BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mystic Seaport - ECPv3.0.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mystic Seaport X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mystic Seaport X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140101 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130708T130049 LAST-MODIFIED:20130919T142027 UID:17651-1379203200-1388534400@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:34th Annual International Marine Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport is proud to present the 34th Annual International Marine Art Exhibition and Sale. The International is the most comprehensive collection of contemporary marine art in the United States and showcases more than 100 new paintings\, sculpture\, scrimshaw\, and ship models from award-winning masters of marine art from around the world. Each work captures the enduring wonder and beauty of our seafaring world with scenes of majestic tall ships\, racing yachts\, coastal scenes of waterways\, beach and marshlands\, marine wildlife\, and the working boats and people whose lives and fortunes depend on the sea. Participating artists include Patrick O’Brien\, Yoko Gaydos\, Geoff Hunt\, Russ Kramer\, Robert Lagasse\, Victor Mays\, and Kim Shaklee. Awards of excellence and prestigious-named awards–including the Rudolph J. Schaefer Maritime Heritage Award\, which recognizes the work that best documents our maritime heritage for future generations–were awarded at a black-tie awards dinner on September 22. The awards and honorees are as follows: Rudolph J. Schaefer Maritime Heritage Award -- Walfun Luey  “Departure” Rudolph J. Schaefer III Emerging Artist Award -- Paul Beebe “Schooner Passing Gay Head" Stobart Foundation Award -- Robert Noreika “Seaside Café” Maritime Gallery Yachting Award -- Russ Kramer “Last But Not Least\, J-Boat WHIRLWIND\, 1930” Marine Environmental Wildlife Award -- Terry Miller “Paradise Cove” Thomas M. Hoyne III Award -- David W. Smith “Dory Mates” The Thomas Wells Award -- John Tayson “The White Ship” Museum Purchase Award -- Steven Lush “East-West” Award of Excellence -- Jeff Weaver “Boatyard Office” Award of Excellence -- Ronald Tinney “Quietly Passing” Award of Excellence -- David Bareford “Outbound” Award of Excellence -- Neal Hughes “Restless Rising” Award of Excellence -- Patrick O’ Brien “USS CONSTELLATION On Patrol” LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/international-marine-art-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131019 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130515T132359 LAST-MODIFIED:20131016T094512 UID:4842-1381795200-1382140800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Teaching With Small Boats Alliance Conference DESCRIPTION:The Teaching with Small Boats Alliance (TWSBA) will host its 2013 conference at Mystic Seaport. This year's conference is geared toward maritime organizations and educators who use small boats as teaching tools. The four-day gathering facilitates collaboration and idea sharing among organizations and individuals who teach math and science through hands-on boat building projects. TWSBA's mission is to support an alliance of organizations that give young people an awareness of and resulting pride in their learning potential. This is accomplished through the hands-on study of the maritime arts\, its history\, and its relationship to success in science\, technology\, engineering\, and math. TWSBA works to improve the effectiveness of its member organizations by sharing information and best practices that promote the values of scholarship\, craftsmanship\, ingenuity\, self-discipline\, and a true sense of accomplishment. The 2012 conference drew 90 participants who shared best practices from their programs through hands-on workshops and formal presentations. Organizers are incorporating feedback from last year's conference to address a wider range of subjects\, from support for start-ups to workforce development\, and have added an additional day to allow for more hands-on workshops and small group interaction. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/teaching-with-small-boats-alliance-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131018 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130814T143713 LAST-MODIFIED:20131009T132550 UID:33705-1381968000-1382054400@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Adventure Series: Arctic Whales in a Melting World DESCRIPTION:Todd McLeish kicks off the 2013-2014 Adventure Series with his multimedia presentation\, "Arctic Whales in a Melting World." Listen as McLeish recounts his adventures studying the elusive narwhal\, the northernmost whale on the planet – the whale with the seven-foot spiral tusk. Journey high above the Arctic Circle with teams of narwhal researchers seeking to solve the mysteries of the animal’s migrations and the purpose of its tusk. Learn about the importance of narwhals in Inuit culture and how the warming planet is affecting the species. You’ll also hear about the many other unique animals living in the narwhal’s frozen world\, from walruses and polar bears to bowhead and beluga whales. Copies of McLeish’s new book Narwhals will be available for purchase and signing. [caption id="attachment_33757" align="aligncenter" width="315"] Hunting Narwhals - Photo courtesy of Todd McLeish[/caption] The Adventure Series continues November 21\, December 19\, January 16\, February 20\, March 20\, and April 17. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/adventure-series-arctic-whales-in-a-melting-world/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131018 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20131014T130645 LAST-MODIFIED:20131015T113758 UID:48141-1381968000-1382054400@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:CHARLES W. MORGAN Mast Stepping DESCRIPTION:The1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan is taking an important step in her journey back to sea on Thursday\, October 17\, when the staff at the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport will begin the process of stepping the masts. The moment will be marked by a brief ceremony at 10 a.m. in the Shipyard to present the coins that will be placed under the masts. The ship was de-rigged and had its masts and spars removed at the outset of the restoration in 2008. Re-installing the masts\, known as “stepping” in nautical terminology\, is an important occasion during a ship’s construction. Maritime tradition holds that a coin should be placed under the base of a mast for good luck. To mark significant events in the Morgan’s history\, three coins have been selected for placement: 1841 U.S. Silver Dollar – Representing the original launch of the Morgan. 1941 U.S. Silver Half-Dollar – Signifying the ship’s arrival at Mystic Seaport. 