$5 tickets for NL Youth & Parents to
Visit inside Harbor & Ledge Lights
This summer, the New London Maritime Society (NLMS) wants everyone back visiting inside the three historic beacons just off our shore, which are owned by NLMS. We've declared July & August 2022 Lighthouse Summer and are dedicating our efforts to increased public access and lighthouse preservation.
There will be weekend trips to both Harbor and Ledge lighthouses through July and August, and two trips to Race Rock on August 13 and 20.
Special for New London residents, only, thanks to a grant from Veolia/New London Water Authority, boat tickets to explore inside Ledge Lighthouse and visits to New London Harbor Light are just $5 for New London youth (age 7 through 18) and their parents. Sign up today!
All tickets must be purchased in advance online; links to tours and other special Lighthouse Summer events will be posted on the maritime society website: nlmaritimesociety.org.
Photo: Bianca and Sarah took our first New London Lighthouse Summer tour on Saturday!
Bianca performed on violin at the Custom House on Make Music Day with the NL Youth Orchestra. Next weekend, they're going to Ledge Light!
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today - Sunday, June 26, 6-9 PM
OpenMic at the Museum
OpenMic meets from 6-9 PM on the last Sunday of the month.
Christina Corcoran writes: I am excited to announce that the very talented Doc Frazier will be co-hosting Open Mic at the Museum !
Our monthly open mic welcomes performers of all kinds. Share your music, poetry, prose, stand-up, or just say what is on your mind. Bring your instruments, perform, or just sit back and enjoy!
This month's Open Mic will be in memory of our dear friend Aymeric Dupre la Tour. Please come down and enjoy the music and remember our friend who left us too soon.
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June 28, 1:30 PM
JIBBOOM CLUB
A native of Belmont, NH, Steve joined the U.S. Navy in 1971 and retired from the Naval Reserves in 2005. As a civilian, he worked as a defense contractor for over 40 years, retiring in December 2018. He is a member of several Veterans organizations. He has lived in New London with his wife Elaine for over 40 years.
Jibboom is not a 'club' but an open, friendly gathering, with a speaker, refreshments, and good conversation. Sponsored by the Maco Family Fund.
Please come and bring a friend!
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What's Up at the
Custom House
June 26, 2022
The Custom House Maritime Museum & Shop are open 1-5 PM, Wednesday - Sunday, and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM.
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We thank our sponsors - Bodenwein Foundation - Chelsea Groton Foundation - Community Foundation of Eastern CT - CT Humanities - Eleven+ - Frank Loomis Palmer Fund - Maco Family Fund - Robinson+Cole - State of CT - SVOG U.S. Small Business Administration - Veolia / NL Water Authority.
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Saturdays & Sundays at 11 & 11:45
We give tours year-round!
Meet at the lighthouse, then climb 116 steps to the lantern room -- all the while learning the 262-year history of Harbor Light, one of the oldest lights in the country, and the tallest on Long Island Sound. The 1865 4th-order fresnel lens remains in the lantern room. Views at the top are spectacular!
Tours take 40 minutes. Everyone uses hand sanitizer and we all wear masks. Book a tour for up-to five people: click to sign up, or email to schedule a tour during the week.
Special in July -- tickets are just $5 for New London youth & family. Come on -- sign up today!
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Saturdays & Sundays in July & August
Boat trips out to Ledge Light start next weekend! We're bringing groups to visit inside the lighthouse. Trips take about 80 minutes. We're using the water taxi.
Tickets are $50 adulte, $35 for youth.
Special for July, tickets are just $5 for New London youth & family. Come on -- sign up today!
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Twice this year, New London Maritime Society offers trips to visit inside Race Rock Lighthouse. Space is limited -- each trip has a maximum of six passengers. You will land by boat at Race Rock Light Station and explore throughout Race Rock Lighthouse. Sorry -- these trips SOLD OUT almost immediately upon being listed.
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Have fun, find gifts, & support the NL Maritime Society. Our gifts have an extra feel good factor: when you shop with us, your purchases support the museum exhibitions & educational programs. The Shop is open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 PM, and fr0m 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday.
Photo: We've got block-print tablecloths & napkins, and wrapping paper with sharks, lobsters, fish, & octopi.
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With the new camera, we change the view from time to time -- in this case, to catch a submarine coming in.
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Facebook New London HarborCam, our eye on the harbor. Thanks to your many generous donations and a sponsorship from the Chelsea Groton Foundation, the camera is back!
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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 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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Facebook New London Ledge Light for restoration updates, summer tours & other announcements. Summer tours to explore inside Ledge Lighthouse have been added.
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Facebook Ledge Light Foundation friends group to follow ongoing restoration efforts. LLF installed a new bumper this week, with will allow for out tours beginning next weekend.
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Facebook Race Rock Lighthouse T.A. Scott built this lighthouse in the middle of the Race. Watch for our upcoming campaign to restore Race Rock, to launch July 26.
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We're on Instagram! nlmaritime
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Photo, above, Sailboat races on Saturday, as seen from Harbor Light.
It's Summer's first Weekend!
The Custom House Maritime Museum is open Wed.-Sun., 1-5 PM, Sat. from 10 AM- 5PM.
150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320 | 860-447-2501
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