Historical Mystic CT
Mystic CT is a village comprised of two towns, Groton and Stonington, that share the same zip code but is separated by a drawbridge, known as the Mystic River Bascule Bridge, along the Mystic River. The first settlers settled here in 1654. Although the Stonington side was originally called “Southerton” which was named by the Peqout Indians and translated to the town east of the river. In 1665 General Session voted to change the name “Southerton” to Mistick which is known as Olde Mystick today.
The War of 1812 was had on these lands. Afterwards the area continued to grow prompting the installation of the first bridge in 1819. The drawbridge was built in 1835. In 1890 the village of Mystic became known as Old Mystic. At this time, without actually merging, they gave up their independent names and became known as Mystic.
These changes were at by the requests of the US Post Office system, which has ever since considered the villages on the two sides of the river, belonging to two different townships, as a single entity for Post Office purposes with the ZIP code 06355. For more information about the village of Mystic CT and its history, visit the Mystic River Historical Society.
Be sure to check out these historical landmarks and be sure to take a selfie! Send it to us on instagram or facebook!
- Historic Harbor Tour on the Mystic Express at 1 Holmes St.
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Who can name the house style on this Victorian beauty?
Perched on the highest hill in the coastal village of Noank, Connecticut, you will find this absolutely enchanting gingerbread Victorian mansion.
The house was built in 1884 for Deacon Robert Palmer (1825-1913), a wealthy man who wasn’t only deacon of the village`s Baptist church, he was the owner of a flourishing shipyard, and it was his shipyard workers who built him, with loving care, a house he could be proud of! Robert ran the shipyard in town first with his brother, and then with his son.
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries the shipyard was the largest facility for building and repair of wooden vessels in southern New England, employing over 300 men. The yard specialized in building railroad car floats, schooner barges, and dump scows as well as fishing smacks. Robert Palmer and Son went out of business in 1914 with the passing of the Robert.
The Stick style mansion with mansard roofed tower remained in the Palmer family until the early 2000s when it sold and was restored to her former glory. The residence features exposed rafters, a pagoda-like second story balcony, a frieze with geometric cut-outs, and a wrap-around porch which provides sweeping views of the ocean.
I can only imagine how beautiful this old Victorian is on the inside!
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Celebrating Women Owned Businesses.
Meet Wendy!
A fresh and fun collection of goods that embrace the farmhouse coastal vibe. Shop shopportside for home decor, furnishings and curated gifts. Get inspired with home accents, nautical decor, hosting essentials, bath & body products and more!
"Starting and owning my business is a true joy, and no small task. It takes a tenacious vision and dedication.
I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to do a job I truly love. I am proud to be a woman owned business . I own Portside home + gift and PORTSIDE guest house in Mystic, after running my little shop in noank_shipyard for the last 5 years.
I love design, decor , and making things beautiful.
Owning my own home decor, furnishings, and gift shop has been a wonder wonderful experience. I love to help people find unique products , as well as design and decorate beautiful living and working spaces. " - Wendy Hille
**New Location!**
PORTSIDE
14 Holmes St.
downtownmysticct
(860) 508-5188
https://shop-portside.com/
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I found this 1968 postcard of the Steamship Sabino to go along with my recent purchase of a vintage felt pennant. Here’s some of the history that I shared on the previous post:
Sabino (pronounced Sah-BYE-No) is America`s oldest regularly operating coal-powered steamboat. It is one of only two surviving members of the American mosquito fleet and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992.
Sabino began her career in 1908 as "Tourist," a ferry owned by LaForest "Foss" Etheridge on the Damariscotta River in Maine. After sinking in 1918 and being salvaged, she was sold to the Popham Beach Steamboat Company on the Kennebec River in 1921 and renamed Sabino in honor of Abenaki sagamore Sabenoa.
Sabino was bought by Cape Shore Ferry Company in Portland, Maine, in 1927 and transported passengers to the Casco Bay islands. In 1935 she was sold to Casco Bay Lines. Still, she was put into the reserve fleet until 1956, when she was returned to ferry service due to another ferry accident.
In 1958, she was sold to Philip and Irene Corbin of Salisbury, Massachusetts. The Corbin family spent significant time repairing the vessel and bringing her up to Coast Guard regulations for a passenger`s vessel. In 1971, the Sabino was sold to C. Bruce Brown, Joseph Pulvino, and Philip Corbin`s son Jim, doing business as Steamship Sabino Inc.
The Sabino started operating on the Merrimack River on Memorial Day, running between Newburyport, Black Rocks in Salisbury Beach, and Merrimac. On high tides, it could reach Haverhill. Jazz cruises were available both day and night until 1974, when it was leased to Mystic Seaport Museum for a year to gauge interest.
During the voyage from Newburyport to Mystic Seaport, the Sabino was almost lost due to large waves that stirred up coal and blocked the bilge pumps, causing the engine room to flood. However, a gasoline pump kept her afloat, and she was pulled from the water in Groton, Connecticut. The Mystic Seaport shipyard experts restored her, and she became a popular exhibit, prompting the museum to purchase her. Under the museum`s care, Sabino was fully restored and continues to operate as a working exhibit, offering rides to visitors.
Every Wednesday we immerse ourselves in sound healing, sacred smudging and incredible energies that everyone bring. Join us this week starting at 7Pm on this sound journey and experience good night sleep after!
Share with your friends, you never know who really need it.
