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The 90-minute cruises leave Mystic Seaport at 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14 and 21. Visitors will tour the historic Mystic River as the sun sets while listening to speakers discuss the history of the steamer, the river and local peoples. A cash bar will be available, as well as light fare for purchase. Scheduled presentations and speakers include: · July 17 and August 7 – “History of Sabino with George King” – presented by former Sabino engineer and author of A Steamboat Named Sabino. · July 24 and August 14 - “History of the Mystic River with Bill Peterson” – presented by Mystic Seaport’s Senior Curator. · July 31 and August 21 – “Mohegans and the Sea” – presented by Faith Damon Davison, archivist for the Mohegan Tribe. Tickets are $19.08 per cruise or $50 for a series. Call 860.572.5351 for reservations. For more information on Sabino, visit www.mysticseaport.org/sabino100. Also, before or after each historical cruise, attendees are invited to Seamen’s Inne at Mystic Seaport to enjoy a price-fixed dinner offered at the centennial price of $19.08. Call 860.572.5303 for more information and reservations. Additionally, Mystic Seaport has partnered with entertainment destination Mohegan Sun to present Steam and Dream, an overnight package offering vacationing visitors the opportunity to experience both popular southeastern Connecticut attractions at a reduced rate. The package includes a one-night stay at Mohegan Sun in either a superior or deluxe room, admission for two to Mystic Seaport, reservations for two aboard one of Sabino’s narrated cruises and a $10 free bet coupon at Mohegan Sun. The Steam and Dream package starts at $331 for two people. Tax is not included. The offer is subject to availability. To reserve a package, call 888.777.7922 and provide code PMST2. For more information, visit www.mohegansun.com/staying and click on “special packages.” Built in East Boothbay, Maine, Sabino entered service for the Damariscotta Steamboat Company in 1908. The 57-foot coal-fired steamer spent her days delivering passengers to the numerous hotels along the 12 miles of the scenic Damariscotta River. After a long career on the rivers of Maine and Massachusetts, Sabino was retired, and in 1975 began a new era of passenger service at Mystic Seaport. The significant restoration and meticulous care the steamer received at the Museum was recognized in 1992 when Congress designated Sabino a National Historic Landmark. As the last wooden, coal-fired steamboat still in operation, Sabino continues to offer Mystic Seaport visitors cruises mid-May through Columbus Day. Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929, the Museum is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. The Museum is located one mile south of exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic, CT and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $18.50 for adults and $13 for children ages 6-17. Children 5 and under are admitted for free. For more information, call 888.973.2767 or visit www.mysticseaport.org. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Chowder, foliage and music at Mystic Seaport’s annual Chowderfest - Sep 22, 2008 - 6:41 AM Mystic Seaport announces Charles W. Morgan restoration plans - Sep 18, 2008 - 7:22 AM Thomas B. Crowley Jr. to receive Mystic Seaport’s America and the Sea Award - Sep 16, 2008 - 6:46 AM Mystic hosts 6th annual Weekend of Rowing - Sep 8, 2008 - 12:33 AM Oyster Festival closed for Saturday - Sep 6, 2008 - 6:31 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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