2013 U.S. Silver Dollar – Symbolizing the current restoration. The coins will replace the three coins that were removed when the previous masts were taken out in 2008. They were a 1908 Barber Silver Half Dollar\, an Eisenhower Silver Dollar dating from 1971-1977 (corrosion made it impossible to read the specific year)\, and a 1997 U.S. Silver Dollar. Each coin signifies a mast replacement during the Morgan’s career. Stepping the masts is an extensive process that will take place on two separate days: the foremast will be stepped on October 17 and the main and mizzen masts are scheduled to be stepped on October 31. The ceremony will take place prior to the stepping of the foremast and will give visitors an opportunity to see the coins before they are taken below\, and to witness an historic event as the first mast gets lifted into position. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/charles-w-morgan-mast-stepping/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131020 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130528T085752 LAST-MODIFIED:20131002T141734 UID:5639-1382054400-1382227200@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Sights & Frights DESCRIPTION:Join us for a haunted Halloween celebration that features fun for the entire family! Walk through the haunted schooner and be sure not to run into the spirit of a ghostly sailor along the way. Listen to scary stories for all ages and watch as “The Curse of the Demeter” unfolds with three spine-chilling scenes inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Explore our pumpkin patch and hear songs of the season. Kids\, wear your best costume and march in our nightly parade at 7:30 p.m. Make your very own mask\, have your face painted\, and get a temporary tattoo. Please note: Sights & Frights is a Halloween event appropriate for all ages. There are special activities for families with children\, and creepy experiences for more mature visitors. The two do not intersect; families with children do not need to worry that their children have to go through the scary spaces. Please wear appropriate shoes and bring a flashlight. Limited wheelchair access.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sights-frights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131021 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130515T134335 LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T141051 UID:4849-1382140800-1382313600@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Fall PILOTS Weekend DESCRIPTION: Established in 1973\, the Mystic Seaport PILOTS program was designed to give members a greater understanding of the Museum’s day-to-day operations. Working as a team to accomplish a variety of work projects\, PILOTS receive special insight and behind-the-scenes views of Mystic Seaport as they work along side Museum staff. Saturday begins with a hearty breakfast and job assignments\, followed by a morning of work. The PILOTS break at lunchtime to catch their breath and refuel and then it is back to work in the afternoon. Jobs typically conclude around 3:30 or 4 p.m. so the PILOTS corps and staff can catch a break and freshen up before the "attitude adjustment hour\," a.k.a. cocktails\, begins at 5:30 p.m. A buffet dinner is served and this is followed by a slide talk or other presentation by a Museum staff member about new projects\, exhibits or other Mystic Seaport news. For those who stay overnight for Sunday\, the day begins with a continental breakfast followed by a PILOTS-led chapel service in the Fishtown Chapel. At around 10 a.m.\, a behind-the-scenes tour or hands-on activity is lead by a Museum staff member to help give the PILOTS a deeper understanding about the depth and breadth of Mystic Seaport. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/fall-pilots-weekend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131020 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130930T110940 LAST-MODIFIED:20130930T111735 UID:45897-1382140800-1382227200@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Dyer Dhow Derby DESCRIPTION:Visitors are invited to cheer on the Museum's fleet of Dyer Dhows and their crews as they race along the Mystic River at the 64th Annual Dyer Dhow Derby at Mystic Seaport. The regatta is held annually in appreciation for the yacht clubs\, organizations\, and individuals who have donated and maintained a Dyer Dhow in support of the Joseph Conrad and Community Sailing programs at Mystic Seaport. Dyer Dhow Fleet Mystic Seaport currently has more than 50 Dhows\, of which 48 are sailed regularly\, giving Mystic Seaport the distinction of having the largest fleet of Dyer Dhows in North America. The Dhows are used year-round for teaching sailing to the local community\, as an integral part of the Joseph Conrad Overnight Sailing Camp and in the racing series. Each Dyer Dhow is named for the yacht club\, family\, or individual who generously donated it to the Museum's sailing program. It is through these generous donations that Mystic Seaport’s sailing programs have continued to grow\, teaching hundreds of people annually--young and old alike--to capture the wind in their sails and enjoy their time at sea. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/dyer-dhow-derby/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131027 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130528T090407 LAST-MODIFIED:20131002T141223 UID:5642-1382659200-1382832000@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Sights & Frights DESCRIPTION:Join us for a haunted Halloween celebration that features fun for the entire family! Walk through the haunted schooner and be sure not to run into the spirit of a ghostly sailor along the way. Listen to scary stories for all ages and watch as “The Curse of the Demeter” unfolds with three spine-chilling scenes inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Explore our pumpkin patch and hear songs of the season. Kids\, wear your best costume and march in our nightly parade at 7:30 p.m. Make your very own mask\, have your face painted\, and get a temporary tattoo. Please note: Sights & Frights is a Halloween event appropriate for all ages. There are special activities for families with children\, and creepy experiences for more mature visitors. The two do not intersect; families with children do not need to worry that their children have to go through the scary spaces. Please wear appropriate shoes and bring a flashlight. Limited wheelchair access.