New London to have free shuttle service Saturday to Conn. Open House Day events
June 08, 2023 4:06 pm
• Last Updated: June 08, 2023 7:09 pm
New London ― The Cultural District Commission is offering a free shuttle service running half-hour loops Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Connecticut Open House Day events.
CT Open House Day is an annual all-day event with free or discounted admission to various tourist attractions across the state. The shuttle service in New London will run between the following locations:
- Juneteenth Celebration at The Hempsted Houses, 11 Hempstead St.: A day of speakers, family activities, music, dance and community festivities commemorating Juneteenth at one of New England’s oldest dwellings. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Fort Trumbull State Park: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be an interactive history lesson at the visitor center (free on this day, normally $6) or just walk the fort and its ramparts for stunning views of the Thames River.
- New London County Historical Society at Shaw Mansion, 11 Blinman St.: Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Founded in 1870, the society is the oldest historical organization in eastern Connecticut.
- Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank St.: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free to hear stories of the waterfront.
- Thames River Hop-on, Hop-off Harbor Cruise: Take a $5 harbor cruise via the water taxi to Fort Trumbull and Fort Griswold State Parks. To make a reservation, go to thamesriverheritagepark.org/boat-tours and enter promo code 2023CTOHD at checkout. Tickets may also be purchased on the boat.
- Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St.: Free admission on CT Open House Day. Explore special exhibition Barkley L. Hendricks in New London or admire the special micro-photography images of bugs in Small Wonders: Insects in Focus.
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