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2025 TRHP Lecture Series

Seeds of Revolution on the Thames and Beyond

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London


Thames River Heritage Park, New London County Historical Society and Lyman Allyn Art Museum are pleased to present the 2025 Lecture Series: “Seeds of Revolution on the Thames and Beyond.”


Hosted at the Lyman Allyn, lectures will explore events that seeded discontent and sparked the American Revolution and influenced the history of the region. The 5-part series will occur once a month through May 2025.


Lecture Schedule

January 29th: Mariners, Patriotism and Revolution with Steve Manuel 

February 12th: Geology, Decrees and Deposits with James King

March 12th: Equal, Enslaved and Marginalized with Tom Schuch

April 23rd: Religious Ideals, Realities and Sermons with Dr. Tricia Peone

May 14th: Unrest, Rebellion and Protection with Richard Rogers


A reception featuring wine and light hors d'oeuvres will kick off each evening at 6pm and the lecture will promptly follow at 7pm. Purchase individual lecture tickets or save with a Series Pass!

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2025 TRHP Academy

Annual Program for Future Volunteers

New London & Groton, Connecticut


Discover the rich history of the Thames River this winter alongside experienced teachers and fellow scholars! This program is quickly filling up. Now is the time to register!


Thames River Heritage Park Academy is 10 weeks of scholarly and engaging presentations and private tours of heritage sites providing the perfect opportunity for history lovers and those looking to volunteer their time throughout the year.


Weekly Schedule

Thursdays, 9AM - 12:30PM

February 13 - April 17, 2025

Make-Up Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

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Honoring History & Legacy

Black History Month Ceremony

SAT, FEB 1 | 10AM-12PM

Municipal Building, Groton


This celebratory event will kick off Black History Month and will be co-hosted by the City of Groton and the New London NAACP Branch. All are welcome to attend this public gathering.



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Worldwide Celebration

Take Your Child to the Library Day

SAT, FEB 1 | 10AM-2PM

Bill Memorial Library, Groton


Head to BML for crafts, activities, snacks, cool photos with a green screen, and more! Also, enjoy a special exhibit of artwork created by the children at Riverfront Children’s Center. This initiative to learn more about your local library is celebrated internationally! No registration necessary.



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Free First Saturday

Valentine's Day Cards

SAT, FEB 1 | 11AM-1PM

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London


Admission is free all day on the first Saturday of every month at the museum. All ages are welcome to participate in an art project in the studio. This month, get crafty and make fun Valentine's Day cards for friends and family! Free First Saturdays are made possible by Chelsea Groton Bank.



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Unforgettable Night of Theatre

Mayfly Festival

SAT, FEB 1 | 7PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Don’t miss this one-night-only theatrical rollercoaster, where every play is a surprise, your energy fuels the magic, and local talent shines in a breathtaking celebration of stories born overnight. Presented by Hygienic Art as part of Hygienic XLVI.



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

Sing Sing

SAT, FEB 1 | 3PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Divine G finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

Gladiator II

SAT, FEB 1 | 7:30PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

Moana 2

SUN, FEB 2 | 3PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors in this highly anticipated sequel. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Adult Arts and Crafts

First Thursday at the Museum

THU, FEB 6 | 5-8PM

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London


Grab your friends and join LAAM for evening hours and drop-in artmaking on the first Thursday of every month! Enjoy discounted admission while exploring the galleries and getting creative. The craft provided will be have a Valentine's Day theme.



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Documentary Screening

UnCharitable

THU, FEB 6 | 7PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


This film follows the stories of three record-breaking entrepreneurial charitable initiatives that were mercilessly attacked by the media, ultimately devastating the very people the initiatives were helping. It features activist and entrepreneur Dan Pallotta, whose take on charity was voted the most persuasive TED talk of all time by the TED community.



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James Houston Collection

Northern Lights: Inuit Prints

FRI, FEB 7 | 5-7PM

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London


Northern Lights: Inuit Prints, Drawings & Carvings, 1950-1990 presents the work of indigenous Canadian artists of the 1950s – 1970s, a transformative time in the development of Inuit artmaking traditions. Drawn from the collection of late Stonington resident James Houston, a life-long champion of Inuit art, the exhibition celebrates the skill, imagination and vital humanity of artworks that continue to captivate viewers around the world. 



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

The Room Next Door

FRI, FEB 7 | 7:30PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


A best-selling writer reconnects with her friend after losing touch for a number of years. After years apart, they meet again in an extreme, but strangely sweet, situation. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Free Adult Workshop

Wilder Gardens

SAT, FEB 8 | 1PM

Bill Memorial Library, Groton


Jim Natale, owner of WilderGardensLLC in Groton, will share how he gardens for year-round color while reducing maintenance and providing for pollinators and other wildlife in this hour-long program. The program is free, but attendance is limited and registration is required.



