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SailFest fireworks 2024
Since 2019, NLMS has broadcast the SailFest fireworks live on the NL HarborCam. When we needed to replace the camera in 2021, many of you, along with the Chelsea Groton Foundation, donated to our Go Fun Me campaign. Thanks, again! We love it.
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What's Up at the Custom House?
July 14, 2024
The Custom House is open
Thurs.-- Fri. 1 to 5 PM,
Sat. 10 AM to 5 PM,
& Sun. 1 to 5 PM.
Photo: Chelsea Groton Foundation's Anne Wilkinson brought us a BIG check to sponsor FREE admission to the Custom House for all New London residents, through December 2024!
Cheers to our sponsors
Anthony and Elizabeth Enders Fund - Charter Oak Credit Union - Chelsea Groton Foundation - Community Foundation of Eastern CT - Eleven+ - Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee - Kozmik Music Services - Maco Family Fund - Robinson+Cole - Veolia/NL Water Authority - Yankee Remodeler. Thank you!
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this Tuesday, July 16, 1:30 PM
JIBBOOM Club #1
On July 16 we'll have Capt. Stuart Reininger speaking of the "Voyage of Berta" --that is the Berta of Ibiza, the first (and the last) commercial sailing ship to depart New York Harbor in forty years, in 1980. It was a planned three week trip to Port of Spain Trinidad, which ultimately took fifty nine days. Photo: Captain Stuart Reininger.
The captain writes: Our crew of modern sailors (I was the mate) were thrust into the role of Nineteenth Century mariners by engine failure and we actually had to sail the thing; thus causing the delay-- to say nothing of the discomfort of many of the inhabitants of the islands as our cargo was two hundred tons of Vaseline products.
Jibboom is not a club, but a friendly gathering with a speaker, treats, and good fellowship. The event is FREE and open to all - please come and bring a friend. Sponsored by the Maco Family Fund.
Coming up:
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Patrick Lynch has rescheduled to be here on Tuesday, August 20, to discuss the two estuaries: the Thames and CT River.
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NLMS' own Steve Hambey is our September 17th speaker talking about the ill-fated ship Essex.
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Claudia Kenyon hosts a Jibboom Open Mic, with stories from six JIBBOOMers on Oct. 15.
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Sunday, July 28, 6-9 PM
Open Mic at the Museum
Open Mic meets on the last Sunday of the month at the beautiful Custom House Maritime Museum.
Co-hosted by Kenny 'Doc' Frazier and Christina Corcoran, our monthly open mic welcomes music, poetry, prose, stand-up or just say what is on your mind. Open to all ages and abilities for fun and camaraderie! Admission by donation. Sponsored by Kozmik Music Service.
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By appointment year-round
a popular destination for more than a century.
Visit Inside NL Harbor Pequot Light
Long Island Sound's oldest and tallest lighthouse.
Climb 116 steps up into the lighthouse lantern. We offer tours every Saturday & Sunday at noon. The views are spectacular! Tours for up-to five people take approximately 40 minutes. To book a tour at other times, send us an email.
Thanks to our friends at Veolia-NL Water Authority and at the Chelsea Groton Foundation, New London residents may visit inside New London Harbor Lighthouse with a $5 ticket! Don't miss this opportunity. Sign up today!
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This week, Thursday through Sunday, July 14, is our SUMMER SALE in the SHOP!
Photo above: New in the Shop - laser-cut wooden NL souvenirs.
Photo, right: Yes -- the Race Rock t-shirts are here!
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A New Roof for New London's 1833 Custom House Museum!
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Water was reported 'leaking in buckets' through the then-new roof in 1836.
We need the roof replaced!
In fact, replacing the roof and once-&-for-all keeping the water out will be the most-significant repair we possibly can make!
Please donate & become a Charter contributor to our New Roof campaign. https://gofund.me/c8238f7d
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This week at the Custom House
We appreciate our friends at the Custom House.
On Thursday, Anne Wilkinson came by with a check from the Chelsea Groton Foundation -- one that benefits the whole community: the Foundation is sponsoring free visits to the Custom House for all New London residents through December. Joining Anne for the presentation is NLMS honorary trustee Carolyn Leuze. Photo, from left: me, Anne, and Carolyn.
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Pat Todd at Blu-Prints Unlimited, has been saving the day for New Londoners for decades. In fact, this is her 50th anniversary at Blu-Prints!
Overnight she kindly redesigned our Sale banner and printed it just in time for the weekend.
Here's another community perk co-sponsored by Veolia/ NL Water Authority and the Chelsea Groton Foundation: this summer New London residents can visit Harbor Lighthouse with $5 tickets. Sign up now! We want you to see it!
--Susan
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Now on in Noank - the Annual Noank Artists Exhibition. On view through September 1, 2024. New pieces added as others are sold. | |  |
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These familiar scenes are by Rebecca Brown.
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film: Friday, July 26, 6 PM
regatta: Saturday, July 27, 12 noon on
Regatta of Currach Rowers
Custom House Pier, New London Waterfront Park
The New London Currach Rowers will host their annual Regatta on Saturday, July 27, beginning at noon, and continuing throughout the afternoon. Photo, above: New London Currach Rowers.
On the eve of the Regatta (July 26 at 6pm), the Currach Rowers and Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a showing of the film, The Camino Voyage, at the New London Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, New London. The showing is open to the public, no charge. For more information: facebook.com/nlcurrachrowers/
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Photo: if you're wondering what Steve Hambey has been up to out back, this week he's added daylilies and new planters filled with fiery celosia.
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View Online Exhibitions of New London Maritime History from the Custom House Maritime Museum's Frank L. McGuire Library..
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Facebook the Custom House SHOP for gifts with an extra feel-good factor -- when you shop with us your purchases support our exhibitions, & educational programs.
Photo: Russ Cereola brought us some super New London souvenirs!
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Facebook New London Ledge Light for restoration updates, summer tours & other announcements. The LLF reports that in July, important restoration work will take place. For safety and insurance concerns, that means that visits out to the lighthouse will be delayed at least until August! Please watch this facebook page for news as to when tours resume.
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We're on Instagram! @nlmaritime.
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Don't Stop Believing in a Plastic-Free Future!
Support the NL Maritime Society while protecting the earth -- we receive 20%. Easy - effective - earth-friendly. Tru-earth laundry detergent is sold in strips -- no plastic! Find out more at http://tru-earth.sjv.io/NewLondonMaritimeSociety --Thanks!
Photo, below: boats Saturday evening before the fireworks.
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