Month: November 2021

Mystic, Conn. — (November 15, 2021) — Beginning January 17, 2022, Lancer Hospitality will be the primary food and beverage operator of the Mystic Seaport Museum grounds, a 19-acre destination which is comprised of multiple on-site eateries and food outlets, as well as a robust offering of private dining and event spaces. Founded in 1929, Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum, which was created to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring past. The museum includes a recreated New England coastal village, a working shipyard, formal exhibit halls, and state-of-the-art artifact storage facilities.

“Lancer is excited to infuse our signature brand of imagination and hospitality into the campus and create a distinct culinary offering for this beloved destination”, said Matt King, President of Elior North America Dining & Events and Lancer Hospitality. “Mystic Seaport Museum is one of Mystic’s most visited attractions, and we look forward to bringing the experience to life for all of the senses.”

Lancer will be catering events for the Museum’s internal purposes, as well as its external corporate, group, and private events. The company will also manage weddings taking place on-site at the Museum, at various locations including the Boat Shed at Lighthouse Point, the steamboat Sabino, and the Meeting House.  Lancer will be debuting new catering packages on January 1, 2022 that will celebrate the unique space that is Mystic Seaport Museum.

For guest-facing eateries, Lancer will reopen the espresso bar in the Thompson Exhibition Building on January 17, 2022, with a new coffee program, as well as a new grab-and-go artisan menu featuring local makers and bakers. In The Galley- the quick service café on campus- Lancer will be partnering with the Museum to rebrand and reimagine an entirely new and modernized food and beverage experience with expanded evening hours to join the other restaurants in town that have made Mystic a regional hub for food lovers.

“Our Museum is a one-of-a-kind destination that’s beloved by locals and travelers alike. We’re delighted to be partnering with Lancer Hospitality to continue to evolve our guest offerings, and to provide a distinct food experience that matches the breadth of experiential offerings at the institution,” said Peter Armstrong, President of Mystic Seaport Museum.

For more information about the museum’s special event capabilities and information about current exhibitions, visit mysticseaport.org.

Contact

Dan McFadden
Director of Communications
Mystic Seaport Museum
860.572.5317 (o)
860.333.7155 (m)
dan.mcfadden@mysticseaport.org

About Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum, founded in 1929, is the nation’s leading maritime museum. In addition to providing a multitude of immersive experiences, the Museum also houses a collection of more than two million artifacts that include more than 500 historic vessels and one of the largest collections of maritime photography in the world. Mystic Seaport Museum is located one mile south of Exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic, CT. For more information, please visit mysticseaport.org and follow Mystic Seaport Museum on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

About Lancer Hospitality Group

For over 30 years, Lancer Hospitality has been the trusted culinary partner for a rising portfolio of family-friendly attractions and destinations throughout the United States. Growing from a single ice cream truck to a team of more than 1,000 employees, Lancer has built a proud reputation for providing innovative, made-to-order restaurant-quality food made fast — with experiences that are defined by high quality ingredients and creative takes on beloved favorites. As a chef-driven organization, Lancer proudly collaborates with local farmers, artisans, bakers, and more to create truly memorable food experiences. Lancer’s signature service, penchant for perfection, and progressive menus have helped the company become a rising star in the world of weddings, corporate experiences, and large-scale private events.  Lancer is defined by the company’s pride and commitment to taking great care of people, with no exceptions.

Enjoy horse-and-carriage rides, festive lights, a visit from St. Nicholas, and more at Mystic Seaport Museum this December

Mystic, Conn. (Nov. 11, 2021) – Come to Mystic Seaport Museum this December for Lantern Light Village, an outdoor event for the entire family that celebrates the holiday spirit of New England.

Visitors can stroll the historic grounds of the Museum to experience the holidays of today and yesterday. Highlights include a festive lighting display synchronized to music; horse-and-carriage rides; fire pits; live music; and holiday-themed story times, crafts, and games.

The Museum’s seafaring village will invite visitors to journey back in time to interact with costumed actors playing residents of 19th century Greenmanville – the neighborhood where the Museum is now located – as they prepare for the coming holiday festivities.

The dome of the Museum’s Treworgy Planetarium will be converted into a virtual, walk-through snow globe.

And, of course, not to be missed–a visit from St. Nicholas!

“Each night, we will transform our grounds into holiday fun for the whole family. We are excited to share this quintessential New England experience with everyone as we emerge from these challenging times with some extra holiday spirit,” said Museum president Peter Armstrong. “Lantern Light Village is a special way to celebrate the holidays, whether you are an adult or a child.”

Lantern Light Village will be held on Dec. 10 and 11; Dec. 17 and 18; and Dec. 20, 21, and 22. It will start at 5 p.m. and go through 8 p.m. every evening.

Admission for adults, ages 13 and up, is $29, members pay $24. Youth, ages 4-12, get in for $24, while members in that age group will be charged $19. Admission is free for ages 1-3.

Tickets are available at www.mysticseaport.org/lantern-light-village/

Regardless of the weather, this event will be almost entirely outside, so visitors are asked to dress appropriately. Some parts of the grounds are lit only with kerosene lanterns. Bringing an additional personal light source such as a flashlight or headlamp is allowed.

Pets are not allowed on the grounds, due to the presence of the horses. However, service animals are permitted.

Mystic Seaport Museum would like to thank their community partner Power Posse Productions for their support of Lantern Light Village.

Contact

Dan McFadden
Director of Communications
Mystic Seaport Museum
860.572.5317 (o)
860.333.7155 (m)
dan.mcfadden@mysticseaport.org

About Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime Museum. Founded in 1929 to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring past, the Museum has grown to become a national center for research and education with the mission to “inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.” The Mystic Seaport Museum grounds cover 19 acres on the Mystic River in Mystic, CT, and include a recreated New England coastal village, a working shipyard, formal exhibit halls, and state-of-the-art artifact storage facilities. The Museum is home to more than 500 historic watercraft, including four National Historic Landmark vessels, most notably the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan. At Mystic Seaport Museum, we strive to create an environment where visitors not only learn from us, but we learn from them. The concept is called Public History and it allows our visitors to experience history in ways they haven’t before.