Thames River Heritage Park

Thames River Heritage Park A collection of heritage sites which capture the history and culture of life along the Thames River in New London and Groton, Connecticut.

Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruises, Historic Boat Tours, Private Charters, Lecture Series and more along the river. Thames River Heritage Park is a collection of almost 20 national and historic sites along two shores of the Thames River linked by a water taxi that tell the stories that shaped our nation. Thames River Heritage Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission and purpose is to promote, support, and sustain the Thames River Heritage Park, a collection of heritage sites linked by water which capture the history and culture of life along the Thames River.

Tickets are still available for the Park's annual fundraising event!Please join us for an unforgettable event, Twilight ...
09/06/2026

Tickets are still available for the Park's annual fundraising event!

Please join us for an unforgettable event, Twilight on the Thames, an elegant evening of cocktails, coastal fare, and community support by the lighthouse on the sea. The goal for this evening is to benefit the Thames River Heritage Park Foundation and all of its programs.

More Information & Tickets: bit.ly/TRHPTwilight

Questions? Contact Us: 860-333-6706

The Final Harbor Cruise Weekend ✨The Traditional Saturday route & Specialty Sunday route will wrap up it's service this ...
09/04/2026

The Final Harbor Cruise Weekend ✨

The Traditional Saturday route & Specialty Sunday route will wrap up it's service this weekend. Take advantage of clear skies to round out summer with the Park!

🔹 11AM-5PM | One-Hour Loop
🔹 Unlimited Rides with One Ticket Purchase
🔹 Stops between New London & Groton
🔹 Kids under the age of 18 ride FREE

Buy tickets as you board or online: bit.ly/TRHPCruise

Led by Local Historian, Matthew Reardon!In 1776, sensing the importance of New London, the Connecticut General Assembly ...
09/03/2026

Led by Local Historian, Matthew Reardon!

In 1776, sensing the importance of New London, the Connecticut General Assembly sent a committee to New London to determine how to protect this vital port. Come see the harbor as they did and learn about the forts of the harbor and the parts they played in the 1781 Raid on New London.

🗓 Sunday, September 6 | 11:45AM
📍Thames River Landing, Groton

🎟 Purchase Tickets Online: bit.ly/TRHPHarbor

Only Two Weekends of Historic Tours Remain!This narrated boat tour will focus on colonial life and trade along the Thame...
09/02/2026

Only Two Weekends of Historic Tours Remain!

This narrated boat tour will focus on colonial life and trade along the Thames, culminating with the 1781 Battle of New London and Groton Heights when Benedict Arnold led his traitorous raid on the local militia.

🗓 Saturday, September 5
📍Thames River Landing, Groton

🎟 Book NOW: bit.ly/TRHPRev

Next in the Park...September 1-15 | Events & Programs 📰◽️Battle of Groton Heights Commemoration at Fort Griswold◽️CT Mar...
09/01/2026

Next in the Park...September 1-15 | Events & Programs 📰

◽️Battle of Groton Heights Commemoration at Fort Griswold
◽️CT Maritime Heritage Festival on NL's Waterfront Park
◽️Final Summer Service at Pequot Chapel

➡️ Newsletter Link: conta.cc/4grkAXz

The Park is elated to announce that we have been named the "2026 Tourism Leader of the Year" by the Chamber of Commerce ...
08/31/2026

The Park is elated to announce that we have been named the "2026 Tourism Leader of the Year" by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut!

This award will be officially presented at their Annual Chamber ECTy Awards on September 2, 2026. We look forward to sharing more from the event and are honored to have been recognized in this category!

Explore the River with a Docent Leading the Way!Travel along both sides of the Thames River to its mouth on Long Island ...
08/27/2026

Explore the River with a Docent Leading the Way!

Travel along both sides of the Thames River to its mouth on Long Island Sound past lighthouses, forts and the Coast Guard Academy as you get an introduction to the people, places, and events which have shaped the region.

🗓 Sunday, September 13 | 11:45M
📍 Fort Trumbull State Park, New London

🎟 Follow the link for tickets: bit.ly/TRHPDiscover

Only a Few Seats Left! Step aboard for an enchanting cruise under the Full Sturgeon Moon, named by Indigenous communitie...
08/26/2026

Only a Few Seats Left!

Step aboard for an enchanting cruise under the Full Sturgeon Moon, named by Indigenous communities and early fishermen for the giant sturgeon once plentiful in North American waters. This late-summer voyage will provide spectacular nighttime views along the historic Thames River. 🌝

🗓 Thursday, August 27 | 7:15PM
📍 City Pier, New London

🎟 Purchase tickets in advance: bit.ly/THRPFullMoon

Address

1 Waterfront Park, P. O. Box 851
New London, CT
06320

Telephone

+18603336706

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