MRHS News & Updates
Vacation Schooners Out of Mystic, 1967-2026
On April 27, 2026, Frank Fulchiero presented a history of the modern commercial passenger-carrying sailing vessels that sailed out of Mystic, from the MYSTIC WHALER to the ARGIA. Frank designed and built the 81’ schooner ARGIA in 1986, and his presentation drew…
CT Trail Day 2026
On Saturday, June 6th, board member Nancy Potter led a guided hike through the historic Pequot Woods in Mystic to celebrate Connecticut Trails Day. During the hike, MRHS also took the opportunity to dedicate the new graphic panel commemorating the Jonathan Jesse…
Mystic Memorial Day Parade 2026
On Monday, May 25, 2026 the MRHS was proud to participate in the Mystic Memorial Day Parade. We owe a special thanks to the Mystic VFW for commemorating Mystic’s Civil War dead and recognizing the society’s efforts to identify all of the Mystic men who were killed in…
Engraving Mystic’s Civil War Monument
In 2025 MRHS board members Marilyn Comrie and Elizabeth Boucher did extensive research to determine the Mystic men in the 21st Regiment, Co. C and the 26th Regiment, Co. K of the Connecticut Volunteers who lost their lives fighting for the Union during the U.S. Civil…
Unveiling at the Mystic River Park
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Mystic River Park, MRHS created an informational panel detailing the history of the Cottrell Lumber Company, which stood on the park grounds for 168 years, from 1820-1988. Research for the panel was conducted by MRHS board…
Mystic Irish Parade 2024
The Mystic River Historical Society participated in the 19th annual Mystic Irish Parade, Sunday, March 24, 2024.
MRHS Celebrates 50th Anniversary
MRHS celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 24, 2023 at the Mystic River Yacht Club. With well over 100 attendees, we were also fortunate to have several Charter (founding) members join us to celebrate . A great time was had by all!