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SUMMARY:Captivating Books & Stories Inspired by Sites Along the Thames River
DESCRIPTION:Cruise along the Thames River and hear about sites along the Thames that sparked authors’ imaginations to write their stories. Explore books that tell the tales of the people and events that inspired them like Night of the Moonjelllies\, Love and Brutality: The Mysterious Saga of Gallows Road\, For Adam’s Sake: A Family Saga in Colonial New England; Diary of Joshua Hempsted\, Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline\, Venture Smith: The First Slave Narrative\, Jordan Freedman Was My Friend\, and Ice Diaries – the incredible true story of Capt. William R. Anderson and his crew’s harrowing top-secret mission aboard the USS Nautilus\, and more. As these authors attest by their writing\, the Thames truly is one river with a thousand stories. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/captivating-books-stories-inspired-by-sites-along-the-thames-river-5/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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SUMMARY:White Sails\, Black Hands: The African-American Experience on Connecticut's Waters
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 1639 when the first enslaved person arrived in Connecticut\, the number of persons of color steadily increased in New London County. Every town in New London County had a significant percent of African Americans and people of mixed race living and working in them\, however\, their stories are not always told. This tour will explore the stories of a fugitive slave\, Black Revolutionary Patriots\, Black Governors and Whalers\, the Amistad and more. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/white-sails-black-hands-the-african-american-experience-on-connecticuts-waters-7/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T130500
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SUMMARY:Captivating Books & Stories Inspired by Sites Along the Thames River
DESCRIPTION:Cruise along the Thames River and hear about sites along the Thames that sparked authors’ imaginations to write their stories. Explore books that tell the tales of the people and events that inspired them like Night of the Moonjelllies\, Love and Brutality: The Mysterious Saga of Gallows Road\, For Adam’s Sake: A Family Saga in Colonial New England; Diary of Joshua Hempsted\, Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline\, Venture Smith: The First Slave Narrative\, Jordan Freedman Was My Friend\, and Ice Diaries – the incredible true story of Capt. William R. Anderson and his crew’s harrowing top-secret mission aboard the USS Nautilus\, and more. As these authors attest by their writing\, the Thames truly is one river with a thousand stories. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/captivating-books-stories-inspired-by-sites-along-the-thames-river-4/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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SUMMARY:White Sails\, Black Hands: The African-American Experience on Connecticut's Waters
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 1639 when the first enslaved person arrived in Connecticut\, the number of persons of color steadily increased in New London County. Every town in New London County had a significant percent of African Americans and people of mixed race living and working in them\, however\, their stories are not always told. This tour will explore the stories of a fugitive slave\, Black Revolutionary Patriots\, Black Governors and Whalers\, the Amistad and more. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/white-sails-black-hands-the-african-american-experience-on-connecticuts-waters-6/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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SUMMARY:White Sails\, Black Hands: The African-American Experience on Connecticut's Waters
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 1639 when the first enslaved person arrived in Connecticut\, the number of persons of color steadily increased in New London County. Every town in New London County had a significant percent of African Americans and people of mixed race living and working in them\, however\, their stories are not always told. This tour will explore the stories of a fugitive slave\, Black Revolutionary Patriots\, Black Governors and Whalers\, the Amistad and more. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/white-sails-black-hands-the-african-american-experience-on-connecticuts-waters-5/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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SUMMARY:Captivating Books & Stories Inspired by Sites Along the Thames River
DESCRIPTION:Cruise along the Thames River and hear about sites along the Thames that sparked authors’ imaginations to write their stories. Explore books that tell the tales of the people and events that inspired them like Night of the Moonjelllies\, Love and Brutality: The Mysterious Saga of Gallows Road\, For Adam’s Sake: A Family Saga in Colonial New England; Diary of Joshua Hempsted\, Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline\, Venture Smith: The First Slave Narrative\, Jordan Freedman Was My Friend\, and Ice Diaries – the incredible true story of Capt. William R. Anderson and his crew’s harrowing top-secret mission aboard the USS Nautilus\, and more. As these authors attest by their writing\, the Thames truly is one river with a thousand stories. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/captivating-books-stories-inspired-by-sites-along-the-thames-river-3/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T114000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: White Sails\, Black Hands: The African-American Experience on Connecticut's Waters
DESCRIPTION:Update: This boat tour has been canceled. Thank you for your interest. If you’re interested in attending “White Sails\, Black Hands: The African-American Experience on Connecticut’s Waters\,” please click here to view other available dates. The June 29th “Captivating Books & Stories Inspired by Sites Along the Thames River” will still be held at 1 pm. \n  \nBeginning in 1639 when the first enslaved person arrived in Connecticut\, the number of persons of color steadily increased in New London County. Every town in New London County had a significant percent of African Americans and people of mixed race living and working in them\, however\, their stories are not always told. This tour will explore the stories of a fugitive slave\, Black Revolutionary Patriots\, Black Governors and Whalers\, the Amistad and more. \n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/white-sails-black-hands-the-african-american-experience-on-connecticuts-waters-4/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T130500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T142500
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SUMMARY:White Sails\, Black Hands: The African-American Experience on Connecticut's Waters
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 1639 when the first enslaved person arrived in Connecticut\, the number of persons of color steadily increased in New London County. Every town in New London County had a significant percent of African Americans and people of mixed race living and working in them\, however\, their stories are not always told. This tour will explore the stories of a fugitive slave\, Black Revolutionary Patriots\, Black Governors and Whalers\, the Amistad and more. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/white-sails-black-hands-the-african-american-experience-on-connecticuts-waters-3/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T113500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T125000
