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Mystic is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in Groton and Stonington, Connecticut. Mystic was a significant Connecticut seaport with more than 600 ships built over 135 years starting in 1784.
Mystic Seaport, a museum-village, reconstructs the sailing ship era, exhibiting along its waterfront the 19th-century whaler Charles W. Morgan (1841) and other ships, including the square-rigged Joseph Conrad (1882). A unique row of old sea captains’ houses is preserved.
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Nov 10, 2021 · Our of the town : an introduction to Mystic's history -- The Pequot village, the Mystic River to 1638 -- Emerging English settlement, 1645-1700 -- The villages and the Atlantic world, 1700-1815 -- A village of shipyards, 1815-1914 -- A village of factories, 1815-1940 -- A resort community in a progressive age, 1870-1940 -- Tourist town, 1940 ...
Since the ancient days of Pequot Indian habitation, the village of Mystic has centered on maritime resources and commerce. Today, visitors to Mystic will find a quintessential New England destination dominated by nautical landmarks and attractions.
Mystic, Connecticut, was originally a “village” located in Pequot Plantation (New London) at the head of the Mystic River. The name Mystic, as we now spell it, derives from the Pequot term missi-tuk , which means “a large river whose waters are driven into waves by tides or wind”.
History. Mystic developed in the early 19th century as a small seaport and shipbuilding center, businesses that were mostly located on the eastern shore of the Mystic River. The village is divided between the towns of Stonington and Groton, Connecticut .
Wandering the old port town of Mystic Seaport, you’ll encounter costumed role-players and historical interpreters who bring history to life. You’ll see ship smiths, coopers, riggers, and woodcarvers in action.
