June 29, 2024

Captivating Books and Stories Inspired by Sites along the Thames River

Narrated Historical Boat Tour

Cruise along the Thames River and hear about sites along the that sparked authors' imaginations to write their stories.

Explore books that tell the tales of the people and events that inspired them like Night of the Moonjelllies, Love and Brutality: The Mysterious Saga of Gallows Road, For Adam's Sake: A Family Saga in Colonial New England; Diary of Joshua Hempsted, Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline, Venture Smith: The First Slave Narrative, Jordan Freedman Was My Friend, and Ice Diaries - the incredible true story of Capt. William R. Anderson and his crew's harrowing top-secret mission aboard the USS Nautilus, and more.

Regular Pricing
$25 - Adults (Ages 12+)
$15 - Children (Ages 4 - 11)
FREE - Infants (Ages 0 - 3)

Day of Pricing increases by $5. This boat tour departs from City Pier in New London and is 75 minutes in length.

Pack your own snacks and beverages to enjoy during the tour!

100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits Thames River Heritage Park Foundation and helps to connect, support, promote, and sustain over 20 heritage sites and institutions along the Thames.

Location

1 Waterfront Park
New London CT, 06320

Times
1:05PM-2:20PM | Saturday, June 29th