Benedict Arnold Lecture
New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesBenedict Arnold was born in Norwich. The son of a sea captain father, and Lathrop mother he was destined for Yale. His alcoholic father impoverished the family and was sent to debtor's prison. Arnold never made it to Yale. Instead his Lathrop uncles taught him the pharmacy business. Learn how Arnold was impacted by his […]
Washington’s Favorite, The Nation’s Guest: Songs of Lafayette’s Time In America
New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesIntroducing the Third Edition of The Diary of Joshua Hempstead 1711-1758
Shaw Mansion 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesThe long-awaited newest edition of the Joshua Hempstead diary is now available. Pat Schaefer will speak on the changes and many additions to the diary stemming from a thorough proofreading of the manuscript against the previous printed text. The talk will be held at the Shaw Mansion, with refreshments to follow. It is free and […]
Genealogy Seminar
New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesLearn the various methods of genealogy research from Kim McLean, a very experienced genealogist. Our course begins with the basics of research, organization and documentation of your genealogy and instructs the student in the use of the internet to conduct research from home or local library. October 15th 7PM-9PM Shaw Mansion Session 1: The basics […]
15th Annual Thames River Cruise
Cecelia Ann Cross Sound Ferry 2 Ferry Street, New London, CT, United StatesMembers $20 Non Members $30 Purchase Tickets HERE Our Sponsors Cross Sound Ferry Mohegan Sun Casino Mohegan Tribe SCIENT FCU TCORS Conway, Londregan, Sheehan & Monaco, P.C Janny Seaport Wealth Management The Barn
Santa at the Shaw Mansion
New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesBring the family as Santa visits the Shaw Mansion again this year. Santa will arrive Sunday December 8th at 1pm. He is staying with us until 3. Please come and take your picture with Santa. This event is made possible by a grant from Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.