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sights-frights-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131028 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130710T150240 LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T150240 UID:18456-1382745600-1382918400@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Celestial Navigation: 19th-Century Methods DESCRIPTION:This is a weekend introductory class in basic celestial navigation emphasizing the actual historical methods that were used in the Age of Sail\, especially aboard whaling vessels like the Charles W. Morgan. Students will learn how it was done and how to apply these same methods today. Attendees will learn how to use and adjust sextants and octants\, both historical instruments and their modern equivalents. The class covers the classic method of finding latitude by "noon sun" and students will also learn in detail the math of the "time sight" which was used to determine longitude from the 19th through the middle of the 20th century. Throughout the class\, students will compare what they're doing with actual logbook entries and calculations from the Museum's collections. Weather permitting\, students will have opportunities to make actual sextant observations. This is real navigation\, not just a class "about" navigation. Fast and intense\, students who complete this weekend class will have the basic celestial navigation skills to cross any ocean using the sun\, a sextant\, and a few other simple tools. Requirements: good math skills and especially a familiarity with the basic geometry of angles\, including degrees and minutes of arc. A familiarity with 24-hour time (16:00 is 4:00 p.m.). A good understanding of latitude and longitude on the globe. Unlike our "easy introductory" class\, this course offers a more historical and more mathematical approach to celestial navigation. Instructor: Frank Reed of Reed Navigation LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/celestial-navigation-19th-century-methods/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131026T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131026T170000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130703T155553 LAST-MODIFIED:20130703T155639 UID:15885-1382778000-1382806800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Varnishing Techniques for Traditional Boats DESCRIPTION:So\, now that you have your new or restored traditional boat\, how do you protect it and keep it beautiful for years to come? Our full-day finishing class begins with discussions of appropriate materials\, tools\, and surface preparation. Then\, you'll begin hands-on practice on sample boards in various stages of completion. This varnishing class focuses on techniques for bleaching\, staining\, and varnishing. All materials and your own brush are included. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/varnishing-techniques-for-traditional-boats-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131031T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131031T173000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130710T151437 LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T132625 UID:18460-1383235200-1383240600@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Trick or Treat DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids: get dressed up in your favorite costume and come trick or treating at Mystic Seaport before darkness falls! This is a perfect and safe Halloween activity for children under the age of 10. Parents\, please park in Latitude 41° Restaurant’s parking lot and walk across Greenmanville Avenue to the Museum's North Entrance. Enter through the North Gate and walk along the pumpkin path to the village locations where spooks are hiding behind exhibit doors to pass out treats. This year\, we're excited to offer more spooky Halloween treats in the Planetarium pumpkin patch\, carnival games with prizes on the Playscapes\, a balloon twister and a face painter to create additional merriment during the party! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own trick or treat bag. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/trick-or-treat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131102T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131102T170000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130703T160313 LAST-MODIFIED:20130703T160313 UID:15888-1383382800-1383411600@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Half-Model Construction DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of half-hull construction by carving 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! LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/introduction-to-half-model-construction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131111 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130708T134423 LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T134531 UID:17693-1383955200-1384128000@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Easy Introductory Celestial Navigation: Latitude and Longitude by Noon Sun DESCRIPTION:A class in the basic principles of celestial navigation from a modern perspective designed especially for yachtsmen and recreational boaters\, but also appropriate for anyone interested in a quick introduction to celestial navigation. Celestial navigation is the ultimate backup when the electronics fail\, and it is a tradition that connects us with maritime history. Students will learn how to adjust and use sextants available on the market today. This class covers the classic\, time-honored method of finding latitude by the noon sun\, as well as finding longitude by observations of the sun before and after noon (including frequently neglected corrections for statistics and the motion of the observer). Weather permitting\, students will be able to try it for real and measure the sun’s altitude around noon (from a nearby shore location) to determine latitude and longitude. This is real navigation\, not just a class “about” navigation. Fast and intense\, students who complete this weekend class will have the basic celestial navigation skills to cross any ocean using the sun\, a sextant\, and a few other simple tools. Requirements: good basic arithmetic skills\, but nothing beyond addition and subtraction. A familiarity with the basic geometry of angles\, including degrees and minutes of arc. A familiarity with 24-hour time (16:00 is 4:00 p.m.). A good understanding of latitude and longitude on the globe. Instructor: Frank Reed of Reed Navigation LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/easy-introductory-celestial-navigation-latitude-and-longitude-by-noon-sun-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131109T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131109T170000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20131002T120227 LAST-MODIFIED:20131014T131355 UID:46254-1383991200-1384016400@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:CHARLES W. MORGAN Day DESCRIPTION:Free admission for all visitors! Join us as we celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the arrival of the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan to Mystic Seaport by offering free admission to all Museum visitors on November 9\, 2013. The anniversary recognizes the importance the Charles W. Morgan has had in the development of Mystic