MORGAN will be launched July 21 at 2 pm. Click here to watch the historic event live.
The Billet Head
A key piece of decorative woodwork was installed on the MORGAN.
Whaleboat Delivery by Sea
The Apprenticeshop sailed their whaleboat from Maine to Mystic, CT.
AIDA’s New Home
The latest addition to the Museum’s fleet is the Herreshoff yawl AIDA.
Moving Day II
The Charles W. Morgan was rolled out onto the Museum’s shiplift Wednesday, June 25.
1812 Exhibit Wins Award
“The Rockets’ Red Glare” is the recipient of an Award of Merit from the AASLH.
Sidetracking the MORGAN
Watch as shipwrights sidetrack the 300-ton whaleship in less than two minutes in this special timelapse video.