Historical Boat Tours are BACK for the Summer Season

These recurring historical boat tours bring the Thames River to life with a passionate docent leading the way. Hop on board and learn something new about this storied waterway or sit back and catch the breeze during the 75-minute excursion. 

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Historical Boat Tours will operate on Friday-Sunday. Each weekend offers a different schedule on the river for all ages to enjoy.

Tour topics include whalers, sailors, the Revolutionary War, Submarine Capital of the World, Mohegan Tribe and more. Depending on the excursion, tours depart from three different sites along the river:

• Fort Trumbull State Park, New London
• City Pier, New London
• Submarine Force Museum, Groton
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