Seaport and the community since she was towed up the river on November 8\, 1941. The Morgan is the last wooden whaleship from the Age of Sail and is the oldest American commercial vessel still afloat. After an 80-year whaling career\, the ship was at risk of being broken up when she was offered to the infant Marine Historical Association (now Mystic Seaport). The acquisition of the ship raised the stature of the Museum significantly and helped put Mystic on the map of tourist destinations. More than 20 million people have come to Mystic and walked her decks since 1941. Launched this past July after being out of the water for nearly five years\, the Morgan is now undergoing the final phase of her restoration. This includes rigging\, restoring the whaleship's interior\, and installing temporary systems necessary to take her back to sea for a ceremonial 38th Voyage in late May 2014. Visitors are invited to climb aboard this National Historic Landmark vessel and get an up-close look at a piece of American history. Special shipwright talks and tours of the Morgan will add to the day's festivities. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/charles-w-morgan-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131109T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131109T210000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130710T161140 LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T161140 UID:18479-1384016400-1384030800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Intermediate Observing: A Practical Lesson on the Night Sky DESCRIPTION:A four-hour class that builds on the knowledge gained from our Introductory Observation course. Gain practical hands-on experience setting up manual and computer controlled telescope mounts; learn and make use of celestial coordinates; and start sketching and recording observations. With help from the Palnetarium's advanced telescope\, we'll help you observe targets that have previously eluded you. This course is a hands-on experience that will be held primarily outdoors. Even though hand warmers will be provided\, we encourage you to dress warm! While not a requirement\, students who own binoculars and telescopes are encouraged to bring them to class. (A rain date will be scheduled in the event of uncooperative weather.) LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/intermediate-observing-a-practical-lesson-on-the-night-sky/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131112 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130920T132924 LAST-MODIFIED:20130920T134801 UID:44373-1384041600-1384214400@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Book Signing with George C. Daughan DESCRIPTION:Award-winning historian George C. Daughan returns to Mystic Seaport November 10-11 to sign copies of his new book\, The Shining Sea: David Porter and the Epic Voyage of the U.S.S. Essex during the War of 1812. Overview: A few months after the outbreak of the War of 1812\, Captain David Porter set out in the USS Essex on an epic\, 17-month cruise to the South Seas. Porter was pursuing fame and riches\, and by most accounts his odyssey was a stunning success: it brought glory to the fledgling American navy\, cemented Porter’s reputation as a daring and talented commander\, and has long been celebrated as one of the greatest maritime adventures in U.S. history. Less well known\, however\, is the terrible price that the crew of the Essex paid for their captain’s outsized ambitions. In The Shining Sea\, Daughan tells the full story of Porter’s thrilling\, action-packed voyage\, revealing the heights of Porter’s hubris and the true depths of his failure on this fateful cruise. Intent on achieving personal glory\, Porter made the treacherous journey around Cape Horn and into the Pacific Ocean\, where he planned to capture a British man-of-war. From Valparaiso to the Galapagos to the Marquesas\, the Essex roamed the South Seas\, seizing British whaling and merchant ships\, wreaking havoc on British commerce\, and earning Porter and his men wealth and acclaim. Flush with his victories\, Porter welcomed the news that a British frigate—the HMS Phoebe—was on his tail\, and he resolved to capture her. But Porter could not overcome the Phoebe’s superior firepower. Over the course of a desperate\, bloody battle\, he lost the Essex and over two-thirds of her crew—a shocking end to a daring journey. A swashbuckling tale of risk and ruin on the high seas\, The Shining Sea brings to life the monomaniacal quest of one of the most misunderstood commanders of the War of 1812. Porter’s singular voyage\, Daughan shows\, stands as a cautionary tale for any leader who would put personal glory and ambition ahead of cause and countrymen. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/book-signing-with-george-c-daughan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131118 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130710T162035 LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T162035 UID:18488-1384560000-1384732800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Intermediate Celestial Navigation: Star Sights and Lines of Position DESCRIPTION:This is an excellent sequel to our Easy Introductory Celestial Navigation class. In this course\, students will learn more about the use of the sextant and will learn the traditional "twilight round" of star sights for determining a vessel's position by plotting lines of position and working with "H.O. 249" sight reduction tables. Students will also learn traditional shortcuts for locating the brighter navigational stars under the dome of the Treworgy Planetarium. Students will be provided with the necessary plotting tools and digital copies of the sight reduction tables. Requirements: an introductory course or equivalent in the use of a sextant and other basic techniques in celestial navigation. Instructor: Frank Reed of Reed Navigation LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/intermediate-celestial-navigation-star-sights-and-lines-of-position/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131122 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130814T153825 LAST-MODIFIED:20130913T145525 UID:33738-1384992000-1385078400@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Adventure Series: Polar Bears to Penguins DESCRIPTION:Mark Roye and Nancy Krill dreamed of sailing to more challenging destinations than the tropics – they wanted to follow the routes of the early Yankee maritime fur traders\, sealers\, and whalers\, particularly those venturing around Cape Horn to the Pacific Northwest. Mark’s passion for story-telling and maritime history\, combined with Nancy’s fine photography\, chronicles voyages aboard their 44' ketch Tamara from Hudson Strait to Alaska\, by way of Newfoundland\, the Azores\, Cape Verde\, Brazil\, Argentina\, the Falklands\, Cape Horn\, Antarctica\, Chile\, and the Galapagos. The couple was awarded the 2011 Cruising Club of America’s Charles H. Vilas Prize and the 2012 Royal Cruising Club Trophy. [gallery link="file" ids="33770\,33771\,33760"] The Adventure Series continues December 19\, January 16\, February 20\, March 20\, and April 17. