Come to Mystic Seaport for a gathering of classic vehicles just like any other, except this one happens to take place on the water!

The Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous is a dazzling display of high-quality antique vessels built before 1965, including cruisers, sailboats, runabouts, launches and more. An award competition recognizes excellence in restoration, authenticity and workmanship.

This year's Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous honors our own steamboat Sabino, the 57-foot coal-fired steamer and National Historic Landmark vessel built 100 years ago in East Boothbay, Maine. She entered service in 1908 for the Damariscotta Steamboat Company, delivering vacationing passengers, or "rusticators" to the numerous hotels and boarding houses along the 12 miles of the scenic Damariscotta River.

Sabino was retired in 1975 and began a new era of passenger service at Mystic Seaport. The significant restoration and meticulous care she received at the Museum was recognized in 1992 when Congress designated Sabino a National Historic Landmark.

Dressed and in pristine condition, approximately 50 classic vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museum's waterfront all day Saturday and Sunday morning for your viewing pleasure. Sunday at 12:45 p.m., Sabino leads the vessels in a jubilant, costume- and music-filled three-mile parade down the Mystic River.

July 26-27, 2008 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Downriver Parade Begins Sunday at 12:45 p.m.


Video produced by: Brandon Morgan

Ahoy, matey! Join us for an afternoon of family fun during April school vacation week. Save your energy for the pirate treasure hunt -- fun for the whole family. A special Planetarium program teaches how pirates navigated the high seas. And make your own special Pirate Day souvenir!

Music for this episode performed by Mystic Seaport Chanteyman Ken Sweeney.

During the week after Christmas there's magic in the air at Mystic Seaport. Correspondent Dan Harvison tells you all about it.

The holidays are here and Mystic Seaport is all dressed up for the season.  Over 150 handmade and decorated wreaths are on display throughout the Museum grounds.  Preparations begin early and correspondent Dan Harvison is here to tell you all about it. 

It was once said that membership has its privileges and the same is true at Mystic Seaport. In this episode, correspondent Brian Berube takes you into the Member's Corner to show you the many benefits of being a Museum Member. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about the Museum called Inside Mystic Seaport.

The Staff Spotlight segment of Inside Mystic Seaport highlights a member of the Museum's staff and shows why they are one of our great unaccessioned treasures. In this episode, you are introduced to Museum gardener, Steve Sisk. Steve's job at Mystic Seaport is caring for the Museum's many plants and gardens and is one of the main reasons that our grounds look so beautiful all year long. As you will see, Steve's talent is not only confined to gardening as he is an accomplished photographer as well. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about the Mystic Seaport.

The Davey Jones' Locker segment of Inside Mystic Seaport takes a look at some of the weird and unusual objects and customs of a seafaring life. In this episode, correspondent Rick Spencer examines a strange and unusual ship model. What make this model so strange and unusual?  You'll have to see for yourself. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about Mystic Seaport.

Happy New Year fellow Mystic Seaport Podcast subscribers! We start the new year with a video from the Davey Jones' Locker segment of Inside Mystic Seaport. Davey Jones' Locker takes a look at some of the weird and unusual objects and customs of a seafaring life. In this episode, correspondent Rick Spencer meets with Curator Chris White as he shows us a few interesting and unusual artifacts in the collection at Mystic Seaport. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about the Museum.

On Sunday December 17th, 2006, join thousands of your closest friends in song as we celebrate the holiday season. The Community Carol Sing at Mystic Seaport is the perfect way to spread your holiday cheer. It's not just any carol sing. You'll be backed by a brass quartet, the Mystic Seaport carollers and the beautiful backdrop of the Mystic River. Admission to the Museum is free that day but we ask that you bring a canned good to donate to a local charity. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Carol Sing commencing at 3 p.m. in Anchor Circle. We hope to see you there!

The Kids Eye View segment of Inside Mystic Seaport examines the Museum from a younger perspective. In this episode, reporters Liz Watrous and Jenn Johnson visit the Costume Shop where many of the Museums costumes are created and maintained. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about Mystic Seaport.

The Business Watch segment of Inside Mystic Seaport explores some of the many products offered by the Museum. In this episode, correspondent Louisa Watrous reports on the Daniel S. Gregory Ships Plans Library. Whether you are building your own boat or just looking for some art to hang on your walls, the Ships Plans Library is the perfect place to look. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about Mystic Seaport.

The Staff Spotlight segment of Inside Mystic Seaport highlights a member of the Museum's staff and shows why they are one of our great unaccessioned treasures. In this episode, you are introduced to squad foreman and college educator, Mary K. Bercaw Edwards, who can be seen climbing the rigging of the CHARLES W. MORGAN as well as in the classroom teaching the students of the Williams/Mystic Maritime Studies program.. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about the Mystic Seaport. 

