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Salsa on the Thames

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: Two Tours offered: 1PM & 3PM
Departure Location: City Pier, New London

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Park will be hosting Salsa on the Thames! This one-hour cruise will feature musicians and childhood friends, Alessandra Gonzalez and Daniel Villegas. From their indigenous background to their Nuyorican way of thinking, Daniel and Alessandra truly represent Colombia and Puerto Rico. To see them perform is to be back in the homeland, wherever that may be for you. Join us for this toe-tapping cruise as they bring culture to the Thames.

 

Norwich Harbor Glow Cruise

Date: Sunday, September 27
Time: 2:45-7:15pm
Departure Location: City Pier, New London

Experience the Thames River like never before aboard the Park’s first annual Norwich Harbor Glow Cruise. You’ll head north to Norwich with a narrated, guided river tour on the way to the free, family-friendly community event held at the Marina at American Wharf. Guests can enjoy the festival from 4-6PM and cruise back to New London while enjoying the sunset!
Itinerary:
Depart New London at 2:45pm
Get to Norwich at 3:45pm
Harbor Glow Event: 4-6pm
Depart Norwich at 6:15pm
Get to New London at 7:15pm
Guests of all ages are welcome on this excursion. Pack a cooler with your favorite beverages and snacks, grab your people and cruise! Questions? Contact Us: (860) 407-565

Defending the Harbor – 1776

Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
Departure: 11:45am, Thames River Landing, Groton, CT

In 1776, sensing the importance of New London, the Connecticut General Assembly sent a committee to New London to determine how to protect this vital port. Come see the harbor as they did and learn about the forts of the harbor and the parts they played in the 1781 Raid on New London. Local historian, Matthew Reardon, will lead this tour!

 

Black Heritage Along the Thames: The Half That’s Never Been Told

Date: June-October
Departure: Fort Trumbull State Park, New London, CT

New London’s 400-year history reflects the broader American story, yet many contributions of its Black community have long been overlooked. This tour highlights those stories of struggle, resilience, abolition, education, and community, honoring and learning about those who fought for equality and inspiring us to continue their work to deliver the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all. Led by local historians Nicole Thomas and Tom Schuch.

Just added tour for October:
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Departure Time: 11:45AM
Departure Location: Fort Trumbull State Park, New London

The Gilded Age on the Thames

Date: June-September
Departure: Fort Trumbull State Park, New London, CT

View the summer cottages, elegant homes and estates of the well-to-do while you hear stories of the wealthy vacationers who enjoyed the Thames River during the Gilded Age. Like famed artist and glassmaker Louis Comfort Tiffany and Fredrick Law Olmsted, designer of New York City’s Central Park.

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