Thames River Heritage Park

06/17/2026

Upcoming Weekend Excursion on the River!

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. Local history enthusiasts will not want to miss this one!

🗓 Sunday, June 21 | 11:45AM

⚓ Departure Location: Fort Trumbull State Park, New London

🎟 Tickets available in advance or day of: bit.ly/TRHPBoats

06/16/2026

Next in the Park...June 16th-30th | Events & Programs 📰

◽️America 250-themed events across heritage sites
◽️NLMS Ledge Lighthouse Boat Trip & Tours
◽️Summer Reading Kickoff with Bill Memorial Library

➡️ Newsletter Link: conta.cc/49UYA3O

06/15/2026

Pequot Chapel has a full lineup for their Sunday services this summer! They are a non-sectarian chapel where all are welcome.

Also, save the date for this upcoming event on Sunday, June 21st.

The Pequot Chapel’s summer season will be kicking off on June 14th with a wonderful line-up of ministers. Stay tuned here for more information week to week.

We’re also offering this great special event to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. Honoring our Founding Fathers - and dads everywhere, this Father’s Day performance is not to be missed.

Music and stories from the period will engage and entertain. Bring dad and your whole family. It’s free and there will be lemonade and cookies after!

June 21, 5 pm
Pequot Chapel
857 Montauk Ave
New London

06/14/2026

The team got together last week for the 2026 boating season orientation and training!

Each weekend through September will feature 6+ excursions departing from both New London and Groton. The boat crew, volunteers, tour guides and TRHP staff are excited to host you on the river!

⛵ Boat Tour Schedule: bit.ly/ToursTRHP

06/13/2026

Back on the Thames River, right where we belong!

Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruise | SAT & SUN, 11am-5pm

🌊 Traditional Saturday Schedule = 3 Departure Locations
✨ Specialty Sunday Schedule = 4 Departure Locations

Tickets can be purchased when you board or online.

06/12/2026

Your Weekend Adventure Awaits You!

Travel along both sides of the Thames River to its mouth on Long Island Sound and past the Coast Guard Academy. Along the way, you’ll get an introduction to the people, places, and events which shaped the region. Pack a cooler, grab your favorite people and catch the breeze!

🗓 Sunday, June 14 | 11:45AM
🗓 Saturday, June 20 | 1:15PM
🗓 Saturday, June 27 | 1:15PM

⚓ Departure Location: Fort Trumbull State Park, New London

🎟 Book Your Spot EARLY: bit.ly/TRHPBoats

06/11/2026

America 250 | A New Tour for Summer 🇺🇸

In honor of the 250th Anniversary of Signing of the Declaration of Independence, this 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, June 13 | 1:15PM
🗓 Sunday, July 4 | 1:15PM
⚓ Departure Location: Thames River Landing, Groton

🎟 Buy Your Tickets Online: bit.ly/TRHPBoats

06/10/2026

Historic Boat Tours are Underway this Weekend!

You do not want to miss this unique maritime experience which includes local history from the Revolution to the development of the Modern Submarine. Cruise by the Coast Guard Academy and Submarine Base New London while we regale you with tales of contributions to our nation’s military history.

🗓 Saturday, June 13 | 3PM
🗓 Sunday, June 14 | 1:30PM & 3PM
⚓ Departure Location: Nautilus Dock, Groton

🎟 Secure your tickets TODAY: https://bit.ly/TRHPBoats

06/05/2026

Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruises Return for the Season! ⚓

Your favorite local excursion is back and better than ever. Join us this weekend as we roll out a new summer schedule with the addition of Nautilus Dock on Sundays (only).

🌊 Traditional Saturday Schedule = 3 Departure Locations
✨ Specialty Sunday Schedule = 4 Departure Locations

June 6 - September 13 | 11AM-5PM

🎟 Departure Locations, Cruise Times and Tickets: bit.ly/TRHPCruise

Take a Harbor Cruise Experience the Thames River on your own timeline! Service Resuming June 6-7, 2026Hop aboard the Thames River Heritage Park Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruise every weekend, all summer long. Also known as the water taxi, enjoy a one-hour cruise or hop on and off at heritage sites alon...