Today is Friday, December 5, 2025 
Celebrate CT Maritime Heritage Festival with TRHP
Saturday, September 6th – Sunday, September 7th
Get ready to honor New London’s maritime history and connection to the sea! This weekend gathering is for folks of all ages and takes place at Fort Trumbull State Park, Waterfront Park and Downtown New London! Tall ships, parades, food trucks, live entertainment – you name it – it will be here!
Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruises – Free All Weekend
Service between Fort Trumbull State Park & City Pier, New London ONLY
Saturday & Sunday | 10am-5pm
Departures:
- Fort Trumbull – on the hour
- City Pier – 30 minutes after the hour
Saturday, September 6th | Live Music Onboard
Craig Edwards, 10am-1pm
The park will be joining in on the weekend festivities by having singer and multi-instrumentalist, Craig Edwards, on the harbor cruise loop. He’ll be performing whaling songs, sea chanteys, historical ballads and more.
Saturday:
- In Our Nation’s Defense. Military Stories on the Thames | 11am
- Mohegan Life on the Massapequatuck. Origins of the Mohegans | 12:45pm
- Tracing the Trail of the Traitor’s Homecoming | 2:45pm – SOLD OUT
- Evening Drone Show Cruise | 7:45pm – SOLD OUT
Sunday:
- The Burning of New London | 12:15pm – SOLD OUT
- In Our Nation’s Defense. Military Stories on the Thames | 2:15pm
This will mark the final week of both Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruise service and historic boat tours. Private Charters will remain open for booking through October.
