Today is Thursday, October 15, 2026 
A Walk in the Park
Thames River Heritage Park presents: A Walk in the Park! This series of walking tours takes place throughout the month of October and is hosted by heritage sites and institutional partners. The Park has many stories to tell and now you can lean into your favorite local history, while on foot! Purchase your tickets early for this limited capacity series below.
Mamacoke Island Hike
Date: October 18, 2026
Time: 9:30am-11:30 am
Explore the cultural and natural history of Mamacoke Island and the surrounding landscape.
Ghosts of Groton Bank
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Discover the origins of Halloween traditions, then visit our parlor all set for a Victorian funeral. Hear haunted stories as you stroll Thames Street.
Groton Bank Walking Tour
Sunday, October 25, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Meet the Whaling Captains, Shipbuilders and People of Influence who made their homes on the Groton Bank of the Thames River.