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May 2019
Flock Theatre presents Pride and Prejudice
This year Flock Theatre presents Pride and Prejudice, an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel in our Long Parlor. Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Jon Jory, is a play adaptation of Jane Austen’s Regency era-set romance novel. Pride and Prejudice explores the importance of marrying for love at a time when society is pressuring young women to find profitable suitors. The story follows Mr. Bennet and his five unmarried daughters, focusing specifically on Elizabeth as she and the wealthy Mr.…
Find out more »June 2019
CT Open House Day
On Saturday June 8th from 10:00am– 1:00pm, NLCHS will offer free tours of the Shaw Mansion in honor of CT Open House Day. At 2:00 p.m., we’ll host a lecture titled: Local Connections: Finding the H.M.S. Resolute. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Annual Meeting of the New England Hebrew Farmers of the Emanuel Society
Schedule 1:00 p.m. - Andrew Stout " TAC's Archaeological Holdings and the Acquisition of the NEHFES Site in Chesterfield, Connecticut." Guest speaker: Andrew Stout, Eastern Regional Director, TAC - The Archaeological Conservancy of America 2:00p.m. - Reception 3:00 p.m. - NEHFES Annual Members' Meeting Reservations required via email to NEHFES Treasurer Nancy Butler at nbutler@aboveallelse.org
Find out more »October 2019
RumRaiser
The New London County Historical Society and The Real McCoy invite you to participate in our first annual signature rum cocktail competition on October 19th in the gardens of the Shaw Mansion in downtown New London. Sample signature rum cocktails created by local bars using rum graciously provided by The Real McCoy. Once you’ve sampled each contenders creations, pick your favorite cocktail and cast your vote. The winning cocktail will be featured at our 150th celebration in December 2020. Enjoy music…
Find out more »December 2019
Pictures with Santa
Santa will be visiting the Shaw Mansion on December 14th! Bring your camera and get a picture taken with Santa in our Long Parlour from 11AM-2PM. This is a free event!
Find out more »January 2020
Annual Meeting
Join us on January 18th at 3PM for our Annual Meeting. Professor Nancy Steenburg, Associate Director for Advising at The University of Connecticut Avery Point lectures on Henry P. Haven (1815-1876) the founder of the NLCHS.
Find out more »March 2020
Founding of the New London County Historical Society Lecture Series
Professor Nancy Steenburg discusses the people who founded the New London County Historical Society 150 years ago at our county libraries. The series is 5 lectures. Henry Haven, whaling magnate, and Mayor of New London, began the process to found the NLCHS. Join Professor Steenburg as she discusses Haven at the New London Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Easter Egg Hunt
With a Grant from Chelsea Groton Bank, the NLCHS is pleased to host an Easter Egg Hunt in our Garden on March 28th, from 1pm to 3pm. The event is for children of all ages. They will hunt in our garden for eggs filled with candy. There will be craft making availalable for children who are interested. For More Information, email info@nlchs.org The event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »October 2020
Holiday Masque: Rum, Rum Runners, and Rapscallions
The New London County Historical Society and The Real McCoy invite you to participate in Rum, Rum Runners and Rapscallions. Dress up, learn the history of Pirates, Privateers, and Rum Runners in southeastern Connecticut, and sample fine rums provided by The Real McCoy. In addition there will be a signature rum cocktail available for your enjoyment. Our executive director will tell the tales of the Pirate Henry Morgan, Privateer Thomas Allen, and the rumrunner the Real McCoy, before the…
Find out more »January 2021
2021 Annual Meeting
Join us as we hold our Virtual Annual Meeting on January 30, 2021 at 3pm. Our speaker will be Deborah Donovan who will discuss the Thames River Heritage Park virtual lectures and walking tours. Additionally the Executive Director, Steve Manuel discusses process retaining our corporate status with the Secretary of the State.
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