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Visitors will tour the historic Mystic River as the sun sets while listening to Maggie Jones, the Center’s executive director, discuss “Birds, Butterflies and Beaches: A Naturalist’s View from the Water,” a presentation which details the natural history of the river and its surrounding environs. The 90-minute cruise is part of the Museum’s continuing celebration of Sabino’s centennial anniversary. Tickets, which are $19.08, can be purchased by calling 860.572.5351. A cash bar will be available. 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. Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. 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 Sabino’s 100th birthday celebrated with a weekend of activities at Mystic Seaport - Jul 31, 2008 - 7:13 AM Mystic Seaport hosts 33rd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Jul 4, 2008 - 9:47 AM Mystic Seaport celebrates Sabino’s 100th birthday with historical cruises - Jul 1, 2008 - 6:35 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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