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Sunset Cruise on the Sound
Proceeds benefit New London Arts Council
Thursday, August 29th | 6:30PM
Take in the bold colors, see the view of the shore from the water and make some fantastic memories watching the sunset on this cruise down the Thames River and into the Long Island Sound. Proceeds from ticket sale will benefit New London Arts Council and help them continue to encourage and serve a vibrant and inclusive arts community.
Pair your stunning excursion to Ledge Light and back with dinner and a drink downtown or pack a cooler and snacks to enhance your experience.
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5 Things To Do in the Park Before Labor Day!
As summer winds down, a handful of the park’s heritage sites begin to close for the season. Read below to learn how to have some end of summer fun this week and through Labor Day Weekend in the park!
Experience Thames River by Retired Naval Utility Boat
This is the final weekend with a full schedule of boat tours before fall. Do not miss your chance to enjoy a Sunset Cruise or Historic Boat Tour!
Visit Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
Guided tours of the Monument Museum, Groton Monument & battlefield wrap up this weekend.
WED-SUN | 9am-5pm
Tour the Ebenezer Avery House
This Revolutionary War landmark is located between the Thames River and the battlefield of Fort Griswold. Tour this historic time capsule!
SAT-SUN | 12pm-4pm
Experience a Service at Pequot Chapel
The last summer service at this historic chapel will be led by Reverend Maria Hammons of New England Lutheran Church.
SUN | 11am
Tour the Visitor Center Museum & Fort Trumbull
Peruse the professionally curated history museum, take a guided tour within the fort walls and soak up the view of the Thames River.
WED-SUN | 9am-5pm
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Discover the Thames
Boat Tours & Harbor Cruises
Hop aboard our former Navy utility boats for a relaxing Sunset Cruise on the Sound or Hop-on Hop-off Harbor Cruise/Water Taxi All-day Pass or take in the historic sites and stories of the Thames during one of our history-themed boat tours on Mohegan Life, the Military or the Whaling Tales on the Thames.
This week's tour and cruise offerings are highlighted in light blue below.
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Blissworks Yoga
Yoga Basics
THU, AUG 29 | 5:30PM
Garde Arts Center, New London
Class covers basic yoga poses, breathwork, relaxation and more for all levels of practice. Each class is uniquely crafted and different postures are explored each time. Among the countless benefits of yoga, you will discover a stronger sense of self, improved concentration, strength and balance, greater flexibility and mobility, along with a greater sense of awareness.
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Around the Neighborhood Series
Beth Sabilia
THU, AUG 29 | 7PM
Fort Trumbull State Park, New London
The Friends of Fort Trumbull will welcome Beth Sabilia for their monthly lecture series. Beth will chat about the goals of the Center for Housing Equity and Opportunity. As well as current projects and plans for the future. The presentation will take place at the Conference Center at Fort Trumbull. The public is invited to attend this presentation on an important facet of our arts community. Seats are first come, first serve.
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BOAT TOUR
Relax and Enjoy
Sunset Cruise on the Sound
THU, AUG 29, FRI, AUG 30 & SAT, AUG 31 6:30-8PM
City Pier, New London
Experience the stunning natural beauty of a sunset on the Thames River and Long Island Sound. It's the perfect way to take in the bold colors, see the view of the shore from the water and make some fantastic memories. Last run of the summer is AUG 31st!
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Concerts in the Park
Wild Nights
FRI, AUG 30 | 6:30PM
Washington Park, Groton
Wild Nights is one of Southeastern Connecticut’s best party rock bands. The band plays music spanning across multiple decades - something to make everyone dance and have a blast! With songs by artists ranging from Dua Lipa, Tom Petty, The Weeknd and Kenny Loggins all the way to Guns and Roses and Eminem. There is something for everyone.
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BOAT TOUR
Water Taxi All-day Pass
Hop-on, Hop-off Harbor Cruises
SAT, AUG 31 & SUN, SEP 1
11AM-6PM
City Pier & Fort Trumbull, New London
Thames River Landing, Groton
Visit the heritage sites on the Thames, get lunch or just catch the breeze and enjoy this one-hour hop-on, hop-off harbor cruise. Three (3) landing sites along the river allows for endless adventures. Your ticket is an All Day Pass!
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BOAT TOUR
Water, Wampum, Medicine Wheels
Mohegan Life on the Thames
SAT, AUG 31 | 11:40AM-12:55PM
City Pier, New London
The first inhabitants along the western side of the Massapequatuck (Thames) River — the Mohegan tribe — settled here from the time of Sachem Uncas’ birth toward the end of the 16th century. Led by Tribal member Joe Smith, their stories demonstrate how crucial the Thames River was for food, wildlife, transportation, and trade as well as their relationship with the colonists. Last run of the summer!
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NLMS Lighthouse Tours
Inside NL Harbor Pequot Light
SAT, AUG 31 & SUN, SEP 1 | 12PM
Pequot Light, New London
Climb 116 steps up into the lighthouse lantern of Long Island Sound's oldest lighthouse for spectacular views of the Sound. New London residents may visit inside New London Harbor Lighthouse with a $5 ticket!
