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SUMMARY:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London
DESCRIPTION:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London August 14–16 when the Tall Ship of Delaware arrives at New London City Pier for five public sailing trips on Long Island Sound. Rather than simply touring the ship at the dock\, passengers spend 2½ hours underway aboard a full-scale recreation of the 17th-century vessel that carried the first Swedish settlers to the Delaware Valley. \nThis is also a hands-on tall ship experience. Guests can help the crew raise sails and haul lines\, listen to stories about the ship and maritime life\, or find a place on deck and simply enjoy the trip. The exact sailing experience changes with the wind and conditions\, which is rather the point when you’re aboard a ship powered by canvas instead of following a sightseeing route on a motor vessel. \nFive sails are scheduled across three days\, including morning and afternoon trips Friday\, morning and late-afternoon trips Saturday\, and a final Sunday morning sail. Current booking information shows fares ranging from $40 for youth ages 12 and younger to $75 for adults\, with advance reservations recommended. (Kalmar Nyckel Booking) \nThe Ship That Helped Found New Sweden\nThe original Kalmar Nyckel played a remarkable role in early American history. \nIn 1637\, the ship left Europe as the flagship of an expedition led by Peter Minuit to establish a Swedish colony in North America. After crossing the Atlantic\, the expedition entered the Delaware River in March 1638 and established Fort Christina\, in what is now Wilmington\, Delaware. \nThat settlement became the beginning of New Sweden and the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley. (Sea History Association) \nKalmar Nyckel wasn’t finished after that first crossing. The ship ultimately completed four round-trip Atlantic voyages between Sweden and North America\, more documented crossings than any other colonial ship of the period. \nThe original vessel later returned to naval and merchant service before being sunk during a battle with English forces in 1652. \nSailing Aboard a 17th-Century Ship\nThe Kalmar Nyckel visiting New London isn’t the original ship\, but neither is it a conventional modern tour boat dressed to look old. \nThe full-scale recreation was built by the nonprofit Kalmar Nyckel Foundation in Wilmington\, Delaware\, just downstream from the site where the original ship landed in 1638. It was launched in 1997 and commissioned the following year. \nThe ship is operated with the help of a large volunteer crew trained in traditional seamanship. That working-ship approach carries over to the public sails. \nPassengers who want to participate can lend a hand as the crew handles lines and raises sail. You don’t have to\, though. Helping sail the ship is optional\, and watching the crew work from the deck is part of the experience in itself. \nFor children who’ve only seen this kind of ship in a movie or museum\, seeing the rigging put to work can make 17th-century maritime history considerably more tangible. \nFive Chances to Sail from New London\nThe New London visit includes five separate public sails. \nFriday\, August 14\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nEach trip lasts approximately 2½ hours and departs from New London City Pier. The Saturday evening departure offers a particularly different experience\, leaving at 5 p.m. for an early-evening sail on Long Island Sound. \nThe ship’s current booking schedule lists all five New London departures. \nA Hands-On History Lesson for Kids\nFamilies don’t need any sailing experience to participate. \nKids can see how a large wooden sailing vessel actually operates and watch crew members work with the maze of ropes\, sails and rigging overhead. Those who want to get involved can help haul lines alongside the crew. \nThere’s also a larger story behind what they’re doing. Ships like Kalmar Nyckel crossed an Atlantic without engines\, GPS\, weather radar or instant communication with shore. Wind\, navigation and the ability of a crew to work together determined whether a voyage succeeded. \nThe modern Kalmar Nyckel Foundation uses the ship as a floating classroom and educational platform\, reaching tens of thousands of people through sails\, school programs and other activities each year. (Do More 24 Delaware) \nSailing from New London City Pier\nAll five trips depart from New London Waterfront Park and the City Pier area in downtown New London. \nCity Pier sits directly on the downtown waterfront near Union Station\, making the departure point unusually convenient for a tall ship sail. Restaurants and downtown New London are within walking distance\, so the trip can easily become part of a longer afternoon or evening in the city. \nPassengers should leave enough time to park and reach the pier before boarding rather than arriving at the scheduled departure time. \nTickets\nAdult admission is $75\, while tickets for youth ages 12 and younger are $40. \nAdvance reservations are recommended\, particularly because each sailing has limited capacity. Some of the ship’s other August 2026 public sails have already sold out. \nEvent Details\nDates: Friday\, August 14–Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nFriday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday Sailing: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nDuration: Approximately 2½ hours \nShip: Kalmar Nyckel\, the Tall Ship of Delaware \nLocation: New London City Pier \nCity: New London\, CT \nAdult Admission: $75 \nYouth Admission: $40 for ages 12 and younger \nExperience: Public sailing excursion on Long Island Sound with opportunities to help raise sails and haul lines. \nReservations: Advance reservations are recommended. \nQuestions: (302) 429-7447 \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/sail-with-the-tall-ship-kalmar-nyckel-in-new-london/2026-08-14/1/
LOCATION:New London City Pier\, 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London City Pier
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SUMMARY:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London
DESCRIPTION:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London August 14–16 when the Tall Ship of Delaware arrives at New London City Pier for five public sailing trips on Long Island Sound. Rather than simply touring the ship at the dock\, passengers spend 2½ hours underway aboard a full-scale recreation of the 17th-century vessel that carried the first Swedish settlers to the Delaware Valley. \nThis is also a hands-on tall ship experience. Guests can help the crew raise sails and haul lines\, listen to stories about the ship and maritime life\, or find a place on deck and simply enjoy the trip. The exact sailing experience changes with the wind and conditions\, which is rather the point when you’re aboard a ship powered by canvas instead of following a sightseeing route on a motor vessel. \nFive sails are scheduled across three days\, including morning and afternoon trips Friday\, morning and late-afternoon trips Saturday\, and a final Sunday morning sail. Current booking information shows fares ranging from $40 for youth ages 12 and younger to $75 for adults\, with advance reservations recommended. (Kalmar Nyckel Booking) \nThe Ship That Helped Found New Sweden\nThe original Kalmar Nyckel played a remarkable role in early American history. \nIn 1637\, the ship left Europe as the flagship of an expedition led by Peter Minuit to establish a Swedish colony in North America. After crossing the Atlantic\, the expedition entered the Delaware River in March 1638 and established Fort Christina\, in what is now Wilmington\, Delaware. \nThat settlement became the beginning of New Sweden and the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley. (Sea History Association) \nKalmar Nyckel wasn’t finished after