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Road to Revolution

Date: June-September
Departure: Thames River Landing, Groton, CT

In honor of the 250th Anniversary of Signing of the Declaration of Independence, this tour will focus on colonial life and trade along the Thames, culminating with the 1781 Battle of New London and Groton Heights when Benedict Arnold led his traitorous raid on the local militia.

Mohegan Life on the Massapequatuck: Origins of the Mohegans

Date: June-September
Departure: Nautilus Dock, Groton, CT

Hop aboard the Thames River Heritage Park’s open-air, navy utility boat and cruise up the Thames to view the shoreline and river area of the Mohegan Tribe, narrated by a knowledgeable tribal member as your guide. This tour will head north up the Thames, past the Submarine Base and into the quiet Estuary the Mohegan calls home.

Whaling, Sailing and Building Along Groton’s Banks of the Thames

Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Departure: 11:45AM, Thames River Landing, Groton, CT

Join us as we explore Groton’s History as it has unfolded in Groton along the banks of the Thames. Listen to the stories of the Founders, patriots, whalers, sailors, shipbuilders, entrepreneurs and civic leaders who have left their mark on our history.

Haunted Harbor

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Departure: 1:15PM, Thames River Landing, Groton, CT

The rich and varied history that surrounds the Thames River has unsurprisingly given rise to ghostly tales and spectral sightings. Join us as we recount some of the most enduring tales from the stories of Mother Bailey to those who may never have left Fort Griswold. This tour is given by one of the authors of Ghosts of Groton Bank, who knows the stories best!
Guest Guide: Leslie Evans, Avery-Copp House Museum Director.

From Eastern Point to Bluff Point

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
Departure: 11:45AM,Thames River Landing, Groton, CT

Join Groton Town Historian Jim Streeter as he regales us with the history that has unfolded along Groton’s southern shores. Meet the people and communities that have built their homes, industries and vacation getaways from Eastern Point to Bluff Point and all the points and islands in between.

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