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June 2019
Exhibit Tour and Myths & Legends
Take a guided tour of the Connecticut River Museum's newest exhibit with curator Amy Trout who will take you on a journey through a mysterious myriad of myths and legends from the CT River Valley. After the tour, sit back and enjoy a theatrical interpretation of one of the River's darker legends - the Dummerston Vampires! This short skit uses a magic lantern show and a cast of wandering entertainers to tell the tale of Captain Spaulding's cursed family. 5:30…
Find out more »2019 WoodenBoat Show
The WoodenBoat Show will be returning to Mystic Seaport, the Museum of America and the Sea, June 28-30, 2019 with in-water and on-land boat exhibits, reader-built boats, expert skills demonstrations, marine vendors, families building their very own boats, and so much more. For a complete list of Activities, Exhibitors and Visitor Information, please visit www.thewoodenboatshow.com.
Find out more »Tall Ships America–2019 Tall Ships Challenge
The tall ships return to the Great Lakes! Join Tall Ships America as the tall ships sail and race throughout the Great Lakes during the summer of 2019. As part of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Race Series, the tall ships will visit ports in the United States and Canada, celebrating the rich maritime history of this extraordinary region and helping to bring awareness to the largest body of fresh water in the world. Visit www.tallshipschallenge.com for dates, ports and participating vessels.…
Find out more »July 2019
Phoenix Burning: Case Study of a Lake Champlain Shipwreck
Lake Champlain was a once a hot bed of experimentation for the development of steamboat technology, and the remains of some of those experiments still lie at the bottom of the lake’s cold dark waters. During this three-day course participants will have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at the earliest steamboat shipwreck in North America, the steamboat Phoenix (1815-1819). Witches, heroines, sabotage, human error? Commemorate the 200th anniversary of an epic event with a look at the details…
Find out more »Deep River Cemetery Tour
Join Connecticut River Museum Curator Amy Trout and Deep River Historical Society Curator Rhonda Forristall to explore the Fountain Hill Cemetery in Deep River. The tour will highlight the legend of the XYZ bank robber and the mysterious woman who visited his grave. Be prepared to learn about other curiosities and notables buried there as well! 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle. Preregistration required. Both Members and Non Members - Please print…
Find out more »August 2019
Myths and Legends Onrust Brunch
Join Connecticut River Museum Curator Amy Trout on a morning sail aboard the Onrust. Discover the Myths and Legends of the Connecticut River Valley! Enjoy the sights of the River! Light continental style breakfast served. Space is limited – Preregistration is required. Light Continental Breakfast Complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary Preregistration required. In Notes section of checkout, please give us your contact information in case of cancellation due to weather. Please print out your receipt to present at our front…
Find out more »September 2019
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival
The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival is a four day annual celebration promoting the State of Connecticut’s maritime heritage and spirit of innovation in conjunction with Connecticut Maritime Heritage Week. The Festival will attract more than 60,000 visitors this year to the historic Port of New London waterfront including individuals and families who experience unique tours aboard a fleet of boats including U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships, merchant marine vessels, and historic schooners. Festival events include a U.S. Coast…
Find out more »International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM)
The next ICMM biennial Congress returns to Northern Europe with a unique format. The Congress begins in Stockholm, Sweden on Sunday 15 September, then moves by Baltic ferry - with Congress sessions onboard - to Mariehamn in the Åland Islands of Finland. Here the Aland Maritime Museum hosts the final days of the Congress. The Congress Programme Committee has been formed, under the leadership of David Wright, Director of the National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy. More Congress…
Find out more »International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM)
The next ICMM biennial Congress returns to Northern Europe with a unique format. The Congress begins in Stockholm, Sweden on Sunday 15 September, then moves by Baltic ferry - with Congress sessions onboard - to Mariehamn in the Åland Islands of Finland. Here the Aland Maritime Museum hosts the final days of the Congress. The Congress Programme Committee has been formed, under the leadership of David Wright, Director of the National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy. More Congress…
Find out more »December 2019
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at the Independence Seaport Museum
Bring the entire family to Independence Seaport Museum to ring in New Year's Eve! Join us to celebrate the arrival of 2019 with noisemakers, party hats, and a ginger ale toast before the 6 p.m. Sugarhouse New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront. Be sure to arrive before 5 p.m. to visit the Museum galleries and Historic Ships, Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna, which open at 10 a.m. Everything is included with regular Museum admission, even the best front-row views of the fireworks from our outdoor terraces.…
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