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/adventure-series-polar-bears-to-penguins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140415 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130710T163036 LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T164348 UID:18493-1385164800-1397520000@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Marine Artists in Winter DESCRIPTION:The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport is proud to present this annual winter exhibition and sale. Reasonably priced and beautifully framed\, these small masterpieces are perfect for holiday gift giving. The exhibition showcases more than 100 paintings with a maritime winter theme by over 40 top Maritime Gallery artists\, featuring scenes of majestic ships\, yachting and working boats\, coastal scenes\, marshes and marine wildlife. Participating artists include David Bareford Don Demers\, Len Mizerek\, Cean Youngs\, and David Monteiro. A public opening reception will be held Saturday\, November 23\, from 2-4 pm. A 5% Members' discount and a 10% Maritime Gallery Patron discount will apply November 23 – December 31. Featured painting: David Bareford\, F. ASMA\, "Sunday Sail" from the 2012 exhibition LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/marine-artists-in-winter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131201 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130515T134731 LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T163635 UID:4852-1385683200-1385856000@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Field Days DESCRIPTION:House filled with friends and family for Thanksgiving? Bring them to Mystic Seaport to experience Field Days! Participate in 19th-century games on the Village Green\, including hoops\, stilts\, and graces. Children can unleash their creativity by designing a unique paper bag puppet and sing along in a “Tales and Tunes” family music program. The Children’s Museum is a terrific place for the wee ones to pretend they are sailors\, cook some imaginary “grub\,” and try their hand at a tricky puzzle. Candlemaking and toy boat building will also be offered for $5 per person. When it's time for lunch\, stop by the Galley Restaurant for a quick and casual bite. Especially popular with families\, the Galley offers informal tray service and a convenient location on the Village Green\, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy sandwiches\, fish and chips\, burgers\, and plenty of other selections. Spend quality time with your family Thanksgiving Day weekend at Mystic Seaport. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/field-days/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131209 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130710T164627 LAST-MODIFIED:20130822T091131 UID:18500-1385683200-1386547200@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Members' Double Discount Days DESCRIPTION:Let us help you with your holiday shopping! Double Discount Days\, our annual holiday shopping event for Museum members\, starts the day after Thanksgiving and lasts through Sunday\, December 8. Almost everything in the Museum Store and online will be 20% off for members\, excluding sale items\, original art\, and John Stobart prints. Please note: the Museum Store will stay open later on Lantern Light Tour evenings November 30\, December 1\, 7 and 8. Featured photo: Charles W. Morgan scrimshaw ornament LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/members-double-discount-days/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131228 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130528T091957 LAST-MODIFIED:20131002T134200 UID:5647-1385769600-1388188800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Lantern Light Tours DESCRIPTION:Experience a New England holiday tradition at Mystic Seaport. Step back in time to Christmas Eve 1876 and meet the residents of the quaint village of Greenmanville. Both young and old will enjoy seasonal delights that include a traditional tavern dance\, a horse-drawn carriage ride and the beautiful glow of hundreds of lanterns that light the way. Surprises await you as you share the joys and celebrations of a traditional Victorian Christmas--perhaps St. Nicholas will even pay a visit! This 70-minute moving performance tour meanders through the Museum's 19th-century maritime village. The route covers approximately 1/2 mile of uneven terrain\, including cobblestone\, wood planking\, grass\, gravel\, and stairs. The audience will walk or stand for the entire production and are advised to wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Visitors are asked to indicate the need for a handicap-accessible tour at the time of reservation. Sign Language Interpreter Tours The 7 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Red Tours on Saturday\, December 14\, have been set aside for deaf and hearing impaired visitors. A sign language interpreter will be accompanying each tour for the duration. To purchase tickets for these tours\, please call Central Reservations at 860.572.5331. Tickets for these tours must be purchased in advance and are not available for online purchase. [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="3191\,3190\,3189\,3188\,3187"] LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/lantern-light-tours/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131205T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131208T170000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130703T161206 LAST-MODIFIED:20130703T161206 UID:15892-1386234000-1386522000@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Traditional Boat Building DESCRIPTION:Learn by doing! Gain hands-on experience in nearly every phase of construction of a traditional plank-on-frame\, smooth or lapstrake-planked boat. On day one you will learn tool sharpening\, hand tool use\, and pattern making. Day two focuses on building parts from patterns\, including building a transom as an example. On day three you will learn steam bending and cutting a stem rabbet. On day four\, different planking techniques will be reviewed\, with a focus on carvel planking. Discussion topics include wood types and sources\, books and periodicals\, and necessary tools. This comprehensive course will prepare you for any boatbuilding project. No previous experience is necessary. All tools and materials provided. