Casey Brigham

Newsletter: September 1-15, 2026

E-newsletters will now be shared on a bi-monthly basis throughout the spring and summer months. There are so many amazing opportunities for exploration at all heritage sites for all to enjoy!

The Park will be honored at the upcoming Annual Chamber ECTy Awards on September 2, 2026!

“Thames River Heritage Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission and purpose is to promote, support, and sustain the Thames River Heritage Park, a collection of heritage sites linked by water which capture the history and culture of life along the Thames River. 

The overall vision is to make the heritage and culture of the Thames River region vivid and relevant to all by connecting people, communities, institutions, sites and stories to the historic waterfront and natural landscape of the Thames River Estuary. 

The Park truly comes alive in the summer when the retired, naval utility boats are launched in the river for the annual boating season. Guests travel from across the country to experience the Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruise, Historic Boat Tours and Evening Cruises between June and October. And heritage sites that are shuttered during the winter re-open and expand the number of sites accessible to visitors.  

We are so fortunate to collaborate with over 25 heritage sites and institutional partners throughout the entire year. Whether they are supporting the winter Lecture Series and Docent Academy or connecting youth participants to our educational programs, it is a large team effort to keep local history alive along the Thames River. “

The Park has had the pleasure of collaborating with seven local libraries to offer free Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruise rides to the public.

Each library received 2 passes each! One rider is allowed per pass. Please check in with your home library to learn how to check the passes out with your library card.

Newsletter: August 1-15, 2026

Newsletter: August 17-31, 2026

E-newsletters will now be shared on a bi-monthly basis throughout the spring and summer months. There are so many amazing opportunities for exploration at all heritage sites for all to enjoy!