September 24th – 28th 2023 in Mystic, CT
The Austin Healey Club of New England completed at historic Mystic, CT the fourth week of September 2023 “A Mystical Summit”. Mystic, CT was a significant Connecticut seaport with more than 600 ships built over 135 years starting in 1784.
We’ll have the opportunity to visit:
Mystic Seaport one of the largest maritime museums in the United States.
Mystic Downtown on the Mystic River.
Mystic Aquarium – one of the leading marine research institutions in the US.
Olde Mistick Village with 80 quaint shops.
The 100 year old Mystic River Bascule Bridge that crosses the river in the center of the village.
Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods Casinos
Monday:
Experience views of Mystic County along the scenic driving roads of eastern CT during the fun rally. Monday afternoon we will have the choice of an Austin Healey Tech session or a historic informational session about native American tribes from Connecticut and history of the Casinos. Monday evening will feature a pizza party complete with a movie of general interest featuring Healey’s at the Mystic Luxury Cinema.
Tuesday:
The day starts with the traditional valve cover races followed by the opportunity to experience the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, known for its research department, concern with marine life rehabilitation, and its popular beluga whales.
We’ve left time at the end of the day to visit other area attractions such as downtown Mystic and the Mohegan Sun Casino or Foxwoods Resort Casino with dinner on your own.
Wednesday:
Our annual car show will be at Mystic Seaport one of the nation's leading maritime museums. It is the home of four National Historic Landmark vessels. The museum's collections and exhibits include over 500 historic watercraft, a major research library, a large gallery of maritime art, a unique diorama displaying the town of Mystic as it was in the 19th century, a working ship restoration shipyard, a planetarium, and a recreation of a seafaring village. During the car show you may want to enjoy local sailing cruises. The car show entry fee is being used to grant admission to the Seaport at a greatly discounted fee.
In the afternoon, we will have a chance to visit and sample at a local winery.
Our Cocktail Hour and Awards Banquet will be back at our host hotel, the Mystic Hilton, on Wednesday evening.
Our host hotel will be the highly rated Mystic Hilton directly across the street from Mystic Aquarium, the Olde Mystic Shopping Village and Mystic Cinema.
The Olde Shopping Village has more than 80 independently-owned shops and galleries offering clothing, gifts, art, jewelry, books and more.
In addition to all the Summit specific activities we have allowed enough free time to explore Historic Downtown Mystic’s shopping, restaurants, and charming waterfront district, nestled amongst colonial era sea captain’s homes, church steeples and historic landmarks.
There are two nights with dinner on your own, where you can experience the diverse culinary landscape and award winning food and drink scene. With farm and sea to table, Italian, international cuisine, classic pub fare and an array of sweet shops, Downtown Mystic is a foodie’s dream or visit one of the areas two casinos.
We have negotiated a discounted $159 nightly rate with the Hilton hotel. After your Registration Form and Payment are received, you will be emailed your official Summit Registration number, and Hilton reservation instructions.
We look forward to seeing you September 24-28, 2023 for “A Mystical Summit 2023”.
We’ll have the opportunity to visit:
Mystic Seaport one of the largest maritime museums in the United States.
Mystic Downtown on the Mystic River.
Mystic Aquarium – one of the leading marine research institutions in the US.
Olde Mistick Village with 80 quaint shops.
The 100 year old Mystic River Bascule Bridge that crosses the river in the center of the village.
Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods Casinos
Monday:
Experience views of Mystic County along the scenic driving roads of eastern CT during the fun rally. Monday afternoon we will have the choice of an Austin Healey Tech session or a historic informational session about native American tribes from Connecticut and history of the Casinos. Monday evening will feature a pizza party complete with a movie of general interest featuring Healey’s at the Mystic Luxury Cinema.
Tuesday:
The day starts with the traditional valve cover races followed by the opportunity to experience the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, known for its research department, concern with marine life rehabilitation, and its popular beluga whales.
We’ve left time at the end of the day to visit other area attractions such as downtown Mystic and the Mohegan Sun Casino or Foxwoods Resort Casino with dinner on your own.
Wednesday:
Our annual car show will be at Mystic Seaport one of the nation's leading maritime museums. It is the home of four National Historic Landmark vessels. The museum's collections and exhibits include over 500 historic watercraft, a major research library, a large gallery of maritime art, a unique diorama displaying the town of Mystic as it was in the 19th century, a working ship restoration shipyard, a planetarium, and a recreation of a seafaring village. During the car show you may want to enjoy local sailing cruises. The car show entry fee is being used to grant admission to the Seaport at a greatly discounted fee.
In the afternoon, we will have a chance to visit and sample at a local winery.
Our Cocktail Hour and Awards Banquet will be back at our host hotel, the Mystic Hilton, on Wednesday evening.
Our host hotel will be the highly rated Mystic Hilton directly across the street from Mystic Aquarium, the Olde Mystic Shopping Village and Mystic Cinema.
The Olde Shopping Village has more than 80 independently-owned shops and galleries offering clothing, gifts, art, jewelry, books and more.
In addition to all the Summit specific activities we have allowed enough free time to explore Historic Downtown Mystic’s shopping, restaurants, and charming waterfront district, nestled amongst colonial era sea captain’s homes, church steeples and historic landmarks.
There are two nights with dinner on your own, where you can experience the diverse culinary landscape and award winning food and drink scene. With farm and sea to table, Italian, international cuisine, classic pub fare and an array of sweet shops, Downtown Mystic is a foodie’s dream or visit one of the areas two casinos.
We have negotiated a discounted $159 nightly rate with the Hilton hotel. After your Registration Form and Payment are received, you will be emailed your official Summit Registration number, and Hilton reservation instructions.
We look forward to seeing you September 24-28, 2023 for “A Mystical Summit 2023”.