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Juneteenth Festival
Campfire Discussion
Friday, June 9 | 6PM-8PM
Hempsted Houses
Gather around the campfire for a community conversation on the grounds of the Hempsted Houses to commemorate historic and present-day struggles toward freedom and hear more about the work of Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project.
Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome! This is a free event.
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Discover both the hidden and larger-than-life gems in Groton and New London during CT Open House Day.
Start in Groton Heights or Downtown New London or Fort Trumbull State Park for a fun-filled day filled with special events, festivals, demonstrations, and guided tours. Take the New London shuttle to tour the sights, then hop on the water taxi to explore the sites across the river.
The special hop-on, hop-off harbor cruise fare via the water taxi is $5 for all and is good for all day with promo code 2023CTOHD. Children ages 3 and under are free.
Reserve your harbor cruise in advance or at the boat. The harbor cruise schedule flows in a continuous loop beginning at 11 AM and ending at 7 PM at Fort Trumbull State Park as follows::
- Fort Trumbull State Park - on the hour
- City Pier - 20 minutes after the hour
- Thames Landing in Groton City - 40 minutes after the hour
New London Community Shuttle Map 2023
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Juneteenth Festival cont'd.
Community Celebration
Saturday, June 10 | 11AM-4PM
Hempsted Houses
Join Connecticut Landmarks for a Juneteenth celebration with the City of New London, highlighting the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding New London neighborhood, with partners.
The free celebration will feature music, dance, performances, a Witness Stone installation, and a dash of history, with activities and crafts for children. Speakers include Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project, Tammy Denease of the Connecticut Freedom Trail, and artist Jazzmen Lee-Johnson.
Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome! This is a free event.
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Narrated Boat Tour
Submarines, Battlefields and Betrayers. The Military on the Thames.
Saturday, June 10 | 4:05PM
Thames River Heritage Park
From the vantage point of the river you‘ll understand the strategic value of this storied waterway and region and hear a few of the 1000 stories in the Park. For centuries our harbor has guarded the Thames River and entry to Long Island Sound, with Navy and Coast Guard installations, the ship building industries that support them, as well as two forts that have seen battles, defeats and the birthplace of the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.
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Old Town Mill
Open House
Saturday, June 10 | Grounds Only
Old Town Mill
Originally built in 1650 by John Winthrop Jr., the founder of New London and later the Governor of Connecticut, the Mill is one of the oldest industrial sites in Connecticut. Water wheel demonstrations and grist mill tours.
ADMISSION - FREE / WEBSITE
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Neighborhood Celebration
Open House
Saturday, June 10 | 10AM-3PM
Avery-Copp House Museum
Enjoy our special 18th Century theme.
Meet a Revolutionary War soldier, see a historic fashion display, learn to play dulcimer music, and explore homemade herbal medicine! Take your own picture with our vintage paper moon photo prop, discover the fairy garden, and play old-fashioned games for children.
ADMISSION - FREE / WEBSITE
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Nathan Hale School House
Open House
Saturday, June 10 | Grounds Only
Nathan Hale School House
Visit the last school house in which Nathan Hale taught before volunteering to spy on the British on behalf of the colonists during the America Revolution.
ADMISSION - FREE / WEBSITE
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Friends of Fort Griswold
Guided Tours / Monument Climb
Saturday, June 10 | 10AM-3PM
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
The Friends of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park will greet visitors to the Fort on CT Open House Day, Climb 166 steps to the top of the Groton Monument, tour the Monument Museum, or enjoy a guided tour of the battlefield at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Do some shopping for great books, mugs, patches, and other Fort Griswold memorabilia.
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ADMISSION - FREE / WEBSITE
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Open House
Custom House Maritime Museum
Saturday, June 10 | 10AM-5PM
New London Custom House
New London's historic custom house at 150 Bank Street was designed by Robert Mills, one of the country's first formally trained architects and built in 1833-35. It is now the home of the New London Maritime Society which curates a museum covering the city's maritime history. For CT Open House Day the museum is offering free admission plus 10% off gift shop purchases (30% off for members).
ADMISSION - FREE on CT Open House Day / WEBSITE
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Friends of Fort Trumbull
Visitor Center Interactive Exhibits
Saturday, June 10 | 9AM-5PM
Fort Trumbull State Park
Immerse yourself in an interactive history lesson at the visitor center or just walk the Fort and its ramparts for a view of the Thames River. A visit to Fort Trumbull has something for everyone including a boardwalk, fishing pier and hop-on, hop-off Harbor Cruises, which depart from the northern-most dock for visits to historic Downtown New London and historic Groton Bank. Grounds open dawn to dusk.
FREE ADMISSION
to Visitor Center on CT Open House Day / WEBSITE
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Ebenezer Avery House
Guided Tours
Saturday, June 10 | 10AM-3PM
Ebenezer Avery House Museum
Located at the base of Fort Griswold and a short walk from Thames River Landing where the water taxi docks, this 1750 circa home which became hospital of necessity after the Battle of fort Griswold is filled with period pieces that is sure to bring delight to all who enter.
