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In this Thames River Heritage Park Foundation lecture series presentation, Patricia Schaefer will discuss “Lange Eylandt” and Southeastern Connecticut's strong kinship, trade, and cultural ties in the 18th century, using examples from the Joshua Hempstead diary as illustrations. Reception 6pm; lecture 7pm.

Get an up-close view of majestic bald eagles aboard Connecticut River Expeditions’ RiverQuest. Fridays at 10am & 12:30pm; Saturdays & Sundays at 9am; 11:30am & 2pm. $45 per person includes admission to the exhibits and galleries at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut. Advance reservations are strongly suggested; call 860-767-8269 x 113.

In this Herreshoff Marine Museum Lecture Series virtual & in-person presentation, HMM Curator Evelyn Ansel will discuss innovated watercraft created at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. reception 6pm; lecture 7.

This year’s Bash features great food and drinks, live music and a silent auction.

This Lyme Art Association members’ exhibition features several styles and mediums including paintings, drawings & sculptures celebrating all aspects of sea & shoreline life. Opening Reception: Friday, April 26, 5-7pm. Gallery Hours: Weds-Sundays, 10am-5pm, or by appointment Admission is free with contributions appreciated. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT; 860-434-7802; [email protected]; lymeartassociation.org

In this Thames River Heritage Park Foundation lecture series presentation, Steve Manuel, executive director of New London County Historical Society, will discuss the “Whaling City,” once the second largest whaling port in the world. Reception 6pm; lecture 7pm;

In this Herreshoff Marine Museum Lecture Series virtual and in-person presentation, Gerald Carbone will discuss these machine tool pioneers.