The water taxi is closed for the season. See you in May 2021. Plan Your Visit ClosePlan your visit Close PLAN YOUR VISIT An overview of the park Welcome to the Thames River Heritage Park — a collection of historic and cultural attractions in New London and Groton, Connecticut, linked by water, that tell the story of our nation. Whether you have a morning, a day, or weekend, you’ll enjoy a rich and diverse experience on both shores of the Thames River. Due to COVID-19 please contact the sites listed here or check their websites for hours of operation. Directions Close DIRECTIONS TO WATER TAXI LANDINGS FROM THE TRAIN FROM THE FERRY HOURS Friday – Sunday11:40 AM – 6:20 PM Parking Close PARKING CITY PIER LANDING NEW LONDON Fort Trumbull Landing Thames Street Landing Map & Guide Close MAP & GUIDE DOWNLOAD Sample Itineraries Close Sample Itineraries Half-Day Visit Full-Day Visit Weekend Visit Things To Do CloseRide The Water Taxi Close RIDE THE WATER TAXI WATER TAXI OVERVIEW Schedule and Rates Buy Tickets WEAther delays Accessibility season passes visit historic sites Close VISIT HISTORIC SITES Due to COVID-19 please contact the sites listed here or check their websites for hours of operation. All sites New London Sites Groton Sites Boat Tours Close BOAT TOURS Suffragettes, Puppeteers, & Patriots Women of the Thames REVOLUTIONARY WAR GHOSTS ON THE THAMES SUBMARINES, BATTLEFIELDS & BETRAYERS MILITARY STORIES ON THE THAMES Canoe to Submarine: Maritime History on the Thames Walking Tours Close WALKING TOURS Guided tours of Fort Trumbull, Fort Griswold, and Historic Downtown New London are offered on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. WAlking Tours Audio Tours Close AUDIO TOURS Thames River HEritage Park Life on Groton Bank The American Revolution and Groton Bank The Navy and Groton Bank Whaling and Groton Bank Group Tours Close GROUP TOURS In Defense of Our Country The Well-Heeled and the Wannabees From Pioneers to Playwrights Quests Close QUESTS Downtown New London Waterfront Park Fort Griswold Quest Fort Trumbull Quest Hidden Thames Street Quest Ride & Save Close RIDE & SAVE Show your Water Taxi Ticket or Season Pass to get great discounts and promotions from these participating businesses. If they have a street-facing window you’ll find this Ride & Save decal indicating they have something special for our passengers. SEE ALL DEALS Charter our boats Close CHARTER OUR BOATS One-hour Charter $350 90-Minute Charter $450 Two-Hour Charter $600 Events Close 3D Virtual Tour of the Avery-Copp House Saturday, June 13, 2020 – Thursday, December 31, 2020 All Day Get tickets "A Bronx Tale" starring Chazz Palminteri Friday, September 25, 2020 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Garde Arts Center Get tickets Melissa Etheridge- The Medicine Show Sunday, October 11, 2020 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Garde Arts Center Get tickets Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA Friday, March 5, 2021 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm Garde Arts Center Get tickets Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie Saturday, March 13, 2021 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Garde Arts Center Get tickets The High Kings 2020 Saturday, March 20, 2021 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Garde Arts Center Get tickets See more events About CloseABOUT Close ABOUT OUR HISTORY and Mission Institutional Partners FAQ DONATE Close DONATE DONATE $250 DONATE $200 DONATE $150 DONATE $125 DONATE $100 DONATE $75 DONATE $50 Donate $25 DONATE $10 MEMBERSHIP Close MEMBERSHIP $35 Friend $50 History Buff $100 Steward $200 VIP Latest News Close LATEST NEWS Historic Walking Tours Offered in August Free tickets for New London residents New walking and boat tours announced The Park adds another boat. Message from the Executive Director: Purchase your tickets for Revolutionary War Ghosts on the Thames. If you dare… Canoe to Submarine: Maritime History on the Thames. CT Maritime Heritage Festival Water Taxi Schedule Merch Close SHOP MERCH Hats & Clothing Household Our Sponsors Close SPONSORS See our 2020 Sponsors See our 2019 Sponsors STAFF & BOARD Close Directors & Staff Directors & Staff
Welcome to the Thames River Heritage Park — a collection of historic and cultural attractions in New London and Groton, Connecticut, linked by water, that tell the story of our nation. Whether you have a morning, a day, or weekend, you’ll enjoy a rich and diverse experience on both shores of the Thames River.
TO WATER TAXI LANDINGS
FROM THE TRAIN
FROM THE FERRY
Full-Day Visit
Weekend Visit
Guided tours of Fort Trumbull, Fort Griswold, and Historic Downtown New London are offered on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Show your Water Taxi Ticket or Season Pass to get great discounts and promotions from these participating businesses. If they have a street-facing window you’ll find this Ride & Save decal indicating they have something special for our passengers.
The water taxi is closed for the season. See you in May 2021.
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.
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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.