This summer Mystic Seaport hosts a variety of speakers and activities paired with live performances that celebrate the Museum’s diverse exhibitions.

Saturday, August 25: Science, Myth, and Mystery: The Vinland Map Saga

5:30 p.m.: Nicholas Bell, senior vice president for Curatorial Affairs at Mystic Seaport Museum, will give a talk about the Vinland Map, and Fred Calabretta, senior curator at the Museum, will speak about the music in the era during which the map was unveiled to the public.

6:30 p.m.: Penny Lane recreates the legacy of The Beatles from all of the band’s history, note for note. Enjoy ’60s and ’70s pop rock tunes made famous by the Fab Four! With pure sound and tight vocal harmonies, get ready for an exciting show!

“Science, Myth, and Mystery: The Vinland Map Saga” in the Schaefer Building will be free and open to the public between 5 and 8 p.m.

Admission: $10 suggested donation

Gate opens at 5 p.m. / Speakers start at 5:30 p.m. / Performances start at 6:30 p.m.

Bring your own picnic and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar and concession snacks will be available.

Visitors will have access to the featured gallery for the evening. Park in North Lot and enter via the Thompson Exhibition Building.

In the event of rain, performances will take place in a covered location on the Museum grounds. Rain location seating is limited and on a first-come first-served basis.

Sponsored by:
CT Humanities
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union