MARITIME
Events

JIBBOOM CLUB #1 at the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London
New London Maritime SocietyJIBBOOM CLUB #1 meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM. Join us for a talk, good company, coffee & cookies. Sponsored by the Maco Family Fund, the gatherings are FREE and open to all. In August, JIBBOOM temporarily moves to the 4th Tuesday, August 26. This month John Steward takes us on a journey […]

Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel: Up and Down the River: A Mohegan History Film for America 250 at Lyman Allyn Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonThis year’s theme is Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776. The speakers will explore the meaning of freedom in America, examining its historical implications for various segments of society, all from a local perspective. The plot of Up and Down the River follows the challenges faced by the Mohegan people, especially tribal women, living along the Massapequotuck (now called Thames) as […]
$15 – $20
Marvin Espy: The African American Perspective of Celebrating the 250th at Lyman Allyn Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonThis year’s theme is Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776. The speakers will explore the meaning of freedom in America, examining its historical implications for various segments of society, all from a local perspective. Understand the African American perspective of the promises and potential of the freedom offered in the Declaration of Independence, particularly through the lens of Juneteenth […]
$15 – $20
CT Blue Economy Education Resources Workshop in Groton
Project Oceanology 1080 Shennecossett Rd., GrotonStatewide workshop focused on strengthening marine and maritime education, bringing together K-12 educators, school leaders, marine science organizations and businesses. Workshop will feature panel discussions, hands-on demonstrations and opportunities to connect with providers of marine and maritime experiential learning. Free For more information

Bev York: The Women’s Suffrage Movement at Lyman Allyn Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonThis year’s theme is Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776. The speakers will explore the meaning of freedom in America, examining its historical implications for various segments of society, all from a local perspective. Bev York will introduce and share the stories and words of six suffragists from Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Alice Paul. She will […]
$15 – $20
A Community Conversation on Immigration at Lyman Allyn Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonThis year’s theme is Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776. The speakers will explore the meaning of freedom in America, examining its historical implications for various segments of society, all from a local perspective. Panelists: Margaret Rodriguez, Tabitha Sookdeo, Chris Vials, Julie Cagel and Sister Mary Jude Lazarus Community members are invited to a forum […]
$15 – $20
Tom Anderson: This Fine Piece of Water: An Environmental History of Long Island Sound at Lyman Allyn Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonThis year’s theme is Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776. The speakers will explore the meaning of freedom in America, examining its historical implications for various segments of society, all from a local perspective. Tom Andersen’s talk will show how the attitude the Dutch and English brought to North America led to decades of devastating […]
$15 – $20
Tour The Oosterschelde with the Greenwich Historical Society
Bush-Holley House Museum 47 Strickland Road, Cos CobCelebrate America’s 250th birthday with Greenwich Historical Society! Take a public tour of the historic tall ship, The Oosterschelde, and enjoy fun activities in honor of this momentous birthday. More information coming soon! For more information







