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Jul 22, 2025, 8:29:50 AM7/22/25
to Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park

To: Friends of FTSP

I am not sure if the email below goes out to everyone so I forward it below for your information.

 

Regards, Cliff

 

G. Clifford Carter

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From: Thames River Heritage Park <in...@thamesriverheritagepark.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 8:08 AM
To: g.c.c...@ieee.org
Subject: The Thames River is Calling

 

Weekend Historical Tours and Excursions

 

 

 

Thames River Weekend Tour Schedule

Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27th

 

This weekend offers endless adventures along the Thames River. Pack a cooler and catch the breeze with your favorite people aboard our retired naval utility boats. With July coming to an end, certain themed historical tours will only be offered a few more times this season!

 

Friday, July 25th

 

In Our Nation's Defense. Military Stories on the Thames

Nautilus Dock, Groton

12:45PM | 2:15PM

 

Cruise past a Revolutionary battle site, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, see where submarines are built and how the region became the Submarine Capital of the World.

 

Saturday, July 26th

 

In Our Nation's Defense. Military Stories on the Thames

Nautilus Dock, Groton

12:45PM

 

Well-Heeled and Wannabees. The Gilded Age on the Thames

Fort Trumbull State Park, New London

2:45PM

 

View the summer cottages, elegant homes and estates of the well-to-do while you hear stories of the wealthy vacationers who enjoyed the Thames River during the Gilded Age.

 

Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruises

New London-Groton Loop | Three Departure Sites

11AM-6PM

 

Sunday, July 27th

 

Discover the Thames

Fort Trumbull State Park, New London

12:15PM

 

Travel along both sides of the Thames to its mouth on Long Island Sound where you’ll get an introduction to the people, places, and events which shaped the region.

 

In Our Nation's Defense. Military Stories on the Thames

Nautilus Dock, Groton

2:15PM

 

Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruises

New London-Groton Loop | Three Departure Sites

11AM-6PM

 

Book your tour early to secure your spots! One river. A thousand stories.

 

 

 

 

 

Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruise Schedule

Saturdays & Sundays | 11am-6pm | through September 7th

 

Departure Locations

Fort Trumbull State Park, New London - on the hour 

City Pier, New London - 20 minutes after the hour 

Thames River Landing, Groton - 40 minutes after the hour

 

Rates

Adults: $10

Children (4-12): $5

Active Military: $5

Kids 3 and Under: Free

 

MORE INFO

·     Your ticket becomes an All-Day Pass with Unlimited Rides 

·     Well-behaved dogs & bicycles welcomed on board

·     Tickets can be purchased online or in-person

·     Explore heritage sites, state parks, restaurants and local businesses

 

Every stop provides the opportunity to explore heritage sites along the way. Map out your ideal adventure day on our website.There are 20+ sites to visit throughout New London and Groton.

 

 

 

Thames River Heritage Park Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization committed to connecting, preserving, supporting and promoting the history and heritage sites along the Thames River estuary today and for generations to come.

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our Sponsors and Grantors

 

 

 

 

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Thames River Heritage Park | P.O. Box 851 | New London, CT 06320 US

 

Constant Contact

 

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