Casey Brigham

Saturday, September 6th | 7:45PM

Held during the CT Maritime Heritage Festival and part of the America’s Navy 250 Celebration, get right under the action of the 300-drone light show over the New London waterfront. This will be the first of its kind in Eastern CT.

The park’s Drone Show Cruise will bring you for a tour down the Thames River and — weather and boat traffic permitting — out to the Ledge Lighthouse and back to secure a front row spot for the display.

This patriotic and family-friendly spectacle will be synchronized to music, lighting up the night sky with vibrant, choreographed displays honoring 250 years of the U.S. Navy’s service and legacy. Watch as drones form iconic naval symbols, American flags, and messages of unity and pride—an unforgettable tribute perfect for all ages.

This tour departs from Fort Trumbull State Park, New London.

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July 1st-15th, 2025

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Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22

The first weekend of summer is here and why not plan for a boat tour on the river to kick off the solstice! Four different tours are in the rotation this week alongside the Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruises.

Origins of the Mohegans will be led by a tribal member as the tour cruises north into the quiet estuary of the Thames River. The Gilded Age on the Thames will be presented by Uconn Professor, Gail MacDonald. And the African American Experience on CT Waters is in collaboration with the Hempsted Houses and hosted by a Connecticut Landmarks staff member.