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January 2024
Mariners, Whalers and Traders: Island Connections to the Thames
In this Thames River Heritage Park Foundation lecture series presentation, troubadour Geoff Kaufmann shares stories of sailors in prose and song, referencing connections between New London/Groton and Southeastern Connecticut to a number of islands near and far. Reception 6pm; lecture 7pm.
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Kinship, Trade and Culture: Eastern Long Island and the Thames
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.
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Whaling, Religion and Royalty: New London and Lahaina
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;
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