May 1st through late October, choose a half-day or sunset cruise aboard ARGIA! Discover islands, lighthouses, and traditional windjammer sailing, right from down-town Mystic, Connecticut. (Curated content from www.argiamystic.com)
Mystic Museum of Art, a part of the Connecticut art scene for 100 years, is a place where culture, tradition, and the charm of small town New England converge. Founded in 1913 by a group of prominent artists rooted in the philosophy of the 19th century French landscape painters, Mystic Museum of Art today serves as an arts and culture center for southeastern Connecticut. (Curated content from www.mysticmuseumofart.org)
Since 1960, the Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum has been a center for science education, inspiring visitors to draw connections between our maritime history and the world and skies around us. (Curated content from www.mysticseaport.org)
Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929 to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring past, the Museum has grown to become a national center for research and education with the mission to “inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.” (Curated content from www.mysticseaport.org)
Ann Borodell Denison Gates, affectionately known as Aunt Annie, and a number of other Denison descendants incorporated the George and Ann Borodell Denison Society in January of 1930. Upon her death in 1941 Annie Gates bequeathed the 1717 house, known as Pequotsepos Manor, and approximately 120 of the original 200 acre land grant to the Society. According to the Society's Articles of Association, "The purpose is to maintain a museum and memorial in the town of Stonington, CT as a testimonial to the Denison Family." (Curated content from www.denisonhomestead.org)
The Village finally opened on September 11, 1973. Over 400 people attended its opening ceremony in front of the Meeting House, which was dedicated to Martin and Julie Olson. Nearly 50 years later, the Olde Mistick Village has since grown significantly. Local residents and visitors from all over the world come to enjoy everything the Village has to offer. From its humble family beginnings, the beloved community of shops and restaurants has continued to operate out of love, from the Olson family to yours. (Curated content from oldemistickvillage.com)
Mystic Aquarium is Connecticut's most unique aquarium experience. Learn more about events, programs, experiences, and more or plan your trip to Mystic Aquarium today. (Curated content from www.mysticaquarium.org)
Whether you’re interested in birding, plant identification, hiking, or nature photography, you’ll enjoy the varied woodland, wetland and meadow habitats at DPNC. With 10 miles of hiking trails to explore, you can search for bluebirds in the meadow, painted turtles or bullfrogs in the pond, admire our summer wildflower garden or simply enjoy a peaceful walk in the woods. (Curated content from dpnc.org)
Step into the lives of two sea captains, their families, and ancestors when you pass through the grand front entrance of the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House. There, you will want to rush to the top floor and observe Stonington Harbor from our magnificent cupola. (Curated content from www.stoningtonhistory.org)
Bluff Point Coastal Reserve offers the visitor a delightful mixture of wooded hiking and biking trails coupled with spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound. (Curated content from portal.ct.gov)