If you will not be present at the gala, but wish to bid on a live auction item, please contact Sherri Ramella at 860.572.5302 ext. 5052 to arrange for a proxy bidder - no later than Tuesday, September 14, 3:00pm ET.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE WITH AMERICAN CRUISE LINES

Embark on a unique riverboat adventure along the lower Mississippi River between New Orleans, Louisiana, and Memphis, Tennessee. Savor a week aboard an intimate and relaxed new modern riverboat or classic paddlewheeler. Cruise includes private-balcony accommodations for 2 people, complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay, complimentary Wi-Fi, all-inclusive fine cuisine, snacks, and drinks, including complimentary cocktails each evening before dinner; complimentary onboard entertainment and lectures, and complimentary shore excursions at every port of call (with some additional options for added fees).

Enjoy time on board the ship in your comfortable and spacious stateroom. From your private balcony, enjoy expansive river views, the rising bluffs of the historic river towns, and the tree-lined banks accented with blue herons and bald eagles. Delight in the diverse menu of delicious meals carefully crafted by the onboard culinary team to include samples of regional cuisine. Make new friends at every meal with the popular open table seating.

Dynamic presentations by your onboard speaker connect you to the region's culture and history. Local guides also share insights to illuminate your shore excursions. Memphis offers savory barbeque, rich music history museums, Sun Studios, and the amazing tour of Elvis' Graceland mansion exhibits. You can explore why the Mississippi River and the port of Vicksburg were so important during the Civil War as you explore the Vicksburg National Military Park. Enjoy beautiful architecture, antiques, and gardens at grand plantation homes as you learn southern stories from local guides and fascinating museums. Take in the local shops and museums of quaint and cozy towns like St. Francisville and Natchez. Perhaps sip and savor a tasty mint julep while strolling under the canopy of the 300-year-old trees at Oak Alley Plantation or explore the lavishly restored mansion and the expansive, manicured grounds surrounding Houmas House Plantation.

Back aboard your ship, relax with our daily cocktail hour, hors d'oeuvres, a delicious meal, and an evening show as regional entertainers share the area's renowned cultural flair. Stand on deck and revel in a magical Mississippi river sunset. Experience the charm and uniqueness of the lower Mississippi River region. As Mark Twain once wrote, the river "has a new story to tell every day."

Terms and Restrictions:

• One 8-Day Lower Mississippi River Cruise for two aboard a paddlewheeler or modern riverboat.
• Space is limited and we recommend booking early.
• Ship, itinerary, and schedules are subject to change.
• Valid only on a new booking departing in 2022.

DOWNRIVER PARTY FOR 20 ABOARD SABINO

This private downriver cruise on Sabino - the oldest wooden, coal-fired steamboat still operating in the United States - offers a unique opportunity to host a small event, family reunion, or special celebration. Gather your nineteen closest friends and board Sabino for an exclusive party cruise on the Mystic River!

The Sabino steamboat was built in 1908 in East Boothbay, Maine, by W. Irving Adams and spent most of her career ferrying passengers and cargo between Maine towns and islands. While her configuration and passenger capacity has changed over the past 113 years, her engine did not. Sabino still has the two-cylinder Paine compound steam engine that was installed in 1908. Since 1974 she has been a working exhibit at Mystic Seaport Museum - undergoing a full restoration from 2014-2017. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take a private ride on a piece of history - Sabino was formally designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992.

DAY CRUISE FOR 6 ON MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM'S LITTLE VIGILANT

Sail down the Mystic River with five friends aboard the classic 1950 steel sailing vessel Little Vigilant on a day cruise to a location of your choosing along southern New England and Long Island. The destination is planned with the captain at time of booking and options include North Fork, Sag Harbor, Block Island, etc.

Little Vigilant was designed and built for yachtsman Drayton Cochran of New York to be able to sail both sea and the canals of Europe. She spent her first years cruising Europe and in 1959 served as the dive vessel for an underwater archaeological expedition in the Aegean Sea with Peter Throckmorton and the National Geographic Society. A film, "3000 Years Under the Sea" was filmed aboard. After four decades in storage, Little Vigilant was restored to her former glory and is now part of the collection at Mystic Seaport Museum.

Terms and Restrictions

• Leaving from Mystic Seaport Museum
• April through October in 2022
• Minimum two weeks advance notice
• Cruise for up to 6 guests

DINNER CRUISE FOR 6 ON MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM'S LITTLE VIGILANT

Delight in watching a New England sunset over dinner with five guests while cruising the Mystic River aboard the 1950 steel sailing vessel Little Vigilant.

Little Vigilant was designed and built for yachtsman Drayton Cochran of New York to be able to sail both sea and the canals of Europe. She spent her first years cruising Europe and in 1959 served as the dive vessel for an underwater archaeological expedition in the Aegean Sea with Peter Throckmorton and the National Geographic Society. A film, "3000 Years Under the Sea" was filmed aboard. After four decades in storage, Little Vigilant was restored to her former glory and is now part of the collection at Mystic Seaport Museum.

The dinner cruise for six will depart from Mystic Seaport Museum for a three-hour cruise, returning upriver just as the sun is setting in a remarkable scene.

Terms and Restrictions

• April through October in 2022
• Minimum two weeks advance notice
• Dinner and cruise for up to 6 guests

OVERNIGHT FOR 6 ON MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM'S LITTLE VIGILANT

Head out to sea for a pleasant overnight stay aboard the classic 1950 steel sailing vessel Little Vigilant. Travel to a location of your choosing along southern New England and Long Island for sightseeing and cruising during the day and a peaceful night's sleep out on the water. The destination is planned with the captain at the time of booking, and options include North Fork, Sag Harbor, Block Island, etc.

Little Vigilant was designed and built for yachtsman Drayton Cochran of New York to be able to sail both sea and the canals of Europe. She spent her first years cruising Europe and in 1959 served as the dive vessel for an underwater archaeological expedition in the Aegean Sea with Peter Throckmorton and the National Geographic Society. A film, "3000 Years Under the Sea" was filmed aboard. After four decades in storage, Little Vigilant was restored to her former glory and is now part of the collection at Mystic Seaport Museum.

Terms and Restrictions

• Leaving from Mystic Seaport Museum
• April through October in 2022
• Minimum two weeks advance notice; subject to availability
• Cruise for up to 6 guests