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/traditional-boat-building-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131214T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131214T150000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130710T094839 LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T165122 UID:18322-1387026000-1387033200@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Santa Claus is Coming! DESCRIPTION:Jump start the holidays with your children at Mystic Seaport. Bring your young ones to the Membership Building to meet Santa Claus where he will be waiting to hear their special Christmas wishes. No commercial entrapments—just a conversation between Santa and each child. Then enjoy a cup of cider and cookies to celebrate the season. There is no charge for the program; it is our gift to visitors. We'll additionally be hosting a fun time in the Howell Classroom from 1-3 pm for those who want to decorate holiday cookies and take them home. Cookies and frosting ingredients will be supplied and children under the age of 10 are welcome to decorate as long as the supplies last. A $1 donation is requested to help defray costs. And don’t forget to visit the Children’s Museum from 10 am-4 pm to make a Christmas gift for someone at home! LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/santa-claus-is-coming/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131220 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130814T161227 LAST-MODIFIED:20130913T145714 UID:33769-1387411200-1387497600@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Adventure Series: Alone Across the Atlantic in a Rowboat DESCRIPTION:At age 24\, Katie Spotz has a long list of accomplishments\, but her most remarkable feat was a row across the Atlantic Ocean in 2010 which lasted 70 days\, setting a world record from Africa to South America for the youngest solo ocean rower. Throughout her row\, Spotz wasn't just seeking to make history\, she was also raising money for the Blue Planet Network\, a nonprofit funding safe drinking water projects for the billion people around the world in need. As interest grew of Spotz’s efforts\, donations came flooding in and the total\, to date\, is more than $150\,000. [caption id="attachment_33775" align="aligncenter" width="315"] Katie Spotz coming ashore in her rowboat[/caption] The Adventure Series continues January 16\, February 20\, March 20\, and April 17. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/adventure-series-alone-across-the-atlantic-in-a-rowboat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131222T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131222T160000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130515T140026 LAST-MODIFIED:20130807T163943 UID:4854-1387724400-1387728000@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Community Carol Sing DESCRIPTION:Event to Benefit the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Lift your voice in song at our 58th annual Community Carol Sing. Visitors from near and far return year after year to participate in this popular holiday carol sing\, which is led by former Ledyard High School choral director\, Jamie Spillane\, and backed by the Museum carolers and a brass quartet. The Mystic Seaport carolers will perform a holiday concert in the Greenmanville Church at 2 p.m. and the carol sing will commence in Anchor Circle at 3 p.m. Free admission will be given to Museum visitors all day with the donation of a non-perishable canned good item. All contributions will be donated to and distributed by the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. Explore exhibits and see the Museum's 19th-century village decorated for the holidays. Climb aboard historic vessels and hear stories of holidays spent at sea. Discover the winter sky under the Treworgy Planetarium dome at 12 noon\, 1 pm and 2 pm free of charge. The featured program\, "The Star of Bethlehem\," explores the winter skies\, merging science\, mythology\, religious observance\, winter traditions\, and music. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the presentation.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/community-carol-sing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140102 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130807T163546 LAST-MODIFIED:20130807T163649 UID:30653-1388016000-1388620800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Holiday Magic DESCRIPTION:The presents are unwrapped and the kids are home for a week. What to do? Visit Mystic Seaport and enjoy a special holiday tour of the Charles W. Morgan at 11 a.m.\, learn magic tricks at noon on the 3rd floor of the Stillman Building and attend a professional magic show at 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. in the Greenmanville Church. Don't forget to return to the Stillman Building from 2-3:30 p.m. to create a rope wreath and to visit the Children's Museum to make a holiday craft. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/holiday-magic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140108T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140108T200000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130815T122439 LAST-MODIFIED:20130815T145345 UID:34095-1389204000-1389211200@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Maritime Author Series with Robin Lloyd DESCRIPTION:Robin Lloyd - West Passage to London: A Sea Captain's Tale When prominent journalist Robin Lloyd began researching his ancestor Captain Elisha Ely Morgan\, he never imagined writing a book\, but after poring over family records and historical accounts of life in America following the War of 1812\, he realized that he had the makings of a rich seafaring story full of intrigue. At age 16\, Ely Morgan set out to find what had happened to his long lost brother. Confronted with his brother’s likely murder\, an illicit slave-trading ring\, and betrayal\, Morgan must decide how strongly he really would like to solve his family’s darkest mystery. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/maritime-author-series-with-robin-lloyd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140117 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130814T163639 LAST-MODIFIED:20130913T145843 UID:33785-1389830400-1389916800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Adventure Series: What's Down There? DESCRIPTION:Founder and Executive Director of Rozalia Project\, Rachael Miller\, joins us to present an eye-opening talk about what’s lurking in the urban and coastal waters of Long Island Sound\, Narragansett Bay\, and the Gulf of Maine. Miller will discuss the problem of marine debris in our waters and describe her trash-hunting adventures that include getting attacked by a lobster\, freeing an octopus\, and making some unusual finds while picking up more than 500\,000 pieces of ocean trash together with 10\,500 participants all over the United States. Rozalia Project is dedicated to finding and removing marine debris through action\, technology\, outreach\, and research. The not-for-profit organization uses underwater robots\, nets\, and hands to clean the ocean surface to the sea floor\, operating aboard the historic 60' sailing vessel American Promise. [gallery link="file" columns="4" ids="33790\,34026\,34014\,33789"] The Adventure Series continues February 20\, March 20\, and April 17. