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Historic Oystering Images from South Norwalk
These circa-1950 harbor scenes from South Norwalk depict the small fleet of Captain Fred Lovejoy, an oyster fisherman, and are taken from the Atlantic Fisherman collection at the Penobscot Marine Museum. Atlantic Fisherman was a well-respected fisheries publication originally based in Boston; by the time these photos were taken, the… SEE MORE
Reveling in Wooden Boat Bliss on Opening Day
I've always loved opening day at a boat show. There is a certain energy to the scene, and the WoodenBoat Show is different from any other. Besides the craftsmen setting up, there is the background of the Mystic Seaport Museum itself. There is a balance between the frantic-ness of setup… SEE MORE
For Wooden Boat Lovers, Mystic is the Destination
Don't be surprised if you spot more than the usual number of classic wooden yachts making their way down Block Island Sound or even up I-95 these days. For people who love wooden boats, the pilgrimage to Mystic has become an annual affair, with the WoodenBoat Show drawing the fleet… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Academy Museum to Reopen
The U.S. Coast Guard Museum at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London is scheduled to re-open to the general public Saturday, May 12, following a year-long abatement and renovation project. The museum will re-open its doors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The $297,000 renovation was completed… SEE MORE
Mark Your Calendars for the 2013 WoodenBoat Show, June 28-30!
The WoodenBoat Show returns to Mystic Seaport, June 28-30, 2013. With over 200 wooden boats, hard-to-find tools and boat accessories its always a feast for the eyes of any wooden boat lover. 2013 brings new skills demonstrations, a new fleet of reader-built boats on the village green, and 2013 Family… SEE MORE
Cadets, Community to Help Rebuild Roseate Tern Habitat
In the days following Hurricane Irene's landfall on southern New England, lots of people came together to help the slew of people and causes that were affected by the storm. This weekend a bunch of kind-hearted Connecticut residents are gathering to help out one of the smallest and rarest local… SEE MORE