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"Tugs!" |
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Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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May 8-May 8, 2011 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Mystic |
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Venue: |
Mystic Seaport |
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Description: |
A colorful, inviting exhibit designed for visitors of all ages, "Tugs!" details the fascinating story of American tugboats and features hands-on activities as well as material drawn from Mystic Seaport's rich collections. |
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Moby-Dick Marathon |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
July 31-Aug. 1 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Mystic |
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Venue: |
Mystic Seaport |
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Description: |
The reading of all 135 chapters of "Moby-Dick" begins at noon on July 31 and continues overnight, concluding at noon on Aug. 1, Melville's birthday. Visitors are invited to participate in the marathon, which includes the night aboard the "Charles W. Morgan," the last wooden whaleship in the world. |
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"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" |
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Category: |
Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
"Making Hay: Scarecrow Crafts." Visit the Museum on a Sunday and join in the hands-on fun. |
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"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight |
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Date(s): |
October 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
"A Theatrical Exploration of Scarecrows at the Museum" (not-so-very-scary nighttime tours). Tour the museum at night in small groups to solve the mystery of the spellbound scarecrow. Aided by lanterns and flashlights participants will be led through the grounds on a harvestine quest. A night of dark thrills and fun scarecrow antics for all. Flashlights and registration recommended. |
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"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
October 16 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
"Heirloom Apple Day." Meet apple farmer Peter Haywood of Haywood Farms in New Hartford, CT, to learn about all things apples. See the variety of apples grown in the state and taste fresh cider. |
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"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" |
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Category: |
Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
October 18 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow Teddy Bear Tea Party." Share the enhancement of the Scarecrow event with your little ones at this "Wizard of Oz" themed tea party. Enjoy edible haystacks, a scarecrow story, and a short walk to see some of the scarecrows. "Wizard of Oz" costumes or scarecrow attire encouraged. Register on-line. |
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"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
October 30 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
"Halloween Party and Costume Parade." The party lasts all day with yummy treats and fun hands-one crafts. Be part of the Halloween Costume parade and march through the Scarecrows at the Museum. Costume prizes awarded. |
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