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/adventure-series-whats-down-there/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140212T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140212T200000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130815T140228 LAST-MODIFIED:20130815T143930 UID:34120-1392228000-1392235200@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Maritime Author Series with Mark J. Gabrielson DESCRIPTION:Mark J. Gabrielson - Deer Isle’s Undefeated America’s Cup Crews Mark J. Gabrielson first visited Deer Isle\, Maine\, as a teenager and later his family built a summer home there. Like all Deer Islers\, Mark had heard the story of the crews who were recruited by the New York Yacht Club cutters in the late 1800s. Despite their local fame\, there was no well-researched version of their story. Controversy and legal dispute surround the crews who labored largely in historical silence. Based on research at Mystic Seaport\, among other places\, Gabrielson’s book tells the whole story of the famous Deer Isle crews of 1895 and 1899\, and finally gives the island heroes the credit that they deserve. From the book jacket: In 1895\, emissaries from the New York Yacht Club traveled to Deer Isle\, Maine\, to recruit the nation’s best sailors\, an “All American” crew. This remote island in Penobscot Bay sent nearly forty of its fishing men to sail Defender\, and under skipper Hank Haff\, they beat their opponents in a difficult and controversial series. To the delight of the American public\, the charismatic Sir Thomas Lipton sent a surprise challenge in 1899. The New York Yacht Club knew where to turn and again recruited Deer Isle’s fisherman sailors. Undefeated in two defense campaigns\, they are still among the best American sail racing team ever assembled. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/maritime-author-series-with-mark-j-gabrielson/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140218 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130926T144716 LAST-MODIFIED:20130926T145640 UID:45381-1392422400-1392681600@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Winter's Aweigh DESCRIPTION:Do you have a case of the winter blues? We have the cure for what ails you! Bring your family and friends to Mystic Seaport during February vacation and join us as we celebrate our winter reopening. Explore the Museum’s 19th-century seafaring village and maritime exhibits. Climb aboard the world's last wooden whaleship\, the Charles W. Morgan\, and other historic vessels. Enjoy a Planetarium show or a horse-and-carriage ride. Kids\, come swab the deck and dress in sailor's garb in the Children's Museum. Get creative with arts and craft projects\, take part in musical activities\, and test your skill with a variety of outdoor games. When it's time for lunch\, the Galley Restaurant is the perfect place to stop for a quick and casual bite. Especially popular with families\, the Galley has informal tray service and a convenient location on the Village Green. Menu items include sandwiches\, fish and chips\, burgers\, soups\, salads\, wraps\, and more.         LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/winters-aweigh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140221 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130815T101858 LAST-MODIFIED:20130913T145953 UID:34038-1392854400-1392940800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Adventure Series: South Georgia in the Wake of the Whale DESCRIPTION:Thies Matzen's presentation will take us on an exploration of South Georgia and will detail this island of superlatives--a glaciated Himalaya protruding from a storm-torn ocean and a Serengeti in Antarctic climes. Its coasts\, in summer\, hold the highest density of birds and mammals on this planet. It is one of the ultimate meeting points of bird and sea life on earth. Blue Water medalists Thies Matzen and Kicki Ericson stayed on South Georgia for 26 months – through two winters – living aboard their iconic 30' wooden sailboat Wanderer III. Industrial whaling – this fateful interaction between our planet’s most intelligent and its largest inhabitant – started in South Georgia. Half a century later\, its whaling stations are succumbing to the forces of nature. The island is now taking the lead in changing its legacy from exploitation to rehabilitation. [caption id="attachment_34050" align="aligncenter" width="315"] Wanderer III sailing in South Georgia in front of the dilapidated Leith whaling station. Photo: Kicki Ericson[/caption] The Adventure Series continues March 20 and April 17. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/adventure-series-south-georgia-in-the-wake-of-the-whale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140312T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140312T200000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130815T143438 LAST-MODIFIED:20130815T143529 UID:34137-1394647200-1394654400@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Maritime Author Series with Stuart M. Frank DESCRIPTION:Stuart M. Frank - Scrimshaw and Provenance Stuart M. Frank\, founder and director of the Scrimshaw Forensics Laboratory®\, has recently published a new book on the occupational art of scrimshaw in the Age of Sail. The book presents 406 biographical sketches of the men and women who engraved\, carved\, decorated\, and built things out of sperm whale teeth and other whaling products\, walrus ivory\, and skeletal bone during their off-hours. Their folk-art charmingly reflects on the interests\, concerns\, and artistic aspirations of mariners and their families on voyages to distant seas and exotic foreign lands. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/maritime-author-series-with-stuart-m-frank/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140321 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130815T104348 LAST-MODIFIED:20130913T150109 UID:34053-1395273600-1395360000@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Adventure Series - Raising Whales: How Cetaceans are Helping Restore the Oceans DESCRIPTION:Joe Roman\, author of Whale and a conservation biologist\, has tracked whales from the Bay of Fundy to the sushi bars of Japan. He will discuss his examination of the history and future of whales in the modern ocean\, using DNA technology and the collection of fecal plumes. Before the age of industrial whaling\, cetaceans exerted significant influences on marine ecosystems\, not only as consumers of fish\, but also by pumping nutrients to the surface\, increasing ocean productivity. After death\, whale falls bring massive pulses of nutrients to the deep sea\, sequester carbon\, and provide habitat and food for many deep sea creatures. Whales are now recovering after centuries of commercial harvest. Joe will discuss these restoration efforts and how great whales can help maintain the health and resilience of the oceans. [caption id="attachment_34058" align="aligncenter" width="315"] Humpback whale / Photo: Ari Friedlaender[/caption] The Adventure Series concludes April 17. