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new in the SHOP
As we prepare for the Holidays delightful new gifts arrive in the Shop almost daily -- but in limited quantities. (We have only two, each, of the marine and space mobiles, for example.) These whimsical creations were hand-made in Paris by a traditional Chinese kitemaker -- painted silk on a bamboo frame.
Custom House Muesum SHOP
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What's Up at the
Custom House
October 23, 2022
Become a member
sign up online.
The museum is open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Wed. & Sat., and from 1 to 5 PM, Thurs., Fri. & Sun.
Photo: Christina Corcoran was back in the classroom (here at Winthrop Elementary) with NLMS's Local-History & Landmarks program for the 3rd grade.
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We thank all our sponsors - ARPA - Bodenwein Foundation - Astor Place - Chelsea Groton Foundation - Community Foundation of Eastern CT - CT Humanities - CT Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts - Eleven+ - Frank Loomis Palmer Fund - Maco Family Fund - New London Cultural District - 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 or by appointment
Visit Inside New London Harbor Lighthouse!
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! Photo: visitors on Saturday made the climb!, Christina Corcoran; below, visitors from near Chicago last Monday.
Tours take 40 minutes. Book a tour for up-to five people: click to sign up, or email to schedule a tour during the week. Tickets are $35, $30 for NLMS members, $25 youth through age 18. Sign up today!
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Sunday, October 30, 6-9 PM
Open Mic at the Museum
Open Mic meets from 6-9 PM on the last Sunday of the month. It's co-hosted by Doc Frazier and Christina Corcoran.
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!
Photo: singer at the September Open Mic.
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A Member of Charter Oak?
Please Donate to NLMS!
At this time of year, Charter Oak offers the unique opportunity to double your donation. Charter Oak will match your donation to NLMS up to $500 (in increments of $25).
It's easy to do: (1) fill out a short Charter Oak form (tax ID: 061086688), (2) donate to NLMS in person, or mail us a check. Forms will be available at the Custom House desk. To mail a check address and send it to:
New London Maritime Society
150 Bank Street.
New London CT 06320
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Are you a gardener?
These exuberant Japanese anemones 'Honorine Jobert' in the Briney Bank Border were purchased three years ago from Brent & Becky's.
It's not too late to order your bulbs through Brent & Becky's Bloomin' Bucks; 25% of the cost will be donated to the New London Maritime Society.
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SHOP at the MUSEUM
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 museum exhibitions & educational programs.
Photo: comorant, tern, oyster catcher, gull: wooden waterbird postcards (& magnets, too)
are new in the Shop.
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Last week at the Custom House...
There was a crowd on Tuesday. In fact, it was standing room, only, for a talk by the artist Brechin Lee Morgan. Brec told the story of how he sailed single-handedly around the world; sketchbooks from that trip still inspire his paintings. We had artists in the audience, and a handful of first-timers along with our regulars.
It's a lively group that gathers for Jibboom. The Jibboom Club is not a 'club' but an open friendly gathering which meets monthly on the third Tuesday, March through November. All are welcome. We have coffee and cookies, and it's free. The next meeting will be November 15. If you missed it, we now have Brec's book about his adventure in our Shop.
Behind the scenes, we're doing a lot with the schools. Two classes of sixth graders from Norwich were in to see the Amistad exhibition Friday morning, and the Local-History & Landmarks program is now booming along in four NL elementary schools.
At the museum, repairs from winter's water damage are almost complete. Our new show will be hung, and the woolies exhibition put back in place this week. Open Mic is next Sunday at 6. We want to see you there!
Photo, below: Brec talks with the audience.
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October 30, 2022, 5:00 PM
Memorial Concert for Aymeric Dupré la Tour
Join Aymeric's family, friends and musical colleagues to celebrate his musical legacy on Sunday, October 30, 2022, 5:00 PM,at the United Church of Stonington, 67 Main Street, Stonington, CT.
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We're online & on facebook!
Watch New London HarborCam, our 24/7 eye on the harbor. We've had over 2.3 million viewers! Photo, above: an early morning visitor.
Photo: a Winthrop student completes this week's Local-History & Landmarks project.
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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.
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Photo: climbing up Harbor Light. Christina Corcoran.
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Facebook Race Rock Lighthouse T.A. Scott built this lighthouse in the middle of the Race. Find links to the film & architects' report.
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We're on Instagram! @nlmaritime
Photo, below: Our new vintage Slipova sailor suit, ca. 1920, on the 20th-c wall in Kids Ahoy.
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Have a Sparkling Day!
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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nlmaritimesociety.org
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