Spring 2018 Caulking Memo

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1 Spring 2018 Caulking Memo March 24 through June 22 Covering seasonal operational information for staff and volunteers. Contact Gabriel Gresko at or ext Why is it called the Caulking Memo? The Caulking Memo is designed to fill in the informational cracks that occur with the Museum s seasonal operation changes throughout the year. The Caulking Memo is distributed to staff and volunteers through the Staff Bulletin distribution list and a copy is posted in each department (if there is not a copy in your department please ask your department director). There are typically seven Caulking Memos a year: Summer (June September), Early Fall (September October), Late Fall (November), Early Winter (December), J, Mid Winter (Jan-Mid Feb) Late Winter (February March), and Spring (March June). A Caulking Memo is produced when a seasonal Map and Guide is produced for the visitor experience. HOURS OF OPERATION (SPRING) Sanger Building, Thompson Exhibition Building and Grounds: Open 9a.m.-6p.m. Exhibits and Vessels: Open 9a.m.-5p.m. 1 Weekend Map & Guide 1 Weekday Map & Guide Map & Guide: Sea Music Festival 6/7-6/10 Map & Guide: Wooden Boat Show 6/21 & 6/24 Admission Cost Adult $28.95 Senior (65 and over) $26.95 Youth (ages 4 14) $ and under Free Last Hour Admission (4p.m. 5p.m.) (no second day visit) Group Discount (15 or more in group with one form of payment) Half Price $23.95 (adults) $13.95 (youth) General Admission (Not-Last Hour) Tickets can be validated for a next day visit. Membership Cost Individual $69 Dual $109 Family-Grandparent $149 Mariner $179 Skippers (Sustaining) Seafarers (Associate) Voyagers (Benefactor) Commodores (Champion) $275 $350 $675 $925 Red Membership level add a guest $25 Blue Membership level add a guest $40 General admission fees can be applied to any membership purchase. Note: Blue Membership level benefits include free unlimited access to premium activities including planetarium shows, boathouse rentals, toy boats, art spot activities and waterfront cruises (Liberty Launch). 1

2 Restrooms and Water fountains Open Main, Sanger Building, Thompson Building and Greenman Opening April 14 South Yachtsmen, Lighthouse and North heads Opening April 14 Outdoor Water fountains Maritime Gallery Open daily 10-5 April 7 Behind the Canvas with Bill Hobbs 3-4:30pm April 27- May 31 Treasure Chest Sale June Maritime Gallery Plein Air Artists on Grounds Opening June 16 Plein Air Painters of the Maritime Gallery show 5:30-7pm Library & Collections Access Research Room Wednesday Thursday Friday 2p.m. - 5p.m. 10a.m. - 5p.m. 10a.m. - 3p.m. Sea Everything Mystic Pass Card! Joint admission ticket for Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium Adult: $56.00 Senior: $50.00 Child Age 4:-17 $42.00 Child, Age 3: $22.00(aquarium only) Child, Age 2 & Under: Free 1 general admission to Mystic Seaport & 1 general admission to Mystic Aquarium Discounts throughout Mystic through March 31, Waterfront Activities: BOATHOUSE Weekends only 10am-5pm starting Saturday, May 12 Boat Visitor Member 60 Minute ROW Boat Rental $15 (per boat) $13 (per boat) 60 Minute SAIL Boat Rental $15 (per boat) $13 (per boat) *New 30 Minute Rental of Peddle Boat $15 (per boat) $13 (per boat) Breck Marshall (30 Minute) $6 (per person) $6 (per person) 2

3 Liberty Cruises May 11 Mid October Times: 10:30a.m., 11a.m., 11:30a.m., 12p.m., 1p.m., 1:30p.m, 2p.m., 3p.m., 3:30p.m., 4p.m. Waterfront Cruises Adult Youth 3 and under 25 Minutes $4.00 $4.00 Free The Sabino Ticket Booth will be staffed 7 days a week starting May 11th. Fishers Island Sound Tour aboard Motor Yacht ENCORE May 2, - May 30, Wednesday, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:15p.m.- 4p.m. Lighthouse/Seal Cruise Adult Youth 5 and under 3 Hour Tour $70.00 $65.00 Prohibited Reserved through Central Reservations ext Lecture in either Masin or OSRR, 1:15p.m.-4p.m. Minimum 2 guests, Maximum 6 Guests Cruises leave from North Ends Floats General Admission is not required to take cruise Sabino May 25 - October 8 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (NO TUESDAYS) Sabino Adult Youth (4-14) 3 and under 2:30p.m.-3:00p.m. Upriver $8 $8 Free 3:30p.m.-5:00p.m. Downriver $18 $18 Free 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m. Downriver $25 $25 Free 90 Minute Charter price $ Minute Charter price $1000 Sunday Sabino Adult Youth (4-14) 3 and under Charter Only 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m. $1000 2:30p.m.-3:00p.m. Upriver $8 $8 Free 3:30p.m.-5:00p.m. Downriver $18 $18 Free 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m. Downriver $25 $25 Free 90 Minute Charter price $ Minute Charter price $1000 Public Cruises Reserved at Gate, Sabino Booth or Central Res ext 5331 (Groups) Charters reserved at Central Res ext 5331 Children ages 3 and younger are free, but need a ticket to board. Museum admission is not required for the downriver cruises. No Tuesday Cruises 74 passenger capacity 3

