Thames River Heritage Park

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 | 11:30AM & 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...

06/02/2026

CT Trails Day is on the horizon and you should join the Park over the weekend at one of the many FREE guided walking tours! 🌲📜

Follow the link below for start times and meetup locations for each. We are excited to partner with multiple heritage sites to celebrate this annual state-wide tradition!

📣 Register today: bit.ly/TRHPTrails26

06/01/2026

Next in the Park...June Events & Programs 📰1st-15th!

◽️CT Trails Day weekend across heritage sites
◽️Juneteenth Festival with Hempsted Houses
◽️FREE CT Open House Day opportunities

➡️ Newsletter Link: https://conta.cc/4o26RIU

05/30/2026

The first excursion on the river takes place this SUNDAY, May 31st! 🌕

Push off from City Pier, New London under the post-sunset glow and cruise out to the mouth of the Thames River to catch the Full Blue Moon rise.

🎟 Only a handful of tickets available: bit.ly/THRPFullMoon

05/29/2026

Tom Anderson wrapped up our annual lecture series at the end of April while discussing his publication regarding the natural history of the Long Island Sound.

Each lecture provided the community a place for conversation and sparked curiosity. Thank you to our series sponsors and Lyman Allyn Art Museum for hosting the Park and brining folks together!

05/27/2026

TRHPF Board President, Marcy Pillsbury, joined Governor Ned Lamont and DEEP at Fort Trumbull State Park to kick off the summer tourism season in CT State Parks!!

05/24/2026

Congratulations to New London Public School teacher, Amy Golden, who was the lucky winner of the basket raffle at our Discover the Park event!

Amy attended with the Nutmeg Volunteer Junior Ancient Fife & Drum Corps and loved seeing all of the historic sites come together to offer activities for youth and families.

05/23/2026

The Park is kicking off the summer boating season with a "Blue Moon" Cruise! 🌕

Experience the rare beauty of a Full Blue Moon as it rises over the Thames River and bathes the waterfront in silver light. This unforgettable evening cruise offers breathtaking nighttime views, relaxing river breezes, and a chance to witness one of the sky’s most uncommon lunar events from the deck of a historic vessel.

🔹 Sunday, May 31 | 8:45PM
🔹 City Pier, New London

🎟 Tickets on sale TODAY: bit.ly/THRPFullMoon