Connecticut children + one accompanying adult may visit the Custom House for FREE!
The New London Maritime Society was just awarded a $2,500 grant from Connecticut Humanities to support our participation in the CT Summer at the Museum initiative.
The program invites Connecticut children ages 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult to visit participating museums free of charge from July 1 through September 5, 2022.
Funding for the initiative is provided by the CT General Assembly, the with the support of Connecticut Humanities and the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the federal ARPA.
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$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 (sold out).
Special for New London residents, only, thanks to a grant from Veolia/New London Water Authority and a donation from Edward Chalé, boat tickets to explore inside Ledge Lighthouse and visits to New London Harbor Light are just $5 for New London school children (age 7 through 18) and their parents. ~ We also have a limited number of fully-sponsored tickets with no fee!
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, top: Anna & Jack made the climb at Harbor Light on Saturday! Christina Corcoran
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What's Up at the
Custom House
July 3, 2022
The Custom House Maritime Museum & Shop are open 1-5 PM, Wednesday - Sunday, and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM.
Photo: John, our VP, made the climb at Ledge! Christina Corcoran
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We thank our sponsors - ARPA - Bodenwein Foundation - 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 - 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. We have a limited number of sponsored tickets with no fee. Come on -- sign up today!
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Saturdays & Sundays in July & August
Boat trips out to Ledge Light the next five weekends! We're bringing groups to visit inside the lighthouse. Trips take about 80 minutes. We're using the water taxi. Tickets are $50 adult, $35 for youth. Ledge lighthouse tours.
Photo: Steve & Susan Hameby. Christina Corcoran. The Hameby family volunteers as docents at the museum on Saturdays from 10 to 1. As of last Thursday, Steve is the newest member of the NLMS board!
Special for July, tickets are just $5 for New London school children & their families. We have limited sponsored tickets with no fee. Come on -- sign up today!
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July 19, 1:30 PM
JIBBOOM CLUB
On July 19, the JIBBOOM CLUB presents diver Jay Kane, who will discuss the dive display at the Customs House. Much of that collection is on loan to the museum from Jay.
Jay Kane is a commercial diver and diving supervisor with forty years experience with underwater construction, ships husbandry and salvage operations. Jay has been working in the Northeast for State of CT, State of MA, Electric Boat Corp, General Dynamics, Amtrak and many water companies in the Northeast. Photo: Jay Kane (center) after diving off of Fort Trumbull in a Mark V helmet and vintage dive gear.
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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Sunday, July 31, 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 with me 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!
Photo: June OpenMic. yes, that's Caleb.
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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: artist Kate Wells has made a new postcard of Harbor Light!
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The NL HarborCam will focus on the SailFest Fireworks this coming Saturday, July 9, at 9 PM! Log on and watch the show. Then tune in and listen!
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Save the Date
IRISH CURRACH REGATTA IN NEW LONDON, JULY 29-30
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Sebastien Jean Michel is running the lighthouse tours this summer. We did a dry run to Ledge Light on Friday. This summer, we're leasing the Water Taxi for our boat excursions.
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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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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.
Photo: the Briney Bank Border alongside the Custom House is coming into bloom.
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We're on Instagram! nlmaritime
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Photo, above, New London Harbor Light on Friday morning.
Have a Sparkling 4th!
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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