"Captivating Books and Stories" Historic Boat Tour

Historical boat tours bring the Thames River to life with a passionate docent leading the way. Hop on and learn something new about this storied waterway or sit back and catch the breeze.

Guests of all ages are welcome on this excursion. Pack a cooler with your favorite beverages and snacks, grab your people and cruise!

"Captivating Books and Stories: Inspired by Sites Along the Thames River"
In collaboration with the Hempsted Houses and CT Landmarks, cruise along the Thames River and hear about sites that sparked authors' imaginations to write their own stories.

Explore books that tell the tales of the people and events that inspired them like the Diary of Joshua Hempsted; Jordan Freedman Was My Friend; Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline and Ice Diaries and more. As these authors attest by their writing, the Thames truly is one river with a thousand stories.

Questions: 860-407-5655

Historic Boat Tours occur Friday-Sunday. Save $5 when you purchase your tour tickets in advance.

This boat tour departs from Fort Trumbull State Park in New London, CT.

You may also like the following events from Thames River Heritage Park:

• This Saturday, 28th June, 02:45 pm, "Discover the Thames" Historic Boat Tour in New London
• This Sunday, 29th June, 12:15 pm, "Discover the Thames" Historic Boat Tour in New London
• Next month, 12th July, 08:30 pm, "Celebrate New London" Fireworks Cruise in New London

Also check out other Arts events in New London, Literary Art events in New London.