that first crossing. The ship ultimately completed four round-trip Atlantic voyages between Sweden and North America\, more documented crossings than any other colonial ship of the period. \nThe original vessel later returned to naval and merchant service before being sunk during a battle with English forces in 1652. \nSailing Aboard a 17th-Century Ship\nThe Kalmar Nyckel visiting New London isn’t the original ship\, but neither is it a conventional modern tour boat dressed to look old. \nThe full-scale recreation was built by the nonprofit Kalmar Nyckel Foundation in Wilmington\, Delaware\, just downstream from the site where the original ship landed in 1638. It was launched in 1997 and commissioned the following year. \nThe ship is operated with the help of a large volunteer crew trained in traditional seamanship. That working-ship approach carries over to the public sails. \nPassengers who want to participate can lend a hand as the crew handles lines and raises sail. You don’t have to\, though. Helping sail the ship is optional\, and watching the crew work from the deck is part of the experience in itself. \nFor children who’ve only seen this kind of ship in a movie or museum\, seeing the rigging put to work can make 17th-century maritime history considerably more tangible. \nFive Chances to Sail from New London\nThe New London visit includes five separate public sails. \nFriday\, August 14\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nEach trip lasts approximately 2½ hours and departs from New London City Pier. The Saturday evening departure offers a particularly different experience\, leaving at 5 p.m. for an early-evening sail on Long Island Sound. \nThe ship’s current booking schedule lists all five New London departures. \nA Hands-On History Lesson for Kids\nFamilies don’t need any sailing experience to participate. \nKids can see how a large wooden sailing vessel actually operates and watch crew members work with the maze of ropes\, sails and rigging overhead. Those who want to get involved can help haul lines alongside the crew. \nThere’s also a larger story behind what they’re doing. Ships like Kalmar Nyckel crossed an Atlantic without engines\, GPS\, weather radar or instant communication with shore. Wind\, navigation and the ability of a crew to work together determined whether a voyage succeeded. \nThe modern Kalmar Nyckel Foundation uses the ship as a floating classroom and educational platform\, reaching tens of thousands of people through sails\, school programs and other activities each year. (Do More 24 Delaware) \nSailing from New London City Pier\nAll five trips depart from New London Waterfront Park and the City Pier area in downtown New London. \nCity Pier sits directly on the downtown waterfront near Union Station\, making the departure point unusually convenient for a tall ship sail. Restaurants and downtown New London are within walking distance\, so the trip can easily become part of a longer afternoon or evening in the city. \nPassengers should leave enough time to park and reach the pier before boarding rather than arriving at the scheduled departure time. \nTickets\nAdult admission is $75\, while tickets for youth ages 12 and younger are $40. \nAdvance reservations are recommended\, particularly because each sailing has limited capacity. Some of the ship’s other August 2026 public sails have already sold out. \nEvent Details\nDates: Friday\, August 14–Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nFriday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday Sailing: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nDuration: Approximately 2½ hours \nShip: Kalmar Nyckel\, the Tall Ship of Delaware \nLocation: New London City Pier \nCity: New London\, CT \nAdult Admission: $75 \nYouth Admission: $40 for ages 12 and younger \nExperience: Public sailing excursion on Long Island Sound with opportunities to help raise sails and haul lines. \nReservations: Advance reservations are recommended. \nQuestions: (302) 429-7447 \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/sail-with-the-tall-ship-kalmar-nyckel-in-new-london/2026-08-14/2/
LOCATION:New London City Pier\, 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Don’t Tell Mom at The Oasis Pub
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Tell Mom at The Oasis Pub brings a full night of house and dance music to downtown New London on Friday\, August 14\, with Brian Carter and Nové Bloc returning to the party and Miami-based DJ Grahm Radio making his Connecticut debut. \nThis isn’t a conventional concert with a headliner\, an opener and everybody staring toward a stage. Don’t Tell Mom is built around the dance floor. The music moves through house\, disco\, deep grooves and electronic sounds\, with the DJs handing the room from one set to the next as the night progresses. \nThere’s also considerably more experience behind this lineup than the names alone suggest. Carter has been involved in underground dance music for more than three decades\, while the two DJs behind Nové Bloc bring touring and recording backgrounds to their sets. Grahm Radio adds another angle entirely: a house DJ and music curator who has developed an international following around his weekly Immersive Groove mixes. \nBrian Carter\nCarter was born in London and began his musical life playing percussion in the British new wave scene. After moving to the United States\, he became involved with San Francisco’s early underground rave culture before establishing Dancebeatroute\, an event series that helped take his work to both coasts. \nHis background includes some of the Northeast’s longest-running club residencies as well as early dance-music boat parties in New York City. These days\, his sets can move through disco\, jazz house\, soulful grooves and house\, reflecting a record collection accumulated over decades rather than one narrow electronic genre. \nThat history makes him something of an elder statesman on Friday’s bill. He’s not playing at house music. He’s been around it long enough to have watched entire generations of the scene come and go. \nNové Bloc\nNové Bloc is the DJ partnership of Jaromir Kurty and Greg Tessitore. \nTogether\, the pair bring more than a decade of touring experience\, including performances both in the United States and internationally. They’ve also released music through established record labels while accumulating the kind of enormous personal music libraries that tend to happen when DJs spend years searching for the next record nobody else in the room thought to play. \nTheir sets aren’t confined strictly to contemporary house. The duo has also leaned into disco and older dance records\, which gives Don’t Tell Mom room to move backward and forward through dance music rather than staying locked into one sound all night. \nGrahm Radio Makes His Connecticut Debut\nThe wildcard on Friday’s lineup is Grahm Radio\, making what organizers bill as his Connecticut debut. \nGrahm Radio is a Miami-based house DJ\, producer and music curator whose work centers on discovering and sharing new house music. His ongoing Immersive Groove series is a weekly deep-tech mix built partly from music submitted to him by artists and record labels around the world. \nHis background isn’t limited to DJing. Grahm Radio has described growing up on an unusually broad musical diet that included classic rock\, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead before discovering house music and jam bands in college. He began DJing around 2019 and launched the Grahm Radio project in 2020. \nThe project has grown into more than a series of mixes. He now operates a community centered on unreleased house music\, sharing large weekly collections of unreleased tracks with subscribers and highlighting new producers through his platform. \nFor a small Bank Street room in New London\, that’s a pretty interesting guest to drop into the lineup. \nAn Electronic Night Inside Oasis\nThe Oasis Pub is particularly well suited to a night like this because there isn’t much distance between performer and crowd. \nThe 21+ Bank Street bar has developed a reputation as one of downtown New London’s small independent music rooms\, regularly hosting local musicians\, touring underground acts and DJ nights. Its size is part of the appeal. This isn’t a cavernous nightclub with the DJ somewhere across the room. \nWhen Oasis fills\, it fills. \nThe bar itself has a strong craft-beer identity\, with a rotating selection that emphasizes Connecticut and regional breweries alongside canned drinks\, cocktails and nonalcoholic options. Friday hours extend until 2 a.m.