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Together, we can make the heritage and culture of the Thames River region vivid and relevant to all by connecting people, communities, institutions, sites, and stories to the historic waterfront and natural landscape of the river. We hope you will join us this year with a gift to Thames River Heritage Park.
In just a few years, Thames River Heritage Park has expanded its program and marketing efforts by
- hosting over 15,000 visitors on Hop-on Hop-off Harbor Cruises connecting heritage sites on both sides of the Thames and history-themed boat tours;
- introducing over 300 youth and educators from the region to the heritage sites and stories about the Thames during boat and walking tours;
- presenting Stories of the Thames, a popular 6-part winter/spring lecture series and reception in partnership with Lyman Allyn Art Museum;
- promoting the Park’s heritage sites to bring tourists to New London and Groton area via Discover the Thames marketing campaign complete;
- showcasing hundreds of programs and events along the Thames via electronic newsletters to over 4000 subscribers;
- training new ambassadors annually through the Thames River Heritage Park’s highly acclaimed Docent Academy for volunteer service in the Park’s heritage sites.
- New Docent Academy Modules
- New historically-themed boat and walking tour packages coupled with local dining, entertainment, and shopping excursions to promote group tourism;
- Collaborative programs with our historic partner sites and education programs to support 4th and 5th grade students and high school history curricula and summer youth programs.
- Special themed days of programming complete with living history tours, harbor cruises, lectures and other programs at the Park’s heritage sites.
Your gift of any amount, will be greatly appreciated and will make an immediate impact. In addition, it will be matched by our generous donor, up to a total of $10,000. Please join our members in supporting the Park and enjoy the perks of a complimentary Thames River Heritage Park membership today! Thank you for your contributions to and support for Thames River Heritage Park.