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Explore Quakertown in United States
Quakertown in the region of Connecticut is a town in United States - some 317 mi or ( 511 km ) North-East of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Quakertown is now 06:44 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wilmington, Philadelphia, Hartford, Midway, and Mystic Seaport. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Wilmington . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Quakertown ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Classroom Rainforest Tour Parts 1 & 2
Third grade students from Mr. Salsich's class (jmsalsich.edublogs.org at Deans Mill School turned their classroom into a rainforest to share what they had learned with others. They gave tours of the r ..
The Voyage Begins
The Charles W. Morgan embarks on a voyage of restoration at the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport. Shipyard Director, Quentin Snediker explains what is done to prepare the ship f ..
Hauling the JOSEPH CONRAD w/Narration by Alan Villiers
On November 20, 2009, the JOSEPH CONRAD was moved to the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard and hauled on the Museum's shiplift for routine maintenance and repair. She will be out of the water for ..
Get Out on the Water at Mystic Seaport
Come to the Boathouse at Mystic Seaport and explore the Mystic River firsthand. Share the watercraft collection at Mystic Seaport and the beautiful river setting with your family. Rent a classic small ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Old Mystic, Connecticut
Old Mystic is a census-designated place (CDP) in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 3,554 at the 2010 census.
Located at 41.39 -71.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Gungywamp
Gungywamp /ˈɡʌndʒiwɒmp/ is an archaeological site in Groton, Connecticut, United States, consisting of artifacts dating from 2000-770 BC, a stone circle, and the remains of both Native American and colonial structures. Among multiple structural remains, of note is a stone chamber featuring an astronomical alignment during the equinoxes. Besides containing beehive chambers and petroglyphs, the Gungywamp site has a double circle of stones near its center, just north of two stone chambers.
Located at 41.39 -72.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Mystic massacre
The Mystic massacre took place on May 26, 1637, during the Pequot War, when English settlers under Captain John Mason, and Narragansett and Mohegan allies set fire to a fortified Pequot village near the Mystic River. They shot any people who tried to escape the wooden palisade fortress and killed the entire village, consisting mostly of women and children, in retaliation for previous Pequot attacks.
Located at 41.36 -71.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
The Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is an aquarium and oceanography institute in Mystic, Connecticut. The Aquarium is one of four U.S. facilities holding Steller sea lions and it has one of the largest outdoor Beluga Whale exhibits in the United States. Special exhibits include a ray and shark touch pool, a penguin exhibit, and a jelly gallery. The Institute for Exploration features maps, diagrams, and models from Dr.
Located at 41.37 -71.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
WWRX
WWRX ("Jammin' 107.7") is a Rhythmic Contemporary music formatted radio station licensed to Pawcatuck, Connecticut, and serves the New London, Connecticut, area. The station is owned by Red Wolf Broadcasting and broadcasts at 107.7 MHz with an ERP of 1.4 kW.
Located at 41.46 -72.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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