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Submarines, Battlefields & Betrayers
Military on the Thames
SAT, AUG 31 | 1:05PM-2:20PM
City Pier, New London
For centuries New London harbor has guarded the Thames and entry to Long Island Sound, with Navy and Coast Guard installations, the ship building industries that support them, as well as two forts that have seen battles, defeats and the birthplace of the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. Former City of Groton Mayor Marian Galbraith & Retired Naval Capt. Paul Whitescarver lead this tour together and collaborate on a shared love of the region.
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Art Collective Opening Night
Triple Exhibit
SAT, AUG 31 | 6PM-9PM
Hygienic Art, New London
Visit the gallery at Hygienic Art to see three separate exhibits on their opening night. "I Dream in Color Except When I Don't" by John Craig. "Searching Shambala" by Madhur Dhingra. And "Living in the Temple of My Dreams" by Eva Leong, Gustaf Miller, Janvier Miller, Dan Potter and Marya Ursin. All three will be on display through September 28th!
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Community Speaks Out
Overdose Awareness Night
SAT, AUG 31 | 6PM-8PM
Ocean Beach Park, New London
August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose. Join CSO for an evening of awareness, remembrance and community building. There will be speakers, music, resource tables and a candlelight vigil on the boardwalk.
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Free Meditation & Yoga
Flower Power Sunday
SUN, SEP 1 | 9AM-12PM
Hygienic Art Park, New London
Ready to find your inner peace and let loose? Start your day with Yoda meditation with Kim, channeling wisdom and serenity, followed by an ecstatic dance session to free your spirit and move with the music! Best of all, it's FREE! Don’t miss out on this unique experience.
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Pequot Chapel Service
Reverend Maria Hammons
SUN, SEP 1 | 11AM
Pequot Chapel, New London
Celebrating faith and fellowship for over 150 years, Pequot Chapel is non-sectarian where all are welcome for all services and special events. A remnant of the historic Pequot Colony; the Chapel is a spiritual, social, and cultural center for the neighborhood and region. This week's service is lead by Reverend Maria Hammons, Associate to the Bishop, from New England Lutheran Church.
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BOAT TOUR
Submarines, Battlefields & Betrayers
Military on the Thames
SUN, SEP 1 | 11:40AM-12:55PM
City Pier, New London
For centuries New London harbor has guarded the Thames and entry to Long Island Sound, with Navy and Coast Guard installations, the ship building industries that support them, as well as two forts that have seen battles, defeats and the birthplace of the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. Join us to understand the strategic value of this storied waterway and region from the vantage point of the river. Last run of the summer!
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BOAT TOUR
Blowholes, Blubber & Breaches.
Whaling Tales from the Thames
SUN, SEP 1 | 1:05PM-2:20PM
City Pier, New London
Once the second largest whaling port in the world, New London has a rich history of seamen who made their living exploiting the ocean’s bounty. Over 257 whaling ships made more than 1,100 whaling expeditions out of the Thames River. Become immersed in the stories of whaling captains and crews, the city’s dependency on the whaling industry, and the vulnerability of the seamen’s families while the men were out at sea while cruising the Thames River. Last run of the summer!
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1781 Battle of Groton Heights
Candlelight Remembrance
SUN, SEP 1 | 6PM
Fort Griswold Battlefield, Groton
The Friends of Fort Griswold Battlefield will hold a candlelight ceremony commemorating the 1781 Battle of Groton Heights. The ceremony is free of charge and the public is encouraged to attend. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. If you plan to attend, please bring lawn chairs.
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Blissworks Yoga
Yoga Basics
TUE, SEP 3 | 9AM
Garde Arts Center, New London
Class covers basic yoga poses, breathwork, relaxation and more for all levels of practice. Each class is uniquely crafted and different postures are explored each time. Among the countless benefits of yoga, you will discover a stronger sense of self, improved concentration, strength and balance, greater flexibility and mobility, along with a greater sense of awareness.
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Weekly Local Goods
Groton Farmers Market
TUE, SEP 3 | 3-6PM
Washington Park, Groton
Primarily an agricultural market, Groton Farmers Market also includes a variety of local baked goods, seafood/fish, meats, poultry/eggs grown in Connecticut. Foods and food products must be identified as organic, or not, and include place of origin. The aim of the market, which runs weekly through October, is to make accessible, affordable, healthy, locally-produced food available to the community.
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Visit the Park's Heritage Sites | Thames River Heritage Park Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization committed to connecting, preserving, supporting and promoting the history and heritage sites along the Thames River estuary today and for generations to come. | |
Thames River Heritage Park Institutional Partners are organizations committed to preserving and promoting our culture and history but may not have a site to welcome visitors. They are historic or cultural associations, “friends” organizations, and educational institutions. | |
- Connecticut Maritime Heritage Fest
- Connecticut Sea Grant
- Downtown New London Assoc.
- Friends of Fort Griswold
- Friends of Fort Trumbull
- Groton Bank Historical Assoc.
- Ledge Light Foundation
- National Coast Guard Museum
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- New London County Historical Society
- New London Landmarks
- New London Maritime Society
- Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition
- Southeastern CT Enterprise Region
- UCONN Avery Point Maritime Studies
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Thank you to our Sponsors and Grantors
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