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SUMMARY:Captivating Books & Stories Inspired by Sites Along the Thames River
DESCRIPTION:Cruise along the Thames River and hear about sites along the Thames that sparked authors’ imaginations to write their stories. Explore books that tell the tales of the people and events that inspired them like Night of the Moonjelllies\, Love and Brutality: The Mysterious Saga of Gallows Road\, For Adam’s Sake: A Family Saga in Colonial New England; Diary of Joshua Hempsted\, Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline\, Venture Smith: The First Slave Narrative\, Jordan Freedman Was My Friend\, and Ice Diaries – the incredible true story of Capt. William R. Anderson and his crew’s harrowing top-secret mission aboard the USS Nautilus\, and more. As these authors attest by their writing\, the Thames truly is one river with a thousand stories. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/captivating-books-stories-inspired-by-sites-along-the-thames-river-2/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T130500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T142500
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Thames: Stories from a Colonial Diary and of Growth Along the River
DESCRIPTION:Joshua Hempsted began his diary in 1711 to keep track of his many business activities\, court sessions\, ship traffic\, travels\, and other events significant to New London and Connecticut. He kept a diary until just before his death in 1758. Join members of the Hempsted staff as they move through time and tell stories about John Winthrop Jr\, the Rogerenes\, the lighthouses\, and the Battle of Groton Heights\, where Stephen Hempsted was seriously wounded. The tour will include stories of the growth of shipbuilding\, the Navy\, and the Victorian times when the Harbor View neighborhood of summer cottages included one built by Wm. H. Hempsted\, the businesses of Groton Bank\, and the Avery-Copp House. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/exploring-the-thames-stories-from-a-colonial-diary-and-of-growth-along-the-river/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T144500
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SUMMARY:White Sails\, Black Hands: The African-American Experience on Connecticut's Waters
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 1639 when the first enslaved person arrived in Connecticut\, the number of persons of color steadily increased in New London County. Every town in New London County had a significant percent of African Americans and people of mixed race living and working in them\, however\, their stories are not always told. This tour will explore the stories of a fugitive slave\, Black Revolutionary Patriots\, Black Governors and Whalers\, the Amistad and more. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/white-sails-black-hands-the-african-american-experience-on-connecticuts-waters-2/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctlandmarks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/White-Sails-Black-Hands.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T124500
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SUMMARY:Captivating Books & Stories Inspired by Sites Along the Thames River
DESCRIPTION:Cruise along the Thames River and hear about sites along the Thames that sparked authors’ imaginations to write their stories. Explore books that tell the tales of the people and events that inspired them like Night of the Moonjelllies\, Love and Brutality: The Mysterious Saga of Gallows Road\, For Adam’s Sake: A Family Saga in Colonial New England; Diary of Joshua Hempsted\, Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline\, Venture Smith: The First Slave Narrative\, Jordan Freedman Was My Friend\, and Ice Diaries – the incredible true story of Capt. William R. Anderson and his crew’s harrowing top-secret mission aboard the USS Nautilus\, and more. As these authors attest by their writing\, the Thames truly is one river with a thousand stories. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\nFollowing your purchase\, you will receive an email with your confirmation. Present this to the boat crew when boarding the boat. \nThis tour is administered by Thames River Heritage Park. 100% of the profit from your ticket purchase benefits the Hempsted Houses\, CT Landmarks. \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/captivating-books-stories-inspired-by-sites-along-the-thames-river/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctlandmarks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Captivating-StoriesFort-Griswold-with-Sailboats.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T132500
DTSTAMP:20230728T232510Z
CREATED:20220802T183118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T232510Z
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SUMMARY:Trade\, Slavery\, and the Great Awakening: Stories of the Thames Based on a Colonial Diary
DESCRIPTION:Spend an afternoon with Hempsted staff on the Thames River Heritage Water Taxi to learn about New London’s history. Joshua Hempsted began his diary in 1711 as a way to keep track of his many business activities\, court sessions\, and travels\, as well as ship traffic and many other events important to New London. Join Hempsted Staff on a guided boat tour as we explore trade\, slavery\, and the Great Awakening through entries from Joshua Hempsted’s Colonial Diary. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/trade-slavery-and-the-great-awakening-stories-of-the-thames-based-on-a-colonial-diary/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T140000
DTSTAMP:20220622T200154Z
CREATED:20220622T200154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T200154Z
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SUMMARY:Trade\, Slavery\, and the Great Awakening: Stories of the Thames Based on a Colonial Diary
DESCRIPTION:Spend an afternoon with Hempsted staff on the Thames River Heritage Water Taxi to learn about New London’s history. Joshua Hempsted began his diary in 1711 as a way to keep track of his many business activities\, court sessions\, and travels\, as well as ship traffic and many other events important to New London. Join Hempsted Staff on a guided boat tour as we explore trade\, slavery\, and the Great Awakening through entries from Joshua Hempsted’s Colonial Diary. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/trade-slavery-great-awakening/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T140000
DTSTAMP:20220606T233242Z
CREATED:20220426T174656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T233242Z
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SUMMARY:White Sails\, Black Hands: The African-American Experience on Connecticut's Waters
DESCRIPTION:Spend an afternoon with Hempsted staff on the Thames River Heritage Water Taxi to learn about New London’s history. Beginning in 1639 when the first enslaved person was brought to Connecticut\, the population of people of color steadily increased in New London County. Although every town in New London County had a significant number of people of African descent or of mixed races living and working in them\, their stories are rarely told. \nThis tour explores the stories of a fugitive slave\, Revolutionary patriot\, Black governors\, whalers\, the Amistad\, and more. See areas related to Hempsted family history\, the early Mamacoke settlement\, native fishing grounds\, and the sites of colonial ferries\, Fort Trumbull\, and other important landmarks. \nPurchase Tickets\n  \n\n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/white-sails-black-hands-the-african-american-experience-on-connecticuts-waters/
LOCATION:City Pier\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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