Author Archives: Sophia Matsas

pumpkin carving, mystic seaport museum, halloween happenings

Mystic Seaport Museum Pumpkin Stencils

Halloween Happenings | Pumpkin Carving Weekend | October 24 – 25, 2020 We have LOTS of pumpkins to carve for our Jack-o-Lantern Walk and you can help! Pumpkin-carving will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. October 24 and 25. (Bring…

Whaling in the Movies

Presented by Senior Curator Fred Calabretta Throughout the history of the motion picture industry Hollywood has often been drawn to whales and whaling as movie themes offering action, excitement, adventure, and occasionally even romance. This presentation explores this story, which…

Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea

Sneak Peak of Sailor Made with Mirelle Luecke Get a sneak peek into the upcoming exhibit “Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea.” Drawing from the collection of Mystic Seaport Museum and highlighting many artifacts long hidden from public view,…

Simple Flower Wreath, DIY, Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Simple Flower Wreath: DIY Project

Step by Step: Simply Flower Wreath The significance of Memorial Day goes back to the years immediately following the American Civil War as the country grieved over the loss of nearly 625,000 lives and struggled to heal wounds that tore…