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Hygienic Art Challenge

Pints and Palettes

SAT, FEB 8 | 1PM

Tox Brewing Company, New London


Put your creativity to the test during this one-hour, fast-paced art challenge that will push your artistic limits. Materials will be provided, just bring your talent and energy! There are only 10 spots available, so pre-registration is first come, first serve. Spectators are welcome to join in on the fun. There will be a prize for the winning artists voted upon by Tox Brewing customers!



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

Maria

SAT, FEB 8 | 3PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

Nickle Boys

SAT, FEB 8 | 7:30PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Elwood Curtis’ college dreams are shattered when he’s sentenced to Nickel Academy, a brutal reformatory in the Jim Crow South. Clinging to his optimistic worldview, Elwood strikes up a friendship with Turner, a fellow Black teen who dispenses fundamental tips for survival. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Support Local Businesses

Winter Pop-Up Market

SUN, FEB 9 | 11AM-2PM

Municipal Building, Groton


This monthly market features local businesses from all around the state! A perfect pick-me-up during the slower months of the year. You can find coffee, food, treats, art and gifts for giving. Grab your friends and add this to your Sunday list of activities.



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

Queer

SUN, FEB 9 | 3PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Lee recounts his life in Mexico City among expatriate American students. He pursues a young man named Allerton, a US Navy serviceman recently discharged from Jacksonville, Florida. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Museum Homeschool Program

Flowers, Memory & Kintsugi

TUE, FEB 11 | 1-3:30PM

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London


Take inspiration from Thuan Vu’s dynamic paintings of flowers and personal reflections on beauty, discovery, and growth. Learn some of the traditional symbolism of flowers and make a vibrant painting that explores those different meanings. This program is designed specifically for aspiring homeschool artists ages 5-12.


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TRHP Lecture Series

CT Unrest Beyond the Thames

WED, FEB 12 | 6-8PM

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London


Join TRHP, LAAM and New London County Historical Society for Geology, Decrees and Deposits: Connecticut Unrest Beyond the Thames. Jim King will discuss the iron deposits in Connecticut and its journey to Norwich to be forged into the tools of revolution. Reception from 6-7pm includes light hors d'oeuvres, wine and fruit-infused water. The lecture will begin promptly at 7pm.


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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

No Other Land

THU, FEB 13 | 7:30PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, films his community of Masafer Yat being destroyed by Israel's occupation, as he builds an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist who wants to join his fight. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

We Live in Time

FRI, FEB 14 | 7:30PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

Oscar Shorts: Live Action

SAT, FEB 15 | 3PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Since 2006, ShortsTV has proudly brought the Oscar® Nominated Short Films to audiences across the globe. Films to be announced. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Dual Opening Reception

Beneath the Surface

SAT, FEB 15 | 6-9PM

Hygienic Art, New London


Through bold textures, fluid forms, and evocative palettes, each piece offers a unique perspective on the unseen connections that lie beneath the surfaces, where nature's rhythms meet human stories. Join Hygienic Art to celebrate community, and the inspiring art of Joan Mullins, Catherine Mansell and Diane Brown. The show is on display until March 15th.



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Dual Opening Reception

Depths Unveiled

SAT, FEB 15 | 6-9PM

Hygienic Art, New London


This art exhibit presents a vibrant and diverse collection by Steven Ostrowski and David Berg. Delving into the profound themes of journeys, adventures, and personal growth. Each piece serves as a visual narrative, capturing moments of exploration, discovery, and transformation. The show is in display until March 15th.



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

The Substance

SAT, FEB 15 | 7:30PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Demi Moore gives a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister past her prime and suddenly fired from her fitness TV show by repellent studio head Harvey (Dennis Quaid). Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

The Piano Lesson

SUN, FEB 16 | 3PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


The Charles family grapples with family legacy and difficult decisions as they determine the fate of their heirloom piano, exploring deeper themes along the way. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Gallery Talk

Kintsugi in the New World

WED, FEB 19 | 5:30-7PM

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London


Join LAAM for a talk in which they will explore the stories behind the pieces in Kintsugi in the New World. It will be an opportunity to gain insight into Thuan Vu’s artistic practice and his personal history, illuminating how they have each informed one another.



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NL County Historical Society

155th Annual Meeting

THU, FEB 20 | 5-6PM

Shaw Mansion, New London


The New London County Historical Society will host it's 155th Annual Meeting and the public are invited to attend. The focus will be a review of 2024. It will also highlight a bequest received from the estate of Edward Murphy, who was an enthusiastic supporter and long-time volunteer and docent of the NLCHS. All members are also encouraged to attend.



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Celebration of Irish Music

New London Currach Rowing Team

SAT, FEB 22 | 3:30-6:30PM

Filomena's Restaurant, Waterford


The “season” of Saint Patrick will begin with a Celebration of Irish Music to benefit the currach rowing team of Connecticut, based in New London. The Bards of Gungywamp will perform well-known Irish tunes on traditional instruments with The Johnson Girls! The concert will benefit the rowers, who continue to showcase the art of rowing the ancient vessels, which are still used on the Western coast of Ireland.