\, giving Don’t Tell Mom plenty of room to keep going after the 9 p.m. start. \nAnd the event description’s promise of a dance floor that keeps moving “until you’re legally not allowed to be in the venue anymore”? \nOasis closes at 2. \nNow you know. \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, August 14\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 p.m. \nEvent: Don’t Tell Mom \nDJs: Brian Carter\, Nové Bloc and Grahm Radio \nSpecial Appearance: Grahm Radio’s Connecticut debut \nLocation: The Oasis Pub \nAddress: 16 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320 \nMusic: House\, EDM\, disco and electronic dance music \nAge Restriction: 21+ \nVenue: Intimate downtown craft beer bar and live music room \nFriday Venue Hours: 5:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. \nPhone: (860) 447-3929 \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/dont-tell-mom-at-the-oasis-pub/
LOCATION:Oasis Pub\, 16 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London
DESCRIPTION:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London August 14–16 when the Tall Ship of Delaware arrives at New London City Pier for five public sailing trips on Long Island Sound. Rather than simply touring the ship at the dock\, passengers spend 2½ hours underway aboard a full-scale recreation of the 17th-century vessel that carried the first Swedish settlers to the Delaware Valley. \nThis is also a hands-on tall ship experience. Guests can help the crew raise sails and haul lines\, listen to stories about the ship and maritime life\, or find a place on deck and simply enjoy the trip. The exact sailing experience changes with the wind and conditions\, which is rather the point when you’re aboard a ship powered by canvas instead of following a sightseeing route on a motor vessel. \nFive sails are scheduled across three days\, including morning and afternoon trips Friday\, morning and late-afternoon trips Saturday\, and a final Sunday morning sail. Current booking information shows fares ranging from $40 for youth ages 12 and younger to $75 for adults\, with advance reservations recommended. (Kalmar Nyckel Booking) \nThe Ship That Helped Found New Sweden\nThe original Kalmar Nyckel played a remarkable role in early American history. \nIn 1637\, the ship left Europe as the flagship of an expedition led by Peter Minuit to establish a Swedish colony in North America. After crossing the Atlantic\, the expedition entered the Delaware River in March 1638 and established Fort Christina\, in what is now Wilmington\, Delaware. \nThat settlement became the beginning of New Sweden and the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley. (Sea History Association) \nKalmar Nyckel wasn’t finished after that first crossing. The ship ultimately completed four round-trip Atlantic voyages between Sweden and North America\, more documented crossings than any other colonial ship of the period. \nThe original vessel later returned to naval and merchant service before being sunk during a battle with English forces in 1652. \nSailing Aboard a 17th-Century Ship\nThe Kalmar Nyckel visiting New London isn’t the original ship\, but neither is it a conventional modern tour boat dressed to look old. \nThe full-scale recreation was built by the nonprofit Kalmar Nyckel Foundation in Wilmington\, Delaware\, just downstream from the site where the original ship landed in 1638. It was launched in 1997 and commissioned the following year. \nThe ship is operated with the help of a large volunteer crew trained in traditional seamanship. That working-ship approach carries over to the public sails. \nPassengers who want to participate can lend a hand as the crew handles lines and raises sail. You don’t have to\, though. Helping sail the ship is optional\, and watching the crew work from the deck is part of the experience in itself. \nFor children who’ve only seen this kind of ship in a movie or museum\, seeing the rigging put to work can make 17th-century maritime history considerably more tangible. \nFive Chances to Sail from New London\nThe New London visit includes five separate public sails. \nFriday\, August 14\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nEach trip lasts approximately 2½ hours and departs from New London City Pier. The Saturday evening departure offers a particularly different experience\, leaving at 5 p.m. for an early-evening sail on Long Island Sound. \nThe ship’s current booking schedule lists all five New London departures. \nA Hands-On History Lesson for Kids\nFamilies don’t need any sailing experience to participate. \nKids can see how a large wooden sailing vessel actually operates and watch crew members work with the maze of ropes\, sails and rigging overhead. Those who want to get involved can help haul lines alongside the crew. \nThere’s also a larger story behind what they’re doing. Ships like Kalmar Nyckel crossed an Atlantic without engines\, GPS\, weather radar or instant communication with shore. Wind\, navigation and the ability of a crew to work together determined whether a voyage succeeded. \nThe modern Kalmar Nyckel Foundation uses the ship as a floating classroom and educational platform\, reaching tens of thousands of people through sails\, school programs and other activities each year. (Do More 24 Delaware) \nSailing from New London City Pier\nAll five trips depart from New London Waterfront Park and the City Pier area in downtown New London. \nCity Pier sits directly on the downtown waterfront near Union Station\, making the departure point unusually convenient for a tall ship sail. Restaurants and downtown New London are within walking distance\, so the trip can easily become part of a longer afternoon or evening in the city. \nPassengers should leave enough time to park and reach the pier before boarding rather than arriving at the scheduled departure time. \nTickets\nAdult admission is $75\, while tickets for youth ages 12 and younger are $40. \nAdvance reservations are recommended\, particularly because each sailing has limited capacity. Some of the ship’s other August 2026 public sails have already sold out. \nEvent Details\nDates: Friday\, August 14–Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nFriday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday Sailing: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nDuration: Approximately 2½ hours \nShip: Kalmar Nyckel\, the Tall Ship of Delaware \nLocation: New London City Pier \nCity: New London\, CT \nAdult Admission: $75 \nYouth Admission: $40 for ages 12 and younger \nExperience: Public sailing excursion on Long Island Sound with opportunities to help raise sails and haul lines. \nReservations: Advance reservations are recommended. \nQuestions: (302) 429-7447 \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/sail-with-the-tall-ship-kalmar-nyckel-in-new-london/2026-08-15/1/
LOCATION:New London City Pier\, 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pirate Days at Hempsted Houses