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ADMISSION - FREE / WEBSITE
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Permanent & Special Exhibits
American Perspectives, Tiffany In New London, Barkley Hendrick in New London, Small Wonders
Saturday, June 10 | 10AM-5PM
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to offer free admission to all on CT Open House Day. Explore the museum's permanent collection exhibitions American Perspectives and Tiffany in New London, as well as our great summer shows Barkley L. Hendricks in New London and Small Wonders: Insects in Focus. Family centric exploration guides are free to pick up to help young learners enjoy the museum.
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ADMISSION - FREE
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Broadway Kids & Co. present
2023 Showcase
Saturday, June 10 | 2PM
Garde Arts Center
Broadway Kids & Company’s annual student showcase features a variety of dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, acro, lyrical, musical theatre, hip hop, and even voice. Talented students have been working hard all year to perfect their craft and bring you a show filled with passion, energy, and creativity.
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Live Music Performance
Ken Serio Quartet
Saturday, June 10 | 7PM
Hygienic Art Park
The Quartet is a collective of Rock and Jazz musicians from diverse backgrounds that adds to their unique sound. Founded by Drummer, Ken Serio in 2016, the Quartet features Sinan Bakir on Guitar, Jedd Chiebowski on Bass, and Vocalist, Josi Davis is the lead singer of the quartet.
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Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra
Conduct Us!
Sunday, June 11 | 11AM-1:30PM
Hygienic Art Park
Members of the ECSO will be seated at the Hygienic Art Park waiting to perform, all they need is a conductor! You are invited to step up to the podium and ECSO's Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada will be your personal guide. Pack a lunch or enjoy takeout from the many eateries on Bank Street and stop by.
ADMISSION - FREE
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What Matters Most Tour
Ben Folds with Tall Heights
Tuesday, June 13 | 7:30PM
Garde Arts Center
Folds first rose to fame in the mid-’90s with Ben Folds Five, whose acerbic, genre-bending take on piano pop helped define an entire era of alternative rock and established him as one of the most ambitious and versatile songwriters of his generation.Touring his new body of work, What Matters Most, Folds brings his storied musical career to the Garde for what should be an intimate experience. The duo Tall Heights will be opening up the evening.
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Gallery Talk
Barkley L. Hendricks in New London
Wednesday, June 14 | 5:30PM-7PM
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Join us for a gallery talk exploring the exhibition Barkley L. Hendricks in New London with curator Tanya Pohrt. Learn more about the stories behind the works on view and Hendrick’s engagement with different art styles. Members $10 / Non-members $15
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From Iraq, a Story of Triumph
Ameen Modak's The Curve
Thursday, June 15 | 7PM
Garde Arts Center
Iraqi composer and multi-instrumentalist Ameen Mokdad joins the New London Community Orchestra, Cuatro Puntos Ensemble, and Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet to tell his story live and in person to American audiences for the first time. The collection of 19 original pieces was composed during Mokdad’s years in hiding from the Islamic State. The 19 songs form a soundscape that transverses a range of emotions: fear, defeat, hope, and rebirth. The Curve has had live performances around the world since its creation and has enjoyed truly international status, with appearances in films, airtime on NPR, and streaming success that puts it in the top 7% of all albums on Spotify.
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On-going Events in the Park | |
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Summer Story Time
Mondays
June 12, 26 | 10AM
Bill Memorial Library
Children with a caregiver are invited to a Summer Time Story Time, for children ages birth through age 5. Story Time meets most Mondays at 10:00 AM at the library through August 26. Story Time features stories, songs with live music, and finger plays in the Children’s Room.
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Music & Movement
Tuesday, June 13, 20, 27 | 10AM
Bill Memorial Library
Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and explore music with instruments. This program is supported by CT Humanities and no registration is required.
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Friends of Fort Griswold
Monthly Meeting
Thursday, June 15 | 7 PM
Fort Griswold Monument House Museum
Join the FoFG at their monthly meeting to help plan programs and events, which preserve the heritage and legacy of this historic fort and battlefield.
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Monthly Program
Lego Club
Thursday, June 15 | 4PM-5PM
Bill Memorial Library
Children in grades 1 through 5 are invited to join in the monthly Lego challenge. The library supplies the LEGOS and you supply the imagination! Families and siblings are also invited to attend. Please note: LEGO creations stay at the library to ensure that there will be plenty of bricks for the next LEGO Time event. Call the library at 860-445-0392 for more information.
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Visit the Park's Heritage Sites | Thames River Heritage Park Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization committed to connecting, preserving, supporting and promoting the history and heritage sites along the Thames River estuary today and for generations to come. | |
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Give the Gift (or gift yourself) an Experience with a TRHP Gift Card.
Historic boat tours, full moon and fireworks cruises, Stories of the Thames Wine & Cheese Lecture Series, Docent Academy and more.
One River. A Thousand Stories.
thamesriverheritagepark.org
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Thank you to our Sponsors and Grantors
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