4 Oct SABINO Extended Season 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 half hour cruise - $8/person 4:30 90 minute downriver cruise $18/person or $750 charter Stonington High School Rowing: Practice: March 26 End of May 20 (Monday Friday) Practice runs 2:30-4:30 Jr. Varsity team study hall in the Galley 2:30-3:30 w/ parental supervision. April Spring recess practice 6-8am & 4:30-6pm All Team Members Stonington HS Regattas: April 29 May 6 vs. Guilford vs. Xavier & East Lyme Event Network Main Store 9am - 5pm daily Beginning April 14: 9am 6pm daily Café & Bake Shop 8am - 4pm daily Beginning April 14: 8am 5pm daily Variety Store 11am 4pm daily opening April 15 Thompson Building Store 10:30am 4pm daily Beginning April 14: 1030am 5pm daily Museum Members Receive a 10% Discount Museum Staff/Volunteer receive a 25% Discount Coastal Gourmet The Galley Open Daily 11a.m. 4p.m. Latitude 41 April 14 June 13 Open Thurs 11:30a.m. - 3p.m. Fri & Sat 11:30a.m. - 10p.m. (Happy Hour Friday 4p.m. 6p.m.) Sunday Brunch 11a.m. 2p.m. (closed Monday - Wednesday) Starting June 14 Tuesday - Thursday 11:30a.m. - 9:00p.m. (Happy Hour 4p.m. - 6p.m.) Friday & Saturday 11:30a.m. - 10:00p.m. (Happy Hour Friday 4p.m. - 6p.m.) Sunday 11:30a.m. 9:00p.m. (closed Mondays) 4

5 Coastal Gourmet Continued Spouter s Tavern Closed March-May 31 st Reopens June 1st 11:00a.m. 4p.m. Daily Museum Members receive a 10% Discount Museum Staff/Volunteer receives a 15% Discount (Non-alcoholic items only) *New Frequent Diner Cards spend a minimum of $8.95 (before discount) at Spouters or the Galley Restaurant and receive a punch on your card. On your sixth punch receive a free lunch up to a value of $ Alcoholic beverages not applicable Interpretation Open & Staffed 9-5 Every Day Charles W. Morgan L.A. Dunton Joseph Conrad Buckingham Hall House Children s Museum Packard Cabin (This exhibit will close so the staff can take their lunch. The times will be posted for visitors) Stillman Shipsmith Ship Carver Cooperage Nautical Instruments(This exhibit will close so the staff can take their lunch. The times will be posted for visitors) Print Shop Stone s Store (Closes for staff lunch. Times will be posted on door) Drugstore (Staffed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Other days it is open but unstaffed) Mallory (Homeport & The Art of Nikki McClure: Life in Balance)/Wendell (Figureheads) Thompson. Collins Gallery- Murmur: Artic Realities The Shipyard Gallery is staffed when staff is available. It is open to visitors 9-5 every day even if unstaffed. The Chandlery is open and staffed Sundays from 10-5 and Fridays from 9-5. Scheduled Interpretation Programs Demonstrations and Chantey Programs There is a weekend activity schedule and a weekday activity schedule. All demonstrations and programs, their times and locations are listed on the spring Today Sheet. All music shows are scheduled to be performed in the Chapel. In the case of cold weather the shows will be moved to the Figureheads Exhibit. Roleplay Programs (Weekends only) -10:15 Life and the Sea in 1876: Roleplaying Presentation. Seamen s Friend Society. -3:00 Life and the Sea in 1876: Roleplaying Presentation. Seamen s Friend Society. There are 2 scheduled roleplayers on grounds from 10:15-3:30 each weekend day. 5