DESCRIPTION:Pirate Days at Hempsted Houses turns one of New London’s oldest historic sites into a pirate encampment for two days of hands-on family activities on Saturday and Sunday\, August 15–16. Children can build and race their own ships\, try pirate-themed crafts\, walk the plank\, explore the encampment\, and hear stories about the real pirates who once sailed the waters around New England. \nThere’s history beneath the eye patches and pirate games. The program introduces families to figures such as Captain William Kidd\, who visited Connecticut in 1690 and became part of the state’s treasure lore. Connecticut stories have long claimed Kidd may have hidden treasure along the coast near what is now Milford. Pirate Days uses those stories as an entry point into the maritime world children often encounter through books and movies\, but connects it to places surprisingly close to home. (Connecticut Landmarks) \nThe setting adds another layer. The Hempsted Houses include a home dating to 1678\, making the property one of the best surviving places to explore what everyday life was actually like in colonial New London. Admission to Pirate Days is free\, although donations are encouraged to support the preservation of the historic property and future educational programs. \nStep Into a Pirate Encampment\nFor the weekend\, the grounds become a place for kids to do more than simply hear about history. \nYoung visitors can explore the pirate encampment and take part in activities including ship building and racing\, crafts\, and the essential test facing every aspiring pirate: walking the plank. \nPast editions of Pirate Days have expanded the encampment with period games\, children’s toys\, maritime storytelling\, treasure hunts\, and demonstrations of historic food and drink preparation. Connecticut Landmarks reported that more than 80 people attended the returning program in 2025. \nThe activities make Pirate Days particularly approachable for younger children. Instead of asking them to stand still while someone explains colonial maritime history\, the program gives them something to build\, race\, discover\, and try for themselves. \nReal Pirates and Connecticut’s Coast\nPiracy wasn’t confined to the Caribbean. \nNew England’s ports and coastal waters were connected to the Atlantic trading world\, and stories of pirates became part of Connecticut folklore. One of the most famous involves Captain William Kidd\, the Scottish privateer who was eventually convicted of piracy and executed in London in 1701. \nKidd was in Connecticut in 1690\, and stories later developed that he had buried treasure near Milford. Pirate Days explores stories such as these while introducing children to the difference between the pirates of popular culture and the people who actually sailed these waters centuries ago. \nA Historic Setting Dating to 1678\nThe Hempsted Houses are an attraction in their own right. \nThe Joshua Hempsted House\, built in 1678 with a later addition\, is one of New England’s oldest and best-documented surviving homes. Joshua Hempsted was born there and kept an extensive diary from 1711 until his death in 1758. His writings provide historians with an unusually detailed record of work\, family\, commerce\, and everyday life in colonial New London. \nBeside it stands the stone Nathaniel Hempsted House\, built in 1759 by Acadian exiles for Joshua’s grandson Nathaniel. Remarkably\, both houses survived the burning of New London by Benedict Arnold’s forces in 1781. \nThat means children attending Pirate Days aren’t experiencing colonial history against a reproduction backdrop. They’re playing and learning on grounds where people were living during the period being explored. \nThe Hempsted Houses Tell a Bigger Story\nThe history preserved here also extends well beyond the Hempsted family. \nJoshua Hempsted’s diary documents the life and labor of Adam Jackson\, a man of African descent whom Hempsted enslaved for more than three decades. Jackson lived and worked on the property\, including in a small attic garret that remains part of the site’s interpretation today. \nConnecticut Landmarks uses the property to examine colonial life alongside the history of Northern slavery\, resistance\, abolition\, and the lives of the people who lived and worked there. \nIt’s an unusual combination for a family outing: Pirate Days gives younger visitors an accessible\, playful doorway into the past\, while the historic site surrounding them holds much deeper stories for families interested in exploring further. \nGood for Families\nPirate Days is designed as a hands-on family program rather than a traditional house tour. \nElementary-age children are likely to get the most from the ship building\, races\, crafts\, pirate games\, and storytelling\, while younger children can participate with help from an adult. \nFamilies should plan enough time to explore rather than arriving just before closing. The program runs for five hours each day\, so visitors can move through the activities at their own pace. \nAdmission and Registration\nPirate Days is free. \nAdvance registration is suggested but not required\, and walk-up visitors are welcome on both days. \nDonations are encouraged and help Connecticut Landmarks fund restoration work and programming at the Hempsted Houses. \nBecause Saturday and Sunday have separate registrations\, choose the day you plan to attend: \nRegister for Pirate Days on Saturday\, August 15 \nRegister for Pirate Days on Sunday\, August 16 \nEvent Details\nDates\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nTime\n11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. both days \nLocation\nHempsted Houses \nAddress\n11 Hempstead Street\nNew London\, CT \nAdmission\nFree \nRegistration\nAdvance registration is suggested. Walk-ups are welcome. \nRecommended Ages\nBest suited to families with preschool and elementary-age children\, although all ages may attend. \nActivities\nPirate encampment\, ship making and racing\, crafts\, walking the plank\, and stories about real pirates and Connecticut’s maritime past. \nImportant Notes\nDonations support restoration and educational programming at the Hempsted Houses. Questions about the program can be directed to the Hempsted Houses staff. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, use the Saturday or Sunday registration links above. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/pirate-days-at-hempsted-houses/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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SUMMARY:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London
DESCRIPTION:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London August 14–16 when the Tall Ship of Delaware arrives at New London City Pier for five public sailing trips on Long Island Sound. Rather than simply touring the ship at the dock\, passengers spend 2½ hours underway aboard a full-scale recreation of the 17th-century vessel that carried the first Swedish settlers to the Delaware Valley. \nThis is also a hands-on tall ship experience. Guests can help the crew raise sails and haul lines\, listen to stories about the ship and maritime life\, or find a place on deck and simply enjoy the trip. The exact sailing experience changes with the wind and conditions\, which is rather the point when you’re aboard a ship powered by canvas instead of following a sightseeing route on a motor vessel. \nFive sails are scheduled across three days\, including morning and afternoon trips Friday\, morning and late-afternoon trips Saturday\, and a final Sunday morning sail. Current booking information shows fares ranging from $40 for youth ages 12 and younger to $75 for adults\, with advance reservations recommended. (Kalmar Nyckel Booking) \nThe Ship That Helped Found New Sweden\nThe original Kalmar Nyckel played a remarkable role in early American history. \nIn 1637\, the ship left Europe as the flagship of an expedition led by Peter Minuit to establish a Swedish colony in North America. After crossing the Atlantic\, the expedition entered the Delaware River in March 1638 and established Fort Christina\, in what is now Wilmington\, Delaware. \nThat settlement became the