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A Call for Peace

Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra

SAT, FEB 22 | 7:30PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


The ECSO’s February concert, a call for peace in Eastern Europe, will begin with a world premiere by Polina Nazaykinskaya, a graduate of Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Conservatory College and the Yale School of Music. Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada leads the way!



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All Talents Welcome

Open Mic at the Museum

SUN, FEB 23 | 6-9PM

Custom House Museum, New London


Co-hosted by Kenny "Doc" Frazier and Christina Corcoran, the monthly open mic welcomes music, poetry, prose, stand-up or just say what is on your mind. Open to all ages and abilities for fun and camaraderie! You can even Live Stream the event.


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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

Origin

THU, FEB 27 | 7:30PM

FRI, FEB 28 | 11AM

Garde Arts Center, New London


This groundbreaking film explores the concept of CASTE as a system of oppression not just based on race but across different societies. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save! The recommended grade levels for the Dominion Energy SchoolTime Performance Series screening (FEB 28) is 8th-12th.



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Breezeline Winter Cinema Series

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

FRI, FEB 28 | 7:30PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Judge Iman, paranoid amid Tehran's unrest, loses his gun. Suspecting family, he imposes harsh rules, straining relationships as society destabilizes. Grab some popcorn, your favorite candy and a beverage to experience the movie palace at the Garde. Purchase a Series Pass for all 20+ movies and save!



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Bluegrass Fusion

Rock Hearts

FRI, FEB 28 | 8PM

Garde Arts Center, New London


Formed in 2013, Rock Hearts brings together five seasoned musicians from Southern New England who love to sing and pick bluegrass, old country tunes, and seek out tunes from other genres to “bluegrass-ify.” Their 3rd project, Unfinished Bridges, is by far their best work yet. Enjoy their sound in the "Oasis Room" at GAC.



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Small Group Workshops

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London


Thursdays | 10AM-12PM


Connecting art, history and real practice all together for learners aged 5-12. Projects are different each week and completed in one session. Sign up for one week or all month! Monthly theme: Perfectly Imperfect.


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Blissworks Yoga

Garde Arts Center, New London


Yoga Basics

Mondays | 5:30PM

Tuesdays | 9AM


Intermediate Yoga

Saturdays | 8:30AM


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NLMS Lighthouse Tours

Pequot Light, New London


Saturdays & Sundays | 12PM


Climb 116 steps up into the lighthouse lantern for spectacular views of the Sound in the oldest and tallest lighthouse in the country. Tours occur each weekend of the year for groups of up to five people. A grant allows New London residents $5 tickets through May!


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Yoga with Kim

Hygienic Art, New London


Every Sunday | 9AM


Start your Sunday with Kim for a yoga experience at Hygienic Art sponsored by Yale New Haven Health. Best of all, it's FREE! Don’t miss out on this unique experience to practice and unwind in downtown New London.


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Bill Memorial Library

Monthly Programs


The library has programs for all ages and is a warm gathering space filled with family fun. Check out the library's calendar and events page for program details and registration requirements.


EVENTS CALENDAR | 860-445-0392

Winter Storytime


Children's Program

Mondays | 10AM

Music and Movement


Children's Program

Tuesdays | 10AM

Girls Who Code


Tween-Teen Program

Tuesdays | 4:30PM

Library Day


All Ages Program

FEB 1 | 10AM

Gardening Workshop


Adult Program

FEB 8 | 10AM

Monthly Hang


Teen Program

FEB 20 | 6PM

Gift Cards


Gift cards may be used for history-themed boat tours; hop-on, hop-off harbor, full moon, sunset and fireworks cruises, Stories of the Thames Lecture Series, Docent Academy registration and merchandise.

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2025 Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruise Season Pass


Season Pass holders enjoy unlimited boat rides for our hop-on hop-off Harbor Cruise / Water Taxi service connecting New London's City Pier, Fort Trumbull and Thames Landing in Groton.

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Become a Member


TRHP Members receive a variety of special benefits, discounts and premiums from recognition on our website to discounted merchandise to harbor cruise tickets and season passes. Individual "Friend" memberships start as low as $35 donation.

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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.

Institutional Partners

Thames River Heritage Park Institutional Partners are organizations committed to preserving and promoting our culture and history but may not have a site to welcome visitors. They are historic or cultural associations, “friends” organizations, and educational institutions. 

  • Connecticut Maritime Heritage Fest
  • Connecticut Sea Grant
  • Downtown New London Assoc.
  • Friends of Fort Griswold
  • Friends of Fort Trumbull
  • Groton Bank Historical Assoc.
  • Ledge Light Foundation
  • National Coast Guard Museum
  • New London County Historical Society
  • New London Landmarks
  • New London Maritime Society
  • Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition
  • Southeastern CT Enterprise Region
  • UCONN Avery Point Maritime Studies

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