Above, a much-anticipated gift to the Custom House arrived on Saturday.
Several years ago, our musician friend, Aymeric Dupré la Tour, suggested the Custom House as home for a remarkable 1812 forte piano. The piano, the gift of Mary G. and Frederick W. Keith, Jr. of Ledyard, required some work, so it has spent time with Kenneth Huebner III, of Huebner Piano Service -- a true piano whisperer. It arrived at the Custom House on Saturday afternoon, and it is remarkable, with a beautiful resonant sound! Thank you, all!
~ Within weeks, we should have information about the possibility of private mini-concerts, at the Custom House, with Aymeric on the forte piano.
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It's the Jewish New Year and start of a new season -- and we are ready for it at the Custom House; let's move on!
Our terrific MUSEUM SHOP is now open by appointment. Members always receive a 10% discount.
The Custom House Maritime Museum currently is not open for tours.
We plan to reopen the museum on a regular schedule for members only, by mid-October.
Please watch your mail this week for our membership renewal letters; we miss you!
Below, the scene at Harbor Light. No, we will not be in the movies this time...
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What's Up at the Custom House - September 20, 2020 |
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New London Maritime Society - local friendly authentic
Telling the stories of New London's waterfront
& preserving four historic maritime sites
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New London Maritime Society thanks our Friends & Sponsors |
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John Steffian, Jr., The Maco Family Fund, DOCKO, the state of Connecticut, CtHumanties, USLHS, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Chelsea Groton Bank, the City of New London ,& CDBG
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Brent and Becky's Bulbs supports non-profits by donating 25% of one's flower bulb purchase to groups like New London Maritime Society.
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Plant a garden! We did. It's alongside the Custom House. This is the 2nd season for the Briney Bank border's Japanese anemones, above, which were ordered last year from Brent & Becky's.
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We're giving tours to visit inside New London Harbor Lighthouse.
We meet at the lighthouse, then climb 116 steps to the lantern room -- all the while learning about the 260-year history of Harbor Light, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country, and the tallest on Long Island Sound. The views at the top are spectacular!
photo: Sea Scout Ethan Kerr at the lighthouse on Saturday.
The visit takes around 45 minutes. Everyone uses hand sanitizer and we all wear masks.
Tours for one small Covid pod of up-to four people may be arranged by emailing [email protected].
Suggested donations are $35 for adults, $30 for NLMS members, & $25 for youth 7-to 18 years old.
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This year, we received a $60,000 Good-to-Great grant from the state for work at Harbor Light. Above, the water connection for landscaping was completed last week!
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Your gift to us will be matched through November 25, 2020.
Charter Oak Credit Union is committed to giving back to charitable entities that are meaningful to its members.
It’s simple – they give back because it is part of the foundation from which credit unions were built on…people helping people – and they’re proud to offer our members the opportunity to maximize their charitable donations through our 1:1 Matching Gifts Program. Here's how to give.
Pfizer, too, is matching donations of retirees through 2020. Please consider NLMS for your charitable donation.
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There they were: Attraction Signs for the Custom House Museum at exit 83, off I-95 (ours is in the lower left). It only took six years!
There are many people to thank, foremost among them Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Paul Formica, Congressman Joe Courtney, Rep. Anthony Nolan, and Rep. Joe de la Cruz.
The 2020 Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New London, CT takes off today, Sunday, September 20, at noon.
This year, it will be a car parade. The route will be longer than in the past and will go throughout the City of New London. The parade will take place RAIN or SHINE. We're sorry but the Jibboom Club will not take part this time, but we'll be there, cheering from the sidelines.
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The MUSEUM SHOP is now open by appointment. If you happen to be downtown, call 860-447-2501 to see if we're open. We have laser-cut cards.
We want to remind everyone that, if they shop online, they can donate to the New London Maritime Society Inc by shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/06-1086688. |
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Keep an eye on the harbor 24/7 with the New London HarborCam. We're at 1.1 million views since July 2019.
Here is another spectacular sunrise in New London, the color enhanced by smoke for west coast fires.
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Facebook the Custom House MUSEUM SHOP for gifts with an extra feel good factor -- when you shop with us your purchases support our exhibitions, & educational programs.
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Below, a very special gift.
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150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320 | 860-447-2501
The Custom House Maritime Museum is closed until further notice | 860-447-2501
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