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Today is Saturday, June 13, 2026
Hop-on Hop-off Harbor Cruises are running today.
Historic Boat Tour Opening Weekend | June 13-14, 2026
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Casey Brigham

Harbor Cruises Return for the Season over CT Trails Day Weekend

Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 8
11am-6pm

Join the park THIS Saturday & Sunday to kick off the start of the Harbor Cruise season! Hop on and off at your leisure or enjoy the one-hour loop along the river.

The park’s open-air, navy utility boats allows you to experience the Thames River and discover the park’s 20+ heritage sites in both New London and Groton. 

Departures Locations

– Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour 

– City Pier, New London 20 minutes after the hour

– Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour

More Info

– Your ticket becomes an All-Day Pass with Unlimited Rides

– Explore heritage sites, state parks, restaurants and local businesses
– Well-behaved dogs & bicycles welcomed on board

– Tickets can be purchased online or in-person

Tickets

  • Adults: $10
  • Children (4-12): $5
  • Active Military: $5
  • Kids 3 and Under: Free

The boats will continue to run every weekend from 11am-6pm through the first week of September. Experience the beauty and history of this storied waterway and it’s surrounding communities!

#DiscovertheThames #VisitCT #ExploreNewLondon

Next in the Park…June Events & Programs!

June in the Park Newsletter…Events & Programs!

June 15 – 30, 2025

June 1 – 14, 2025

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

Thames River Heritage Park is comprised of 20+ heritage sites throughout New London and Groton. Check out the latest newsletter and find the perfect event, program or activity for yourself, friends and family!

#DiscovertheThames #VisitCT #ExploreNewLondon

Thames River Heritage Sites Reopen Over Memorial Day Weekend

The park is thrilled to announce that a handful of heritage sites reopen this upcoming weekend! They are all linked by the Thames River and capture the history and culture of life along the storied waterway. They include:

Visitors can experience the region’s many historic destinations that provide guided tours, interactive museums and breathtaking views. Grab your family and friends and visit your new favorite park this weekend and all summer long.

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Docents Graduate from the 2025 TRHP Academy

On April 17, 2025, the Thames River Heritage Park Academy (TRHP) concluded a 10-week program, graduating 25 new docents, all of whom have signed up to volunteer at heritage sites throughout the park. Participants included historians, artists, retires and currently working teachers and educators, healthcare professionals, engineers, non-profit group board members and volunteers, and those with an interest in learning more about our area and the work of the TRHP.
 
The class visited 20 sites, from art venues to historical home museums, to the performing arts, forts, and battle sites. They also heard related talks and lectures from different speakers on a weekly basis. Each person came away with an increased appreciation of what is available in the Groton and New London area and the scale of history throughout the region.
 
None of this could be made possible without the dedication from the park’s heritage sites and institutional partners. Countless volunteers, former docents and other collaborators came together in support of this program.
 
The Thames River Heritage Park Academy runs in the Spring of each year and accepts applications from local residents beginning in late December. Visit the website or subscribe to our e-newsletter in order to stay informed.
 
See you on the river!
 
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