beginning of New Sweden and the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley. (Sea History Association) \nKalmar Nyckel wasn’t finished after that first crossing. The ship ultimately completed four round-trip Atlantic voyages between Sweden and North America\, more documented crossings than any other colonial ship of the period. \nThe original vessel later returned to naval and merchant service before being sunk during a battle with English forces in 1652. \nSailing Aboard a 17th-Century Ship\nThe Kalmar Nyckel visiting New London isn’t the original ship\, but neither is it a conventional modern tour boat dressed to look old. \nThe full-scale recreation was built by the nonprofit Kalmar Nyckel Foundation in Wilmington\, Delaware\, just downstream from the site where the original ship landed in 1638. It was launched in 1997 and commissioned the following year. \nThe ship is operated with the help of a large volunteer crew trained in traditional seamanship. That working-ship approach carries over to the public sails. \nPassengers who want to participate can lend a hand as the crew handles lines and raises sail. You don’t have to\, though. Helping sail the ship is optional\, and watching the crew work from the deck is part of the experience in itself. \nFor children who’ve only seen this kind of ship in a movie or museum\, seeing the rigging put to work can make 17th-century maritime history considerably more tangible. \nFive Chances to Sail from New London\nThe New London visit includes five separate public sails. \nFriday\, August 14\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nEach trip lasts approximately 2½ hours and departs from New London City Pier. The Saturday evening departure offers a particularly different experience\, leaving at 5 p.m. for an early-evening sail on Long Island Sound. \nThe ship’s current booking schedule lists all five New London departures. \nA Hands-On History Lesson for Kids\nFamilies don’t need any sailing experience to participate. \nKids can see how a large wooden sailing vessel actually operates and watch crew members work with the maze of ropes\, sails and rigging overhead. Those who want to get involved can help haul lines alongside the crew. \nThere’s also a larger story behind what they’re doing. Ships like Kalmar Nyckel crossed an Atlantic without engines\, GPS\, weather radar or instant communication with shore. Wind\, navigation and the ability of a crew to work together determined whether a voyage succeeded. \nThe modern Kalmar Nyckel Foundation uses the ship as a floating classroom and educational platform\, reaching tens of thousands of people through sails\, school programs and other activities each year. (Do More 24 Delaware) \nSailing from New London City Pier\nAll five trips depart from New London Waterfront Park and the City Pier area in downtown New London. \nCity Pier sits directly on the downtown waterfront near Union Station\, making the departure point unusually convenient for a tall ship sail. Restaurants and downtown New London are within walking distance\, so the trip can easily become part of a longer afternoon or evening in the city. \nPassengers should leave enough time to park and reach the pier before boarding rather than arriving at the scheduled departure time. \nTickets\nAdult admission is $75\, while tickets for youth ages 12 and younger are $40. \nAdvance reservations are recommended\, particularly because each sailing has limited capacity. Some of the ship’s other August 2026 public sails have already sold out. \nEvent Details\nDates: Friday\, August 14–Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nFriday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday Sailing: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nDuration: Approximately 2½ hours \nShip: Kalmar Nyckel\, the Tall Ship of Delaware \nLocation: New London City Pier \nCity: New London\, CT \nAdult Admission: $75 \nYouth Admission: $40 for ages 12 and younger \nExperience: Public sailing excursion on Long Island Sound with opportunities to help raise sails and haul lines. \nReservations: Advance reservations are recommended. \nQuestions: (302) 429-7447 \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/sail-with-the-tall-ship-kalmar-nyckel-in-new-london/2026-08-15/2/
LOCATION:New London City Pier\, 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London City Pier
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SUMMARY:Salsa on Parade Plaza 2026
DESCRIPTION:Salsa on Parade Plaza 2026 in downtown New London for three unforgettable summer evenings filled with live Latin music\, dancing\, and community fun. Presented by Taino Productions\, this free outdoor event invites everyone to experience the excitement of salsa dancing in the heart of the city\, whether you’re an experienced dancer or stepping onto the dance floor for the very first time. \nEach event begins with free salsa lessons\, making it easy for beginners to learn the basics before the live music gets everyone moving. Throughout the evening\, Parade Plaza comes alive with energetic rhythms\, social dancing\, and a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates music\, culture\, and community. Bring your friends\, enjoy the downtown setting\, and dance beneath the summer sky. \nLocated in historic Parade Plaza\, the series offers a unique way to spend a Saturday evening while exploring downtown New London’s restaurants\, shops\, and waterfront district. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and wear comfortable shoes for an evening of music\, dancing\, and unforgettable summer memories. \nEvent Details\nDates \n\nSaturday\, June 13\, 2026\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\n\nTime \n\n7:00 PM – 10:30 PM\n\nLocation \n\nParade Plaza\nDowntown New London\, CT\n\nAdmission \n\nFree\n\nHighlights\n\nLive salsa music\nFree salsa dance lessons\nOutdoor dancing under the stars\nFamily-friendly atmosphere\nOpen to all ages and experience levels\n\nWhat to Bring\n\nLawn chairs\nComfortable shoes for dancing\nFriends and family ready to join the fun\n\nWhether you’re learning your first salsa steps or returning to the dance floor\, Salsa on Parade Plaza offers one of southeastern Connecticut’s most lively and welcoming summer traditions. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/salsa-on-parade-plaza-2026/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Parade Plaza\, State Street &\, S Water St\, New London\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parade Plaza
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SUMMARY:Multiplier with DJ W.O.W. at The Oasis Pub
DESCRIPTION:Multiplier with DJ W.O.W. at The Oasis Pub turns the small Bank Street music room into a dance floor on Saturday\, August 15\, with an opening DJ set followed by two hours of live electronic music. DJ W.O.W. starts the night from 8 to 9 p.m.\, before New London-area band Multiplier takes over from 9 to 11 p.m. \nMultiplier isn’t a conventional rock band with a few electronic elements added around the edges. The group builds its sound from house\, EDM\, dub\, electro-funk\, funk\, breakbeat\, hip-hop and trip-hop\, creating music intended for dancing while musicians perform it live. Their shows also lean heavily into the visual side\, using lasers\, video projections and other multimedia to turn the room into part of the performance. \nThat approach should be particularly interesting inside The Oasis Pub. Oasis is one of downtown New London’s small independent music rooms\, where the stage sits only a few feet from the audience. The venue regularly books emerging bands\, underground electronic acts and DJs rather than operating like a traditional concert hall. \nAbout Multiplier\nMultiplier comes out of the southeastern Connecticut music scene\, with its members playing together in different forms for more than a decade before formalizing the project. \nThe easiest way to understand them may be to start with the groove. \nHouse and EDM provide some of the foundation\, but Multiplier pulls in dub\, hip-hop\, trip-hop\, breakbeat and funk rather than staying inside one electronic genre. A June 2026 profile described their music as unmistakably club-oriented but with a psychedelic edge and unexpected changes working their way through the groove. (Post Road Review) \nThey’re also a live electronic band\, an important distinction from watching a producer perform a DJ set. \nThat combination has made Multiplier a good fit for everything from clubs and theaters to outdoor festivals and unconventional parties. The group describes the shows as multimedia experiences incorporating lasers\, video screens and digital artists alongside the music. \nThey’ve been particularly active around New London this summer. Multiplier hosted its fifth annual Summer Party at Hygienic Art Park in June and played the Connecticut College Arboretum’s new Summer Concert Series in July. \nNow they’re squeezing all of that into Oasis. \nDJ W.O.W. Opens the Night\nDJ W.O.W. starts the evening with a one-hour set from 8 to 9 p.m. \nDJ W.O.W. has previously appeared on downtown bills\, including sets associated with The Social\, and has already shared a bill with Multiplier this year. The two acts performed together at The Social in March\, where Multiplier was similarly presented as a dance-focused mix of house\, EDM\, dub\, electro-funk\, breakbeat\, hip-hop and trip-hop. \nThat makes Saturday’s pairing at Oasis less random than it might appear. W.O.W. gets the room moving first. Then the live band takes over. \nInside The Oasis Pub\nOasis has been part of New London’s alternative music culture for years. \nIt’s a small\, 21-and-over craft beer bar and live music room at 16 Bank Street\, with the bar running along much of the space and the stage tucked into the back. On show nights\, that leaves an open area in front of the stage for the crowd. \nThere are no giant video walls separating the performers from the audience. No distant seats. \nFor a band that actively wants people dancing\, that intimacy works. \nOasis also puts unusual emphasis on its beer selection\, currently advertising 20 drafts and more than 60 cans\, alongside wine\, canned cocktails\, cider\, nonalcoholic options and other drinks. \nSaturday hours run from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.\, so the bar remains open after Multiplier’s scheduled set ends. \nTwo Different Kinds of Electronic Performance\nThere’s a nice progression built into the schedule. \nFrom 8 to 9 p.m.\, DJ W.O.W. controls the room from the decks. \nAt 9 p.m.\, Multiplier changes the equation. Electronic music becomes a live-band performance\, with musicians creating the rhythms\, textures and improvisations in real time while the visual production fills the room. \nBy 11\, Oasis may feel considerably smaller than it did when the doors opened. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00–11:00 p.m. \nDJ W.O.W.: 8:00–9:00 p.m. \nMultiplier: 9:00–11:00 p.m. \nLocation: The Oasis Pub \nAddress: 16 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320 \nAge Restriction: 21+ \nMusic: House\, EDM\, dub\, electro-funk\, funk\, breakbeat\, hip-hop and trip-hop \nVenue: Intimate downtown craft beer bar and live music room \nSaturday Venue Hours: 7:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/multiplier-with-dj-w-o-w-at-the-oasis-pub/
LOCATION:Oasis Pub\, 16 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oasis Pub
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SUMMARY:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London
DESCRIPTION:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London August 14–16 when the Tall Ship of Delaware arrives at New London City Pier for five public sailing trips on Long Island Sound. Rather than simply touring the ship at the dock\, passengers spend 2½ hours underway aboard a full-scale recreation of the 17th-century vessel that carried the first Swedish settlers to the Delaware Valley. \nThis is also a hands-on tall ship experience. Guests can help the crew raise sails and haul lines\, listen to stories about the ship and maritime life\, or find a place on deck and simply enjoy the trip. The exact sailing experience changes with the wind and conditions\, which is rather the point when you’re aboard a ship powered by canvas instead of following a sightseeing route on a motor vessel. \nFive sails are scheduled across three days\, including morning and afternoon trips Friday\, morning and late-afternoon trips Saturday\, and a final Sunday morning sail. Current booking information shows fares ranging from $40 for youth ages 12 and younger to $75 for adults\, with advance reservations recommended. (Kalmar Nyckel Booking) \nThe Ship That Helped Found New Sweden\nThe original Kalmar Nyckel played a remarkable role in early American history. \nIn 1637\, the ship left Europe as the flagship of an expedition led by Peter Minuit to establish a Swedish colony in North America. After crossing the Atlantic\, the expedition entered the Delaware River in March 1638 and established Fort Christina\, in what is now Wilmington\, Delaware. \nThat settlement became the beginning of New Sweden and the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley. (Sea History Association) \nKalmar Nyckel wasn’t finished after that first crossing. The ship ultimately completed four round-trip Atlantic voyages between Sweden and North America\, more documented crossings than any other colonial ship of the period. \nThe original vessel later returned to naval and merchant service before being sunk during a battle with English forces in 1652. \nSailing Aboard a 17th-Century Ship\nThe Kalmar Nyckel visiting New London isn’t the original ship\, but neither is it a conventional modern tour boat dressed to look old. \nThe full-scale recreation was built by the nonprofit Kalmar Nyckel Foundation in Wilmington\, Delaware\, just downstream from the site where the original ship landed in 1638. It was launched in 1997 and commissioned the following year. \nThe ship is operated with the help of a large volunteer crew trained in traditional seamanship. That working-ship approach carries over to the public sails. \nPassengers who want to participate can lend a hand as the crew handles lines and raises sail. You don’t have to\, though. Helping sail the ship is optional\, and watching the crew work from the deck is part of the experience in itself. \nFor children who’ve only seen this kind of ship in a movie or museum\, seeing the rigging put to work can make 17th-century maritime history considerably more tangible. \nFive Chances to Sail from New London\nThe New London visit includes five separate public sails. \nFriday\, August 14\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nEach trip lasts approximately 2½ hours and departs from New London City Pier. The Saturday evening departure offers a particularly different experience\, leaving at 5 p.m. for an early-evening sail on Long Island Sound. \nThe ship’s current booking schedule lists all five New London departures. \nA Hands-On History Lesson for Kids\nFamilies don’t need any sailing experience to participate. \nKids can see how a large wooden sailing vessel actually operates and watch crew members work with the maze of ropes\, sails and rigging overhead. Those who want to get involved can help haul lines alongside the crew. \nThere’s also a larger story behind what they’re doing. Ships like Kalmar Nyckel crossed an Atlantic without engines\, GPS\, weather radar or instant communication with shore. Wind\, navigation and the ability of a crew to work together determined whether a voyage succeeded. \nThe modern Kalmar Nyckel Foundation uses the ship as a floating classroom and educational platform\, reaching tens of thousands of people through sails\, school programs and other activities each year. (Do More 24 Delaware) \nSailing from New London City Pier\nAll five trips depart from New London Waterfront Park and the City Pier area in downtown New London. \nCity Pier sits directly on the downtown waterfront near Union Station\, making the departure point unusually convenient for a tall ship sail. Restaurants and downtown New London are within walking distance\, so the trip can easily become part of a longer afternoon or evening in the city. \nPassengers should leave enough time to park and reach the pier before boarding rather than arriving at the scheduled departure time. \nTickets\nAdult admission is $75\, while tickets for youth ages 12 and younger are $40. \nAdvance reservations are recommended\, particularly because each sailing has limited capacity. Some of the ship’s other August 2026 public sails have already sold out. \nEvent Details\nDates: Friday\, August 14–Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nFriday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday Sailing: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nDuration: Approximately 2½ hours \nShip: Kalmar Nyckel\, the Tall Ship of Delaware \nLocation: New London City Pier \nCity: New London\, CT \nAdult Admission: $75 \nYouth Admission: $40 for ages 12 and younger \nExperience: Public sailing excursion on Long Island Sound with opportunities to help raise sails and haul lines. \nReservations: Advance reservations are recommended. \nQuestions: (302) 429-7447 \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/sail-with-the-tall-ship-kalmar-nyckel-in-new-london/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:New London City Pier\, 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London City Pier
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SUMMARY:Pirate Days at Hempsted Houses
DESCRIPTION:Pirate Days at Hempsted Houses turns one of New London’s oldest historic sites into a pirate encampment for two days of hands-on family activities on Saturday and Sunday\, August 15–16. Children can build and race their own ships\, try pirate-themed crafts\, walk the plank\, explore the encampment\, and hear stories about the real pirates who once sailed the waters around New England. \nThere’s history beneath the eye patches and pirate games. The program introduces families to figures such as Captain William Kidd\, who visited Connecticut in 1690 and became part of the state’s treasure lore. Connecticut stories have long claimed Kidd may have hidden treasure along the coast near what is now Milford. Pirate Days uses those stories as an entry point into the maritime world children often encounter through books and movies\, but connects it to places surprisingly close to home. (Connecticut Landmarks) \nThe setting adds another layer. The Hempsted Houses include a home dating to 1678\, making the property one of the best surviving places to explore what everyday life was actually like in colonial New London. Admission to Pirate Days is free\, although donations are encouraged to support the preservation of the historic property and future educational programs. \nStep Into a Pirate Encampment\nFor the weekend\, the grounds become a place for kids to do more than simply hear about history. \nYoung visitors can explore the pirate encampment and take part in activities including ship building and racing\, crafts\, and the essential test facing every aspiring pirate: walking the plank. \nPast editions of Pirate Days have expanded the encampment with period games\, children’s toys\, maritime storytelling\, treasure hunts\, and demonstrations of historic food and drink preparation. Connecticut Landmarks reported that more than 80 people attended the returning program in 2025. \nThe activities make Pirate Days particularly approachable for younger children. Instead of asking them to stand still while someone explains colonial maritime history\, the program gives them something to build\, race\, discover\, and try for themselves. \nReal Pirates and Connecticut’s Coast\nPiracy wasn’t confined to the Caribbean. \nNew England’s ports and coastal waters were connected to the Atlantic trading world\, and stories of pirates became part of Connecticut folklore. One of the most famous involves Captain William Kidd\, the Scottish privateer who was eventually convicted of piracy and executed in London in 1701. \nKidd was in Connecticut in 1690\, and stories later developed that he had buried treasure near Milford. Pirate Days explores stories such as these while introducing children to the difference between the pirates of popular culture and the people who actually sailed these waters centuries ago. \nA Historic Setting Dating to 1678\nThe Hempsted Houses are an attraction in their own right. \nThe Joshua Hempsted House\, built in 1678 with a later addition\, is one of New England’s oldest and best-documented surviving homes. Joshua Hempsted was born there and kept an extensive diary from 1711 until his death in 1758. His writings provide historians with an unusually detailed record of work\, family\, commerce\, and everyday life in colonial New London. \nBeside it stands the stone Nathaniel Hempsted House\, built in 1759 by Acadian exiles for Joshua’s grandson Nathaniel. Remarkably\, both houses survived the burning of New London by Benedict Arnold’s forces in 1781. \nThat means children attending Pirate Days aren’t experiencing colonial history against a reproduction backdrop. They’re playing and learning on grounds where people were living during the period being explored. \nThe Hempsted Houses Tell a Bigger Story\nThe history preserved here also extends well beyond the Hempsted family. \nJoshua Hempsted’s diary documents the life and labor of Adam Jackson\, a man of African descent whom Hempsted enslaved for more than three decades. Jackson lived and worked on the property\, including in a small attic garret that remains part of the site’s interpretation today. \nConnecticut Landmarks uses the property to examine colonial life alongside the history of Northern slavery\, resistance\, abolition\, and the lives of the people who lived and worked there. \nIt’s an unusual combination for a family outing: Pirate Days gives younger visitors an accessible\, playful doorway into the past\, while the historic site surrounding them holds much deeper stories for families interested in exploring further. \nGood for Families\nPirate Days is designed as a hands-on family program rather than a traditional house tour. \nElementary-age children are likely to get the most from the ship building\, races\, crafts\, pirate games\, and storytelling\, while younger children can participate with help from an adult. \nFamilies should plan enough time to explore rather than arriving just before closing. The program runs for five hours each day\, so visitors can move through the activities at their own pace. \nAdmission and Registration\nPirate Days is free. \nAdvance registration is suggested but not required\, and walk-up visitors are welcome on both days. \nDonations are encouraged and help Connecticut Landmarks fund restoration work and programming at the Hempsted Houses. \nBecause Saturday and Sunday have separate registrations\, choose the day you plan to attend: \nRegister for Pirate Days on Saturday\, August 15 \nRegister for Pirate Days on Sunday\, August 16 \nEvent Details\nDates\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nTime\n11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. both days \nLocation\nHempsted Houses \nAddress\n11 Hempstead Street\nNew London\, CT \nAdmission\nFree \nRegistration\nAdvance registration is suggested. Walk-ups are welcome. \nRecommended Ages\nBest suited to families with preschool and elementary-age children\, although all ages may attend. \nActivities\nPirate encampment\, ship making and racing\, crafts\, walking the plank\, and stories about real pirates and Connecticut’s maritime past. \nImportant Notes\nDonations support restoration and educational programming at the Hempsted Houses. Questions about the program can be directed to the Hempsted Houses staff. