Pirates and Privateers

New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United States

Often privateers are described as legal pirates. This is an oversimplification of a complex system, and does not take into account motivations of the people who engaged in these activities. Learn the difference between a pirate and privateer, and how these groups of individuals impacted the maritime community. Please RSVP to info@nlchs.org if you plan […]

Santa at the Shaw Mansion

New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United States

Once again Santa will be visiting the Shaw Mansion. Please bring your kids to see Santa and feel free to take a picture. He will only be with us for 2 hours so plan accordingly. For more information please email info@nlchs.org We will be handing out free candy canes for all of our visitors.  We will […]

Pioneers Exhibit Opening

New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United States

                                                            On June 18 th at 2 pm, the New London County Historical Society is hosting an opening of its newly installed permanent exhibit Pioneers: Photographs […]

A Child’s Life in the 18th Century through Archaeology

New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United States

On August 13th at 1 pm, the New London County Historical Society partnered with the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of New London is hosting an opening of its newly installed exhibit, A Child’s Life in the 18th Century through Archaeology. The exhibit was designed and constructed during our annual Summer Museum program by […]

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13th Annual Thames River Cruise

Cecelia Ann Cross Sound Ferry 2 Ferry Street, New London, CT, United States

Click Here to Purchase Tickets  Our Sponsors! With sincere gratitude we at the NLCHS thank all our Sponsors.  History is happening now. Businesses and the business owners of our community help shape the collective history in our county. Please consider partnering with the NLCHS to help us continue our mission of preservation, education, and community […]