Events

 
"Tugs!" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): May 8-May 8, 2011 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mystic 
Venue: Mystic Seaport 
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. 
 
"It's a Hit! A Hometown View of Our National Pastime" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): June 20-Jan. 2, 2011 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Fairfield 
Venue: Fairfield Museum & History Center 
Description: Opening on Father's Day with a special celebration. Exhibit features photographs, memorabilia, equipment, uniforms and more from the collection of fans and players around Connecticut, as well as the Fairfield Museum and History Center, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Library of Congress and the Bridgeport Bluefish. 
 
"Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): August 9-Jan. 1, 2011 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Mark Twain House & Museum 
Description: Commonly recognized as one of the greatest American novels, this epic journey of Huck and his friend Jim along the Mississippi River is one of the most enduring images of escape. Explore this often controversial work and its impact on our culture through rare artifacts and children's programming. 
 
Moby-Dick Marathon 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): July 31-Aug. 1 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mystic 
Venue: Mystic Seaport 
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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