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Delve into West Mystic in United States
West Mystic in the region of Connecticut is located in United States - some 316 mi or ( 509 km ) North-East of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in West Mystic is now 10:35 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wilmington, Philadelphia, Gales Ferry, Groton, and Hartford. While being here, you might want to check out Wilmington . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in West Mystic ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mystic Seaport Steamboat Engine Room
Engine room of recently restored 1920's era steamboat at Mystic Seaport. ..
The Voyage Begins
The Charles W. Morgan embarks on a voyage of restoration at the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport. Shipyard Director, Quentin Snediker explains what is done to prepare the ship f ..
Hauling the JOSEPH CONRAD w/Narration by Alan Villiers
On November 20, 2009, the JOSEPH CONRAD was moved to the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard and hauled on the Museum's shiplift for routine maintenance and repair. She will be out of the water for ..
Get Out on the Water at Mystic Seaport
Come to the Boathouse at Mystic Seaport and explore the Mystic River firsthand. Share the watercraft collection at Mystic Seaport and the beautiful river setting with your family. Rent a classic small ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Mystic River (Connecticut)
The Mystic River is a 3.4-mile-long estuary in the southeast corner of the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its main tributary is Whitford Brook. It empties into Fishers Island Sound, dividing the village of Mystic between the towns of Groton and Stonington. Much of the river is tidal. The location of three large, 19th century shipbuilding firms, Mystic River is now the home of the Mystic Seaport maritime museum.
Located at 41.35 -71.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Mystic River Bascule Bridge
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge is a bascule bridge, a type of drawbridge with counterweights, that spans the Mystic River in Mystic, Connecticut in the United States.
Located at 41.35 -71.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Mystic massacre
The Mystic massacre took place on May 26, 1637, during the Pequot War, when English settlers under Captain John Mason, and Narragansett and Mohegan allies set fire to a fortified Pequot village near the Mystic River. They shot any people who tried to escape the wooden palisade fortress and killed the entire village, consisting mostly of women and children, in retaliation for previous Pequot attacks.
Located at 41.36 -71.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Mystic, Connecticut
Mystic is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in New London County, Connecticut, in the United States. The population was 4,205 at the 2010 census. A historic locality, Mystic has no independent government because it is not a legally recognized municipality in the state of Connecticut. Rather, Mystic is located within the towns of Groton (west of the Mystic River, and also known as West Mystic) and Stonington (east of the Mystic River).
Located at 41.36 -71.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Mystic (Amtrak station)
Mystic Depot is a train station in Mystic, Connecticut. It is located on 2 Roosevelt Avenue and is served by Amtrak's Northeast Regional train. The station was originally built in 1905 by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. It also serves as a Welcome Center for Mystic's tourist industry, and was a model for the American Flyer toy train station in the mid 20th century.
Located at 41.35 -71.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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