6 Family Activities -9:30-11:30 & 1:00-4:00 Navigation Quest. Nautical Instruments Shop. -1:30 Ready, Set, Print. Print Shop. Toy Boats will be open weekends only from 10:00-4:30. ***Please note that on Memorial Day, Monday May 28 th, Interpretation will be following a weekend schedule.*** Exhibits Stillman Building Level 1: Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers Stillman Building Level 2: Benjamin F. Packard s Cabin Exhibit R.J. Schaefer Building: *NEW* Science, Myth and Mystery: The Vinland Saga opens May 19 C.D Mallory Building/P.R. Mallory Wing: Nikki McClure: Life in Balance through early June, TEB, Collins Gallery: Murmur: Artic Realities closes April 22 TEB, Collins Gallery: *NEW* The Vikings Begin: Treasures from Uppsala University, Sweden opens May 19 Education TREWORGY PLANETARIUM - Spring Stars and the Mariner - 11:00 A.M. (weekends), 2:00 P.M. (daily), 3:00 P.M. (daily) Planetarium Show Non-Member Member 3 and Under 35 Minute Seasonal Show $4.00 $3.00 Free School Groups Expect large numbers of school groups on the grounds Monday Friday between April 1 and June 17. These groups may use Galley side room or the Scale Model overhang as their lunch facility. Special Events YOUNG ARTISTS EXHIBITION AND SALE March 1 - April 6 MEMBERS TRIP: BEHIND THE SCENES AT YALE UNIVERSITY March 28 Members are invited to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Yale University s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. 6

7 ARCTIC TRIVIA WITH TRIVIACADEMY March 30 Mystic Seaport and Latitude 41 welcome the area s favorite purveyor of fun facts, TriviAcademy, for a rousing evening of pub trivia in Latitude s Tap Room. SOLD OUT: A TRADITIONAL MUSIC CLASS March 31 This four-lesson series will sharpen your musical skills while exploring the rich connections between music and the sea. TRADITIONAL CELESTIAL NAVIGATION April 3 - April 5 A fast-paced introduction to standard celestial navigation as it was practiced in the second half of the 20th century. CELESTIAL NAVIGATION IN THE AGE OF SAIL April 7 - April 8 A fast-paced introductory workshop in the history and the techniques of celestial navigation as it was practiced aboard American vessels in the Age of Sail. BEHIND THE CANVAS: WILLIAM D. HOBBS April 7 William has sought to explore those aspects of moving water that have always held his fascination. ORIGINAL SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT April 7 Learn the art of open-hearth cooking in the 1768 Buckingham-Hall House. MODERN CELESTIAL NAVIGATION April 10 - April 12 A fast-paced introduction to celestial navigation from a 21st century perspective. MEMBERS ONLY: WATERCRAFT HALL TOUR April 13 Members are invited to join us for a tour of the Museum s Watercraft Hall, which is the home of the remaining 470+ vessels not accessible to the public. INTRODUCTION TO COASTAL NAVIGATION April 14 This three-day workshop will provide a hands-on approach to determining your position using charts and features in the water and ashore. LIGHTHOUSES, COTTAGES, SEALS & TALES OF FISHERS ISLAND SOUND ON BOARD ENCORE April 14 - May 30 Captain Jack Spratt will present a survey of Fishers Island Sound from European settlement to the Hurricane of 1938, followed by a cruise aboard ENCORE. 7

8 BOOK SIGNING: PAUL KRANTZ April 14 Maritime Bookstore, Main Entrance Author Paul S. Krantz stops by to sign copies of his book, Riding the Wild Ocean in the Maritime Bookstore. PIRATE DAYS April 17 - April 18 Avast, ye hearties, Mystic Seaport s Pirate Days bring a treasure trove of fun for the whole family. FIRST IMPRESSIONS PRINTING WORKSHOP April 17 Adults sign up with your youngster and learn a brief history of printing and get hands-on instruction. FIRST IMPRESSIONS PRINTING WORKSHOP April 18 Adults sign up with your youngster and learn a brief history of printing and get hands-on instruction. ELIZABETH COTTRELL: EXPEDITION TO ARCTIC VOLCANOES April 19 Elizabeth will share her own experiences in the Arctic researching the awesome power and ancient wonders held within the earth. FIRST IMPRESSIONS PRINTING WORKSHOP April 19 Adults sign up with your youngster and learn a brief history of printing and get hands-on instruction. LUNARS: FINDING LONGITUDE BY LUNAR DISTANCES April 21 - April 22 An intermediate level class in the famous method of finding longitude by observing the Moon s angular separation from the Sun and bright stars. TRADITIONAL CELESTIAL NAVIGATION USING HO249 May 5 - May 6 A fast-paced introduction to standard celestial navigation as it was practiced in the second half of the 20th century. ORIGINAL SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT May 5 Learn the art of open-hearth cooking in the 1768 Buckingham-Hall House. CELESTIAL NAVIGATION IN THE AGE OF SAIL May 8 - May 10 A fast-paced introductory workshop in the history and the techniques of celestial navigation as it was practiced aboard American vessels in the Age of Sail. 8

