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Charles W. Morgan, Whaler - Mystic Seaport

MYSTIC SEAPORT is admittedly a tourist attraction... but one that is done very well. It's educational while entertaining. The various buildings house a barrel shop, a blacksmith, a ship's chandellry, and many more early trades.
Pictured here is the Charles W. Morgan, a Whaling Ship which was restored and re-floated by the preservationists at Mystic Seaport. Visitors can walk all over it and question the volunteer guides.
Mystic Seaport can be reached off Rte. 95 in Connecticut...about a half hour from the Rhode Island state line.

Open Fire Cooking class

If you ever have a chance to do an evening where you learn to cook on an open fire... and enjoy the dinner in an early American home... whether it is in Mystic or elsewhere... seize the opportunity. It's as if you stepped into another world. It's entertaining, educational and delicious!
We signed up for a cooking class held in an 18th century home... and "taught" or hosted by two very experienced guides in costume. The limit is about 12 people per class...because of space and seating at the table. What a great night that was! My husband still talks about it. We tried cooking on our own old fireplace and brick oven... but afraid we are still in the amateur class.

Last visit to Mystic Seaport: Apr 2002
Intro Updated Jan 30, 2008
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COOKING OVER AN OPEN FIRE ~ Buckingham... Local Customs (1)

We went to Mystic for an open hearth cooking class. Two women run the class and help everyone to be involved in the... more travel advice

Entering Mystic Seaport Favorites (2)

There are several attractions and areas to visit around Mystic. My tips about the Mystic Seaport involve the tourist... more travel advice

Climb aboard a whaler Favorites (2)

The guides at Mystic Seaport are really knowledgeable and helpful. They talk about how the men processed the whales at... more travel advice

Azzie - ready to be shipped out - Mystic Seaport

Making barrells in Old Mystic Seaport Things to Do (5)

You wouldn't think that a barrell could be so interesting until you speak with the retired history teacher who is a... more travel advice

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nicolaitan Jan 19, 2013 at 6:47 PM

brought the daughters to mystic decades ago, maybe time to bring the grandchildren.
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  Pawtuxet Jan 20, 2013 at 5:03 AM
  
  We've enjoyed Mystic over and over. When the kids were young-a friend's son-or just an antique show in more recent years. Good place to hop off the highway for lunch too.
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icunme Oct 1, 2009 at 6:49 AM

I loved it here - next time will take the tour you suggest. I don't know about that open hearth cooking - I have problems with a stove. Reading all detail so I can tell my Italian friend I only cook on open hearth! LOL
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lynnehamman Sep 10, 2009 at 7:38 AM

Fascinating insight of a bygone era. At least cooking then would have been fun. (But then after - I would have missed my dishwasher!).
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hunterV Aug 1, 2009 at 5:55 AM

Janet, the open hearth cooking class sound sgreat! It's another attracting place to visit...
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nicolaitan Nov 11, 2008 at 9:26 AM

must be 25 years since we brought our daughters here. they would not go back, but i would. interesting material.
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evaanna Oct 25, 2008 at 6:04 AM

What a fascinating place, great for adults and children alike. The Charles W. Morgan has her namesake, the Cpt. Morgan in Hel, Poland. I wonder if they were both named after the same person.
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Bwana_Brown Sep 4, 2008 at 11:49 AM

Janet, this page brought back great childhood memories of a trip I made to Mystic Seaport in the early 1960s. I never forgot my visits aboard the Charles W. Morgan as well as a US Navy submarine!