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Happy Spring! The change of seasons is a great time to do a #juicecleanse or add in a couple juices to reset your palate. Call us at 860-536-7233 or go online to www.karmakitchenmystic.com for more info or to place an order for your 1-day or 3-day cleanse. For newbies, there are prep guidelines so be sure you`ve got all the info before you get started.
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✨CT GAMERCON 2023✨
What a wild weekend! Our first time vending at a convention was a great time and learning experience.
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to purchase something or just chat 💖
Didn’t get photos of Day 1 setup, but this is from Day 2.
Learned how much to bring, what people gravitated to, etc.
This will info definitely help for future conventions 😉
Now comes the “fun” time putting things back in the shop and doing inventory 💀
When we practice a yoga posture designed to challenge our balance, the use of a gazing point or drishti is a most effective way to maintain physical equanimity. The act of gazing without judgment or attachment is easily the most effective way to bring stability and balance to the pose. Likewise, when the poses of life rob us of our equanimity, gazing at the situation without attachment—without judgment—is the most effective tool we have to restore the mind to harmony. — Darren Main
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this week?
We will highlight 5️⃣ fun happenings on the CT Shoreline every week! For even more options, be sure to head to the link 👆🏻 in bio to check out our daily events calendar!
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Starting the week off the only way we know how 🍩, with deviantdonuts in Mystic, CT. Click our link in bio to learn more about deviantdonuts and a few more of our favorite shops along the shoreline.
Have another favorite? Let us know in the comments, we want to hear it! 📷: deviantdonuts
📸: Photo via Mystic Seaport Musesum
🏴☠️🏴☠️ Ahoy Matey! Pirate Days returns to mysticseaportmuseum
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Pirate Days, an annual springtime favorite returns to Mystic Seaport Museum on April 11–12. Children of all ages will enjoy a variety of pirate-themed activities taking place across the 19-acre campus of the Museum.
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For the full schedule visit findingconnecticut.com // link in bio
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Some beautiful moments of our Act 1 dress rehearsal yesterday at the Drago’s Egg. Sleeping Beauty is awakening, so don’t snooze and join us at the gardeartscenter on March 31st and April 1st!
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📸 by theseblesseddaysphotography
Costumes by legrandcoroas
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We are beyond excited to be welcoming Chef Victoria Blamey to our kitchen on April 30th for our Kelp! dinner in celebration of the New England kelp harvest week.
Dubbed by New York Times Food Critic, Pete Wells as "a chef worth following", Chef Blamey opened MENA in 2022, which was recognized as one of the NYT Best Restaurants 2022, and by Esquire Magazine as one of the best new dining destinations in the country.
Born and raised in Santiago, Chile, chef Blamey has spent years traveling, learning, and cooking in celebrated kitchens around the globe; working side by side with living culinary legends like Wylie Dufresne, Paul Liebrandt and Matt Lightner. She pulls from years of global travel and is guided by her commitment to underrepresented voices, values and sources to offer a creative new beginning. Her cooking style? - she describes as “with a sense of consciousness, but also with a lot of fun”.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Tickets for our kelp dinner will go on sale MARCH 30th at 12:00P.
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Shan is crushing it with these gorgeous updos! Swipe to see more ➡️
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Mystic Irish Parade
03.19.2023
Downtown Mystic
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‼️HIGHEST AND BEST‼️
Thank you so much for all of the interest in 36 Bittersweet.
We are currently in a multiple offer situation.
Please submit by Monday March 20 @ 6pm
There is still time to view this home - call me to schedule a showing ASAP!!!!
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✨️Weekly Schedule✨️
Sunday
🌱7:30am Warm Vinyasa with Jeanne
🌱9am Mindfully Power with Meghan
🌱6:15pm Non-heated Restorative with Emily
Monday
🌱5:30am Heated Vinyasa with Emily
🌱9:30am Monday Reset with Lexa
🌱4:30pm Heated Vinyasa + Music Jeanne
🌱6:15pm Hot Power with Shelby
Tuesday
🌱7am Heated Vinyasa + Music Jeanne
🌱9:30am Non-Heated Gentle Vinyasa with Emily
🌱4:30pm Hot Power Vinyasa with Leila
🌱6:15pm Non-Heated Ashtanaga with Kim
Wednesday
🌱5:30am heated Vinyasa with Emily
🌱9:30am Heated Vinyasa with Stephanie
🌱4:30pm Heated Mobility and Meditation with Leila
🌱6:15pm Candlelight Moon Flow with Meghan
Thursday
🌱7am Heated Vinyasa with Music with Jeanne
🌱9:30am Heated Vinyasa with Alyssa
🌱5:30pm Hot Power with Shelby
🌱7pm Non-heated Restorative with Meghan
Friday
🌱5:30am heated Vinyasa with Emily
🌱9:30am All Levels Yoga with Rachna
🌱Noon Heated Mobility and Meditation with Leila
🌱5pm Heated Vinyasa with Angelo
Saturday
🌱7:30am Heated Vinyasa with Hayley
🌱9am Non-Heated MindfulVinyasa with Sonya
Live Schedule and Booking found on: hotonbank.com 🙏
VACATION DESTINATION
Mystic CT is a quaint village that is active and vibrant. It is located on the southeastern coast of Connecticut, along Interstate 95 and the Connecticut Wine Trail. With cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, nightlife, art galleries, and history, it has become a vacation and wedding destination offering beautiful scenic ocean views. Whether you are considering visiting for the day or the week consider Mystic CT for your next getaway or vacation.