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/adventure-series-raising-whales-how-cetaceans-are-helping-restore-the-oceans/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140418 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130815T110646 LAST-MODIFIED:20131014T131444 UID:34060-1397692800-1397779200@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Adventure Series: Taking the CHARLES W. MORGAN Back to Sea DESCRIPTION:Dana Hewson\, vice president for Watercraft Preservation and Programs at Mystic Seaport\, and the captain of the Charles W. Morgan will discuss the vessel's historic 38th Voyage. They will describe how the 19th-century wooden whaleship\, built to hunt whales\, was prepared for a 21st-century voyage of discovery and education to historic ports in New England. The program marks a special send-off to the Morgan before she leaves in May of 2014 to fulfill her new ambassador role. [gallery link="file" columns="4" ids="31123\,23143\,608\,20346"] LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/adventure-series-readiness-for-the-charles-w-morgans-38th-voyage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140423T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140423T200000 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130815T145250 LAST-MODIFIED:20130815T145250 UID:34168-1398276000-1398283200@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Maritime Author Series with Bruce J. Bourque DESCRIPTION:Bruce J. Bourque - The Swordfish Hunters Bruce Bourque\, Maine State Museum chief archaeologist and professor of anthropology at Bates College\, explores the mysterious Red Paint People\, one of the first maritime cultures in America thousands of years ago. They could have subsisted on easily caught cod\, but they chose to capture dangerous and elusive swordfish. They buried their dead in graves filled with a brilliant red powder. These people mysteriously vanished. The author interweaves archaeological research with his own intellectual discoveries to shed light on this remarkable prehistoric culture in Maine. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/maritime-author-series-with-bruce-j-bourque/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140527 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130916T161936 LAST-MODIFIED:20130926T151742 UID:43847-1400889600-1401148800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Lobster Days DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Weekend Crack your first lobster claw of the season at Mystic Seaport’s butter-dribbling\, shell-sucking\, quintessentially New England Lobster Days during Memorial Day Weekend. Lobsters in the rough will be served under the Boat Shed by the Mystic Rotary Club. Enjoy a lobster platter picnic-style while watching boats cruise down the Mystic River and listening to music of the sea. Explore exhibits and climb aboard ships. Get out on the water with a rental from our Boathouse or take a cruise aboard the 1908 steamboat Sabino. Celebrate the unofficial start to summer at Mystic Seaport! A cash bar will be available. Museum admission is required to attend Lobster Days. Food and drink are purchased separately when on grounds. LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/lobster-days-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140527 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130926T151241 LAST-MODIFIED:20130926T151319 UID:45391-1401062400-1401148800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Decoration Day DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport will pay tribute to fallen Civil War soldiers during the Museum’s annual Decoration Day ceremony on Monday\, May 26. Known today as Memorial Day\, Decoration Day was formally instituted by the U.S. Government in 1868 as a day of national remembrance of those killed during the Civil War. Decoration Day observances included tending and decorating the graves of the fallen\, as well as church services\, solemn processions and community suppers. Observances will begin inside the Museum’s Fishtown Chapel with the “Roll of the Dead” at 10:30 a.m. Names of the fallen soldiers that lay in Elm Grove Cemetery\, located on Greenmanville Ave. in Mystic\, will be read and visitors can lay a remembrance in their honor. At 12 p.m.\, tolling steeple bells from the Greenmanville Church will invite visitors inside for a brief memorial service and hymns. Following the service a uniformed color guard playing a funeral dirge and citizens of 1876 Greenmanville will lead a solemn procession to Middle Wharf for the playing of Taps and a wreath laying upon the Mystic River. A special Music of the Civil War program will be held in the bandstand on the Village Green at 1:30 p.m. The day’s observances conclude with a gathering in the Seamen’s Friend Society Reading Room where visitors can speak with the citizens of 1876 Greenmanville about their memories of the Civil War. [caption id="attachment_4672" align="aligncenter" width="315"] Wreath laying upon the Mystic River during Mystic Seaport's Decoration Day ceremony.[/caption] LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/decoration-day-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140616 DTSTAMP:20131016T192700 CREATED:20130926T152811 LAST-MODIFIED:20130926T153022 UID:45392-1402531200-1402876800@http://www.mysticseaport.org SUMMARY:Sea Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport is proud to host its 35th annual Sea Music Festival\, one of the world’s premier sea music events. Fans of traditional sea music gather each year to hear the Museum's chantey staff and international performers carry on the classic musical traditions of the Golden Age of Sail through today. The festival has featured music from maritime cultures from around the world\, including the United Kingdom\, Italy\, Portugal\, Australia\, Iceland\, Poland\, Netherlands\, France\, Canada and Africa\, as well as native peoples within the United States. The weekend’s festivities include concerts\, special performances for children\, instructional workshops\, and a unique opportunity to witness sea music at work aboard the Museum’s historic vessels. The festival also features the Music of the Sea Symposium\, a two-day program that explores the interaction between sea\, music\, and song. http://youtu.be/XdH8UVS0ma4 LOCATION: URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sea-music-festival-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDA