New London, Connecticut

Hempsted Houses

For almost 50 years, Joshua Hempsted described everyday life. His house, built in 1678, was home to nine generations of Hempsteds. Adjacent is a rare 18

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Fort Trumbull State Park

19th-century coastal defense fort located on the Thames River. Also former location of Naval Undersea Warfare Center. Visitor Center with exhibits, site interpretive signage;

Shaw Mansion

Connecticut's naval war office during American Revolution. Guided tours with emphasis on West Indies trade, early New London history. Ralph Earl portrait collection, 18

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

One of the nation's four military academies. Museum spans the 200-year history America?s premier maritime service. Tall ship Eagle open Fri.-Sun. 1-5