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This week at the Custom House...
Last November, our trustees decided on a worthy goal for 2023, New London Maritime Society's 40th anniversary. Once and for all, we would fix the roof and get the water out of the Custom House!
Last fall, we applied for grants.
In January we hired architects Walter Sedovic and Jill Gotthelf to make a plan.
This week we received the first installment towards funding that campaign goal: a $162,000 award from the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund!
We are stunned -- overjoyed -- relieved!
With this strong support from the Palmer Foundation, NLMS will launch its campaign this May, to coincide with national Historic Preservation Month.
Stay tuned.
Admittedly, overall other finances are really tight. But we are confident and so very grateful. We will be counting upon your support.
On another note, in recognition of the efforts needed to combat climate change and its effects, Gov. Lamont has declared March 22 through March 29 Climate Action Week in the State of Connecticut. Send lawmakers a message: Keep CT's Climate Promise. Do it today! Preservation of the earth and of our landmarks are responsibilities we cannot but embrace.
-- Susan Tamulevich
Photo, above: architect Robert Mills' drawing/plan for New London's custom house. pencil, pen, gouache. 1833. NLMS collection.
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