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, use the Saturday or Sunday registration links above. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Our House: The Music of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young at the Garde Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Our House: The Music of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young at the Garde Arts Center brings together musicians with direct ties to David Crosby\, Graham Nash and CSN for a celebration of one of rock’s most influential catalogs on Sunday\, August 16. The 7 p.m. concert features songs including “Déjà Vu\,” “Wooden Ships\,” “Helpless” and “Carry On\,” performed by an ensemble whose connection to this music extends well beyond being fans of the original band. \nOur House was created in 2024 around musicians who had actually worked with David Crosby and others in his musical circle. Guitarists Steve Postell and Jeff Pevar now lead the project\, joined for the 2026 tour by Kipp Lennon\, Teresa James\, Michael Visceglia and Clint de Ganon. Legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz adds another dimension to the show\, using his photographs and stories to take audiences inside the world that produced the music. (Jeff Pevar) \nThe setting adds another layer of history. The Garde opened in downtown New London in 1926 as a movie and vaudeville palace and celebrates its 100th anniversary during the 2026–27 season. Its restored Moroccan-inspired auditorium provides a fitting room for a concert built around songs that have survived for more than half a century. (Thames River Heritage Park) \nMore Than a Traditional Tribute Show\nOur House has an unusual advantage over most bands devoted to the music of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young: several of these musicians have lived inside the music they’re performing. \nThe project debuted in 2024 with a lineup assembled largely from musicians who had performed with David Crosby over the years. Jeff Pevar and Steve Postell continued the project after that initial tour\, reshaping the ensemble while maintaining those musical connections. \nThat gives the concert a different starting point from a conventional tribute show. The goal isn’t to dress like Crosby\, Stills\, Nash or Young or recreate their stage mannerisms. Instead\, the musicians approach the catalog through their own experiences playing alongside some of the people who created it. \nThe Musicians\nSteve Postell serves as guitarist and musical director. He played guitar with David Crosby and contributed to Crosby’s Sky Trails album. Postell also co-wrote a song for Crosby’s final studio album\, For Free\, and his long list of collaborators includes John Oates\, Jennifer Warnes\, Kenny Loggins and Pure Prairie League. (Penn Speak) \nJeff Pevar may have the closest connection to the CSN family. The guitarist worked with David Crosby\, Graham Nash and Crosby\, Stills & Nash and was a member of CPR\, Crosby’s band with keyboardist and son James Raymond. Pevar has also performed with Phil Lesh & Friends\, Ray Charles and Marc Cohn. \nKipp Lennon handles vocals and guitar. His career includes work with David Crosby\, Roger Waters and Ambrosia. \nTeresa James\, singer and pianist with The Rhythm Tramps\, adds another lead voice to the ensemble. \nMichael Visceglia plays bass and is known for his longtime work with Suzanne Vega. \nClint de Ganon handles drums\, with a résumé that includes work with Stevie Wonder and Art Garfunkel. (Appell Center For The Performing Arts) \nTogether\, the lineup has the vocal and instrumental range necessary for music where harmony isn’t decoration. It’s the foundation. \nThe Music of CSNY\nCrosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young created a remarkably deep catalog despite spending relatively little time together as a four-member group. \nDavid Crosby\, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash released their first album as Crosby\, Stills & Nash in 1969. Neil Young joined shortly afterward\, and Déjà Vu followed in 1970. \nThe combination produced some of the defining music of its era\, blending folk\, rock\, country and intricate vocal harmony with songs that could be intensely personal one moment and openly political the next. \nOur House draws from that larger catalog rather than a single album or period. \nThe New London program is expected to include classics such as “Déjà Vu\,” “Wooden Ships\,” “Helpless” and “Carry On.” (Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce) \nThat opens a considerable amount of musical territory\, from acoustic harmonies and reflective songwriting to electric guitar-driven rock. \nHenry Diltz: The Stories Behind the Photographs\nThere’s another member of the production who doesn’t play an instrument. \nHenry Diltz was there with a camera. \nThe legendary rock photographer documented many of the musicians who defined the Laurel Canyon era and photographed the cover of Crosby\, Stills & Nash’s 1969 debut album. \nFor Our House\, Diltz contributes photographs and stories that appear as part of the performance\, turning portions of the concert into a visual history of the musicians and the world surrounding the songs. \nThat makes the evening part concert and part firsthand remembrance. Instead of simply hearing music from the period\, audiences see images created by someone who was standing nearby when much of that history was happening. \nThe Garde Turns 100\nThe concert arrives at a particularly appropriate moment for the Garde Arts Center. \nThe Garde Theatre opened on September 22\, 1926\, originally presenting both movies and vaudeville. Built during the golden age of American movie palaces\, the theater became known for its elaborate Moroccan-inspired interior. (Wikipedia) \nWarner Bros. purchased the theater in 1929 as Hollywood moved into the era of talking pictures. Decades later\, changing moviegoing habits took their toll\, and the Garde closed in 1977. \nThe building might have disappeared altogether. \nIn 1985\, local community leaders created the nonprofit Garde Arts Center to save the historic theater and return it to use. The restoration preserved one of Connecticut’s few surviving movie palaces while transforming it into a modern performing arts venue. \nToday\, the Garde is again an anchor of downtown New London\, presenting concerts\, theater\, comedy\, film and community programs. Its Centennial Season begins in 2026–27\, marking 100 years since audiences first walked into the State Street theater. \nFor a concert devoted to preserving and reinterpreting music from another era\, it’s hard to imagine a more appropriate room. \nTickets\nTickets range from $39 to $79 plus fees. \nThe performance begins at 7 p.m. and is scheduled to run until approximately 10 p.m. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nTime\n7:00 p.m. \nLocation\nGarde Arts Center \nAddress\n325 State Street\nNew London\, CT 06320 \nAdmission\n$39–$79 plus fees \nFeatured Performers\nSteve Postell – Guitar\, vocals and musical director\nJeff Pevar – Lead guitar\nKipp Lennon – Vocals\nTeresa James – Vocals and piano\nMichael Visceglia – Bass\nClint de Ganon – Drums \nSpecial Feature\nPhotography and stories from legendary CSNY photographer Henry Diltz \nFeatured Music\nThe music of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young\, including songs such as “Déjà Vu\,” “Wooden Ships\,” “Helpless” and “Carry On.” \nVenue\nThe restored historic Garde Theatre\, originally opened in 1926 and entering its Centennial Season in 2026–27. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/our-house-the-music-of-crosby-stills-nash-young-at-the-garde-arts-center/
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garde Arts Center
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