The Readin', 'Ritin' & 'Rithmatic segment of Inside Mystic Seaport delves into the many educational opportunities that are available at the Museum.  In this episode, correspondent Suzanne Reardon tells you all about the boatbuilding classes At Mystic Seaport. The John Gardner Boat Shop is named in honor of the boatbuilder, educator and author who founded Mystic Seaport's boatbuilding courses more than 30 years ago. Today, the Boat Shop continues to research, document, replicate and teach the craft of traditional boatbuilding. Learn traditional boatbuilding skills, work on our boats or build something of your own to bring home. We're offering new courses and expanding old favorites, so come to Mystic Seaport today for a John Gardner Boat Shop Course! This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about Mystic Seaport.

In September of 2003, Mystic Seaport held their first Arctic Boat weekend and this year it is back by popular demand. Come visit Mystic Seaport this September 9th and 10th to learn all about this versital type of native watercraft. This two-day event features boat-building (see how a Greenland kayak is built or help build and paddle an Umiak), paddling (learn some of the more than 30 ways to roll your kayak over and back up again, or how to paddle with one of those skinny, traditional paddles) and the history of the sport. Swap stories and boats with others interested in native watercraft or try your hand at shaping a wooden paddle with simple hand tools. Join experts in the skill-sharing sessions both on and off the water to improve your paddle stroke. Watch Qajaq USA members as they demonstrate how capable these boats can be. This clip originally aired in Connecticut during late 2003 as part of a public access program about the Museum called Inside Mystic Seaport.

See the Charles W. Morgan like you've never seen her before. The Charles W. Morgan: Voyages of the Past, Present and Future Buzz Card is an interactive CD-ROM that takes you on deck and below to view the ship with a fantastic 3-D panoramic virtual tour. Facts about the Morgan and whaling as well as fun games and demonstratons round out your experience on board one of the nation's most famous whaling ships.  The American Library Association has named the Buzz Card to its 2006 list of Notable Computer Software for children. The association recognizes high-quality computer programs for children 14 years of age and younger.  You can find the Buzz Card at the Seaport Store or online at http://www.mysticseaport.org/shop/front.cfm.

The Readin', 'Ritin' & 'Rithmatic segment of Inside Mystic Seaport delves into the many educational opportunities that are available at the Museum.  In this episode, correspondent Suzanne Reardon tells you all about the Museum's History To Go outreach program, a program that takes the Museum to people of all ages. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about Mystic Seaport.

The Staff Spotlight segment of Inside Mystic Seaport highlights a member of the Museum's staff and shows why they are one of our great unaccessioned treasures. In this episode, you are introduced to chanteyman Don Sinetti, whose big voice can be heard anywhere on the museum grounds whenever he sings. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about the Mystic Seaport. 

The Davey Jones' Locker segment of Inside Mystic Seaport takes a look at some of the weird and unusual objects and customs of a seafaring life. In this episode, correspondent Rick Spencer takes a "look" at one of the most unusual artifacts in the Museum's collection, a whale's eyeball. What is more interesting is the story of how it got here and the man who brought it. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about Mystic Seaport.

The Staff Spotlight segment of Inside Mystic Seaport highlights a member of the Museum's staff and shows why they are one of our great unaccessioned treasures. This episode introduces you to Planetarium Director, Don Treworgy, who has been teaching young and old to look to the stars for over forty years at Mystic Seaport. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about the Museum.

The Davey Jones' Locker segment of Inside Mystic Seaport takes a look at some of the weird and unusual objects and customs of a seafaring life. In this episode, correspondent Rick Spencer investigates the Crossing the Line Ceremony where unsuspecting "pollywogs" meet the great King Neptune, ruler of the High Seas. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about Mystic Seaport.

Genealogy is a quickly growing hobby and Mystic Seaport has many resources to help you find out about your past. Correspondent Cherie Sweeney tells you what is available. This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about the Museum called Inside Mystic Seaport.

Charles W. Morgan, the last American wooden whaleship in existence, is the crown jewel of the collection at Mystic Seaport. Learn all about her and see what steps are being taken to restore and preserve her to insure that she continues to tell the stories of the men that helped build our great nation.

Mystic Seaport has a lot to offer. Mark Starr tells you all about it.

Boys and girls, ages 10-15, come to Mystic Seaport to learn to sail, sleep on a square-rigger and have fun during this one week intensive sailing camp.

Ever want to learn how to sail? Already know how to sail and just want to pick up a few pointers? Just love being on the water? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Community Sailing Program at Mystic Seaport is perfect for you.

What is Mystic Seaport all about? Find out from a bird's eye view.

The Art of the Boat exhibit at Mystic Seaport show off a few of the many stunning photographs in the Museum's Rosenfeld Collection.

Getting out on the water at Mystic Seaport is an incredible experience. Peter Glankoff tells you why.