9 JAMES L. NELSON: FROM TALL SHIPS TO VIKING LONGSHIPS May 17 James will discuss the fascinating history of the Viking raiding, settling, and assimilating into Irish culture as well as share his own journey. THE VINLAND MAP May 19 - September 30 When it was first unveiled by Yale University in 1965, the Vinland Map immediately became one of the most valuable and controversial documents in the world. THE VIKINGS BEGIN: TREASURES FROM UPPSALA UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN May 19 - September 30 The exhibit includes priceless treasures, including helmets, shields, weapons, glass, and other artifacts dating back to the seventh century. BOATING WITH DIRECTIONS BY MAGNETIC COMPASS May 19 This workshop will teach the student to understand the Earth s magnetic field and its influence on the compass MEMBERS ANNUAL MEETING AND RECOGNITION DAY May 19 Please join us for reports on the state of the Museum and Board of Trustees Election, our Milestone Member Recognition (starting with those members celebrating their 20th year), and a Memorial Tribute for those whom we have lost this year. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served. The meeting will be followed by special insider tours for milestone members only. Tour and signup information will be sent to milestone members directly. BOOK SIGNING: PAUL KRANTZ May 19 Maritime Bookstore, Main Entrance Author Paul S. Krantz stops by to sign copies of his book, Riding the Wild Ocean in the Maritime Bookstore. MODERN CELESTIAL NAVIGATION May 26 - May 27 A fast-paced introduction to celestial navigation from a 21st century perspective. BOOK SIGNING: ANDERS WINROTH May 26 Maritime Bookstore, Main Entrance + Google Map Join us in the Maritime Bookstore for a signing of The Age of the Vikings by Anders Winroth. DECORATION DAY May is the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day. Join us as we mark the day as they did in FUNDAMENTALS OF TRADITIONAL NORSE BOATBUILDING May 31 - June 3 9

10 INTRODUCTION TO WOOD CARVING: CARVE AND LEAF A STAR June 2 - June 3 Learn the fundamentals of wood carving and applying gold leaf by carving and gilding your very own star. SPRING SEAMANSHIP SEMINAR June 2 Start offer your 2018 boating season with a visit to Mystic Seaport and leave with skills to enhance the rest of your season. SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL June 7 - June 10 Come hear an amazing array of performers from across the world perform traditional and contemporary maritime music. BOATING WITH TIDES AND TIDAL CURRENTS June 9 This workshop will teach the student to understand the Earth s magnetic field and its influence on the compass BOOK SIGNING: WILLIAM M. FOWLER JR. June 9 Join us for a book signing of Steam Titans: Cunard, Collins, and the Epic Battle for Commerce on the North Atlantic by William M. Fowler Jr. BOOK SIGNING: PAUL KRANTZ June 10 Author Paul S. Krantz stops by to sign copies of his book, Riding the Wild Ocean in the Maritime Bookstore. PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE MARITIME GALLERY June 12 - June 16 Artists can be found on the grounds of the Mystic Seaport capturing the shifting light along the Mystic River. NATURALIZATION CEREMONY June 14 Mystic Seaport will be hosting a Naturalization Ceremony along with officials from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department. PLEIN AIR PAINTERS EXHIBITION June 16 - September 23 The Maritime Gallery's latest show will present original art of the Museum grounds and environs. 10

11 VIKING DAYS June 16 - June 17 The Vikings are coming to Mystic Seaport! Did you know that Vikings never wore helmets with horns? Or that the term Viking is actually a verb used by the Scandinavian people for when the men took time out of their summers to go Viking? Another etymology derives viking from the noun vik, meaning creek, inlet, or small bay. Two related exhibitions will coincide at Mystic Seaport this spring. The Vikings Begin: Treasures from Uppsala University, Sweden, one of the world s THE WOODENBOAT SHOW June 22 - June 24 The festival, which is hosted in partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, celebrates the design and craftsmanship of wooden craft. SMALL CRAFT WORKSHOP June 22 - June 24 Museum Summer Schedule Begins Saturday, June 23 (1 Map & Guide, 1 activity sheet 7 days a week) Please be sure to check the Museum Website at for updates and a complete list of classes, camps, programs and other events! 11