CCA DOCK REDEDICATION
Originally dedicated in 1948 by Museum Chairman P.R. Mallory and Cruising Club of America (CCA) Commodore Thorvald Ross, the CCA dock at Mystic Seaport Museum has been welcoming visiting mariners for 75 years and has become a symbol of our shared respect for our maritime heritage. In the summer of 2022, the docks were reconstructed as floating docks, with an additional 200 feet of dock space, and on June 22, 2023, members of the CCA attended a rededication ceremony at the Museum to celebrate this modernization. President Peter Armstrong and Museum Chairman of the Board Michael Hudner welcomed guests which included the CCA commodore Chris Otorowski and CCA Vice Commodore Jay Gowell. Museum Trustee Emeritus and CCA Member Frank Bohlen yelled out “Fire in the Hole!” as the plaque commemorating the rededication of the dock was unveiled. The CCA cannon rang out to the guests’ collective applause and glasses were raised to toast the next chapter in the rich history between Mystic Seaport Museum and the Cruising Club of America.
SUMMER INTERNS MAKE A MARK This past summer, Mystic Seaport Museum hosted seventeen interns, the most diverse group thus far at the Museum. Students from across the country, with different backgrounds and educational experiences, worked on projects related to the upcoming Entwined exhibit as well as in Curatorial, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Marketing, Advancement, Interpretation, and the President’s office. Bringing together unique backgrounds in a collaborative environment fostered creativity and innovation. As the interns shared their cultural insights, they helped to create a more inclusive and understanding work community. Interns worked alongside Museum staff and offered fresh approaches to problem-solving, challenging conventional thinking and encouraging adaptability. By embracing diversity in summer internships, the Museum continues its work to cultivate an environment that celebrates differences and nurtures talent, resulting in a more resilient and successful workforce, which ensures a brighter and more inclusive future. The Museum is grateful to its partners from the Mellon Foundation-funded Reimagining New England Histories Project and Smithsonian Affiliations’ 2023 Leadership for Change Internship in cooperation with the Emerson Collective Youth Collaborative, as well as donors to the 2022 America and the Sea Award Gala paddle raise and others who were instrumental in providing funding for the internship program.
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