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Mystic, Connecticut
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The Charles W. Morgan, built in 1841, is the world's last surviving wooden whaling ship and is a central exhibit at the Mystic Seaport Museum.
The museum features a meticulously reconstructed 19th-century coastal village, complete with historic ships, a working shipyard, and traditional craftspeople.
This event celebrates the art of wooden boatbuilding and attracts enthusiasts from all over the world to admire craftsmanship and participate in workshops.
The Treworgy Planetarium offers programs that explore celestial navigation, a crucial skill for sailors in the age of exploration.
The museum's Collections Research Center houses over two million artifacts, including photographs, ship plans, and maritime documents.
The Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard is an active shipyard where traditional shipbuilding techniques are used to restore historic vessels.
The museum provides hands-on sailing experiences aboard historic vessels, allowing participants to learn traditional sailing skills.
The museum offers a variety of educational programs, including overnight experiences for students to learn about maritime history and science.
