Bristol to Mystic: A Day of Discovery and History

Join the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society on April 9 at 8:30am for a motor coach trip to Mystic, CT, to view the exhibit Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea, currently on display at Mystic Seaport. The day will also include free time for lunch and shopping along West Main Street in Mystic, and then a docent-led walking tour of historic Stonington with a visit to the Lighthouse Museum.

We’ll head south on our comfortable motor coach. Our first stop will be the Mystic Seaport Museum, where we'll be greeted at the special exhibit Entwined by a docent, who will share insights into this amazing exploration of Indigenous and African ties to the waterways of “The Dawnland – New England.” The exhibit calls on visitors to think about history, water and spirituality in new ways. You will have free time to explore other buildings on this fascinating museum campus.

Then our motorcoach will take us to the heart of Mystic - West Main Street – where you will have free time to enjoy lunch, perhaps do some shopping, or visit the Mystic Art Museum. From there it’s a short drive to the 170 year old Stonington Lighthouse, where members of the Old Stonington Historical Society will open the Lighthouse Museum just for us, and then lead us on a one hour walking tour of the Stonington Borough, settled around 1750.

We’ll then board our motorcoach and head back to Bristol with new insights into our New England history. We invite you to join us for the deep dive into the compelling history of this seaside community.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, 48 Court Street, Bristol, United States