The Cultural Coalition serves as the “voice” of the cultural sector and the liaison between the cultural sector and leadership entities invested in regional revitalization—municipal, community, business, education, tribal, military, and tourism sectors—and provides core services to connect, strengthen, and advocate for the cultural community.
We are a free membership organization that serves and represents 21 towns and 500+ registered partners that live, work and support the arts, cultural and creative sector in southeastern Connecticut. From sole proprietors, artists and small volunteer-run organizations, to professionally staffed museums, tourist attractions and arts centers, the Coalition includes a diverse cross section of nonprofit and for-profit individuals, businesses, groups and organizations. We provide services and programs, including professional development, networking, marketing & promotion, and advocacy that help our sector and region thrive.
P.O. Box 95
New London, CT 06320
(860) 448-5135
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Founded in 1870, the New London County Historical Society is the oldest historical organization in eastern Connecticut, as well as one of the oldest in the region. As a county archive, the early Society collected widely from the region but focused mainly on items such as correspondence, ship’s logs, county records, and manuscripts. When the society was incorporated the holdings were kept in the city hall. The Society moved to the public library in 1876 when construction on that building was complete. In 1907 the NLCHS purchased historic Shaw Mansion for use as their headquarters from Miss Jane Perkins, a descendant of Nathaniel Shaw. The mansion was built in 1756 and served as the Naval Headquarters for Connecticut during the American Revolution.
Today, The holdings of the NLCHS include the artifacts, textiles, documents, and photographs, which pertain to the history of southeastern Connecticut. Most notably, our collection includes the Hempstead Diary, the manuscripts of Frances Manwaring Caulkins, and a sword that belonged to John Mason. The whole collection is used in support for our mission to preserve the county’s history and educate the community. The NLCHS is dedicated to the preservation of our history, and the education of our community.
Address: 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT
Distance from City Pier Water Taxi Landing: 0.4 Miles
Phone Number: (860) 443-1209
Hours: Open for tours Thursdays 1PM- 4PM from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Research and private tours can be made by appointment.
Connecticut Sea Grant is one of 34 Sea Grant programs nationwide that operate as partnerships between the states and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Based at UConn’s Avery Point campus in Groton, CTSG serves aquaculture farmers, recreational shellfishermen, commercial fishermen and seafood purveyors, funds marine and coastal research and supports marine science education. It. works with communities to make better land and shoreline decisions that result in more resilient communities and healthier watersheds. Through outreach with the public and extension and research projects, it works to enhance the marine environment and appreciation of our maritime heritage.
Address: 1080 Shennecossett Road, Marine Sciences Building Room 301, Groton CT 06340
Phone Number: (860) 405-9128
The Groton Bank Historical Association works to preserve the history of the region through restoration projects and educational programs. Groton Bank is a historic village on the east bank of the Thames River in Groton, Connecticut. Today, the neighborhood contains a few hundred houses, three churches, a library, two museums, a Revolutionary War fort and business structures dating primarily from Colonial times to a century ago. Groton Bank and Fort Griswold are separate but adjacent Historic Districts listed on the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Register of Historic Places.
Phone Number: (860) 445-5959
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Maritime Studies (MAST) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program at the University of Connecticut combining the humanities and social sciences and focused on relationships involving humans and marine environments.