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Summer Campsat Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Ave, MysticKick off summer at Riverfest! Tour visiting fishing vessels docked at the Museum for the weekend, and absorb yourself in special historical demonstrations like sail handling aboard historic vessels, cod fishing, and open hearth cooking. Enjoy local seafood and beverages while listening to live music by the Mystic River, or shop at a variety of […]
CT Open House Day on the Thames
Discover both the hidden and larger-than-life gems in Groton and New London during CT Open House Day. Once a year on the 2nd Saturday in June, sites in Thames River Heritage Park host open houses in celebration of CT Open House Day. Start in Groton Heights or Downtown New London or Fort Trumbull State Park […]
Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Ave, MysticExhibition on June 8, 2024, through September 2, 2024 Based on French author Jules Verne’s 1870 classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, this exhibition brings to life the adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical submarine Nautilus, and the mythical world he inhabited. At the center of this fantasy world is the giant Nautilus where visitors can climb aboard and […]
Historic Boat Tours on the Thames: Submarines, Battlefields and Betrayers.
City Pier New LondonSaturdays and Sundays 11:40 am to 12:55 pm For centuries our harbor has guarded the Thames River 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 […]
Donuts with Dad on The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Essex Steam Train 1 Railroad Ave., EssexKick off your Father’s Day celebrations this year with a morning train & riverboat cruise on the Becky Thatcher Riverboat! It’s our annual Donuts with Dad breakfast celebration and we will be featuring a giant selection of delicious treats from the Beach Donut Shop in Clinton CT! Coffee and tea are on us, Dad! All […]
Water, Wampum & Medicine Wheels. Mohegan Life on the Thames Boat Tour
City Pier New LondonThe 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 members, their stories demonstrate how crucial the Thames River was for food, wildlife, transportation, and trade as well as […]
White Sails, Black Hands: The African-American Experience on Connecticut’s Waters on the Thames Boat Tour
City Pier New LondonSpend an afternoon with Hempsted staff on the Thames River Heritage Water Taxi to learn about New London's history. This tour will explore the stories of a fugitive slave, Black Revolutionary Patriots, Black Governors and Whalers, the Amistad and more. For more information and other tour topics and dates
Shipwright’s Daughter Rum Runner Dinner Aboard the Sabino Steamboat
Sabino Steamboat Mystic Bascule Bridge, MysticJOIN US FOR A 2-HOUR SUNSET CRUISE aboard the beautifully restored Sabino Steamboat WITH FOOD FROM JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST, CHEF DAVID STANDRIDGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REAL MCCOY RUM & WINES FROM UNGRAFTED SELECTIONS. ENJOY CULINARY DELIGHTS LIKE SUSTAINABLY SOURCED NEW ENGLAND POKE BOWL, SUSHI HAND ROLLS & CRAFT COCKTAILS FROM THE OPEN BAR AS […]
Norwalk Boat Show 2025
Norwalk Cove Marina 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd, NorwalkSeptember 18-21, 2025 The Discover Boating® Norwalk Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, returns to the Norwalk Cove Marina September 18-21, 2024, with more boats to see & shop, free boating lessons & rides, paddle sports demos, and fun for the whole family. The Northeast’s favorite fall boating event provides four days of waterfront activities and […]
Hunter’s Full Supermoon Cruises on the Thames
City Pier New LondonOctober 16 and 17 Join us for a magical cruise down the Thames to Ledge Light as the Full Moon rises over the Sound. For more information and other tour topics and dates
Trees in the Rigging at Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CTTrees in the Rigging is back on December 1st! Join us at the Museum for a full day of holiday fun. Together with the Essex Historical Society and Safe Harbor Dauntless & Essex Island, the Connecticut River Museum is pleased to reinvigorate this classic event. Starting at noon, inside the Museum, there will be craft projects for kids. On […]
Lecture: Thomas Townsend and Ken Murphy, “The Survival of CIRRUS: A Maine Icon Reaches Home” at Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Ave, MysticOn December 12 join us for the third and final 2024 Fall Lecture Series presentation and hear about the progress of the upcoming Wells Boat Hall. Learn how the legendary Herreshoff yawl CIRRUS is brought back to gleaming life after a two year refurbishment. Led by marine carpenter Thomas Townsend and then-owner Ken Murphy, the […]