RumRaiser
Shaw Mansion 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesThe 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 […]
Pictures with Santa
Shaw Mansion 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesSanta 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!
Annual Meeting
Shaw Mansion 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesJoin 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.
Founding of the New London County Historical Society Lecture Series
New London Public Library 63 Huntington St, New London, United StatesProfessor 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 […]
Easter Egg Hunt
New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesWith 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 […]
Holiday Masque: Rum, Rum Runners, and Rapscallions
Shaw Mansion 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesThe 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 […]