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SUMMARY:Headstone Lettering Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Joshua Hempsted held many positions throughout his lifetime\, one of which was headstone letterer. On Wednesday\, December 27th\, 1749\, our diarist writes\, “fair & cold I finisht engraving a headstone for Samll Bills wife.” Join headstone carver Andrew Carr as he re-creates a headstone using Joshua’s lettering style with 18th–century carving techniques.  \nBuy Tickets\n\nRegistration appreciated\, but walk-ups welcome as space allows!  \nPlease dress for the weather as this program takes place primarily outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits. \nA confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to reserve the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event\, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.  \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/headstone-lettering-demonstration/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20240714T171328Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T171328Z
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SUMMARY:Work in Colonial America
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what it was like to work in the 18th century? Travel back to the colonial era with the Nathan Hale Fife and Drum encampment as they recreate life as a Revolutionary War soldier. Learn about 18th-century tools and techniques used in the historic trades with demonstrations by woodworker\, carpenter & Joiner John Baron and Blacksmith Baird Wech-Collins who will forge a variety of tools and hardware.  \nRegister Here\n\nRegistration appreciated\, but walk-ups always welcome!  \nThis program takes place primarily outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits. \nA confirmation email with additional information will be sent to the email address used to reserve the tickets. By purchasing tickets to this event\, you consent to receive email communications from Connecticut Landmarks. You can revoke your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email.  \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/work-in-colonial-america/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T150000
DTSTAMP:20240606T193503Z
CREATED:20240126T154339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T193503Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival | Sunday Services
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Michael Cagle leads participants in community for a spiritual and lively non-denominational church service followed by performances by The Jim Hunter Jazz Group and the New London Public Schools Bands. \n\nRegistration not required. \nThis program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here. \nSupported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut\, the Chelsea Groton Foundation\, Inc\, and Connecticut Explored\, Inc.   \nIn partnership with: New London NAACP\, OIC\, and the New London County Historical Society \nThis program takes place outdoors. If you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/juneteenth-festival-sunday-services-2024/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20240618T122713Z
CREATED:20240126T153842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T122713Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival | Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth with music and dance performances\, living history presentations\, and children’s activities and crafts. Connecticut Landmarks and partners will highlight the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding neighborhood with the City of New London. \nSchedule of the day’s activities: \n10:45 am – Drumming led by Kenny “Doc” Frazier\n11:15 am – Presentation of Colors – NLHS ROTC\n11:30 am – Welcome – Curtis Goodwin\n12:00 noon – NLHS Voices United\n12:30 pm – Keynote Speaker – Lonnie Braxton\n1:30 pm – Joan Jackson – Tammy Denease\n2:00 pm – Book Reading – Carrie McWilliams\n3:00 pm – Poetry Reading – Arnell Peck \nRegister Now\n  \n\nRegistration appreciated\, but walk-ups always welcome!  \nThis program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here. \nSupported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut\, the Chelsea Groton Foundation\, Inc\, and Connecticut Explored\, Inc.   \nIn partnership with: New London NAACP\, OIC\, and the New London County Historical Society \nThis program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/juneteenth-festival-community-celebration-2024/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T193852Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival | Campfire Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the campfire for a community conversation on the grounds of the Hempsted Houses to commemorate historic and present-day struggles toward freedom and hear more about the work of Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project and Tammy Denease of Hidden Women Productions. \nRegister Now\n\nRegistration appreciated\, but walk-ups always welcome!  \nThis program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here. \nSupported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut\, the Chelsea Groton Foundation\, Inc\, and Connecticut Explored\, Inc.   \nIn partnership with: New London NAACP\, OIC\,  and the New London County Historical Society \nThis program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/juneteenth-festival-campfire-discussion-2024/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T110000
DTSTAMP:20240409T180743Z
CREATED:20240322T145852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T180743Z
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SUMMARY:Witness Stone Dedication Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Hempsted Houses as we dedicate a Witness Stone in memory of Adam Jackson\, who was enslaved on the property for more than three decades. Students from The Williams School share their journey learning about the lives of Adam and his family. The installation will take place on the grounds\, accompanied by remarks from members of the community and student project presentations. \nRegister Now\n\nRegistration available\, but walk-ups welcome! \nThis program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/witness-stone-dedication-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20240322T151624Z
CREATED:20240221T193237Z
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SUMMARY:Escapism Productions Presents: The Crucible by Arthur Miller
DESCRIPTION:Escapism Productions invite you to attend this production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible.\, with the unique backdrop of the Hempsted Houses in New London\, CT! This haunting theatrical experience unfolds on April 20\, 21\, 27\, and 28. Unlike conventional venues\, this rendition invites you to bring your own chairs or blankets and immerse yourself in the ambiance of the Hempsted Houses’ grounds. Venture with us into this classic show that delves the depths of human nature! \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/escapism-productions-presents-the-crucible-by-arthur-miller/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T190000
DTSTAMP:20250923T193939Z
CREATED:20230728T191310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T193939Z
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SUMMARY:Hempsted Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Get into the spirit of the season and meet the ghosts of New Londoners who have ghoulish stories to tell—talk with them if you dare! Experience the city’s oldest house at twilight\, be transported back in time with spooky historic tales told by storyteller Carolyn Stearns\, and make s’mores over an open fire. Visitors will also have the opportunity to paint a rock to help create the Hempsted Houses’ Freedom Garden! \nAdmission is FREE\, with a suggested donation of $5 per person to support programming at the Hempsted Houses. Advance registration available\, but walk-ins are welcome!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\nParticipants are welcome to come in costume. Please refrain from extreme gore\, masks that cover the whole face or head\, tripping hazards\, or using cultural identities as costumes. Please dress for the weather as parts of this program take place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file.  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted.houses@ctlandmarks.org or call (860) 443-7949.  \nSupported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Chelsea Groton Foundation\, Inc.  \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/halloween2023/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T153000
DTSTAMP:20230921T191948Z
CREATED:20230728T190653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T191948Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Tour of the Antientist Burial Ground: The African American Connection    
DESCRIPTION:Update: Unfortunately\, we have had to cancel this event due to forecasted storms. Please stay tuned to our social media channels and e-newsletter for updates on future programming. \nVisit one of New England’s earliest graveyards with a special focus on those of African descent who are buried there. Meet your guides from the Hempsted Houses and the New London chapter of the NAACP at the burying ground at the top of Hempstead Street. \n  \n\nAdvance registration recommended. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather as this program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted.houses@ctlandmarks.org or call (860) 443-7949. \nAdmission benefits the Hempsted Houses and the NAACP. Supported in part by: the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Chelsea Groton Foundation\, Inc.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/tour-of-the-antientist-burial-ground-the-african-american-connection/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T143000
DTSTAMP:20230921T192042Z
CREATED:20230829T144647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T192042Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Connecticut Freedom Trail Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Update: Unfortunately\, we have had to cancel this event due to forecasted storms. Please stay tuned to our social media channels and e-newsletter for updates on future programming. \nCelebrate the ongoing growth of the Connecticut Freedom Trail by helping to create the Hempsted Houses’ Freedom Garden by painting a freedom rock\, and learning more about notable abolitionists like Martha and Mary Hempsted and the roles they played in advocating for the complete abolition of enslaved people on a special tour of the Joshua Hempsted House. The Connecticut Freedom Trail\, founded in 1996\, documents and designates sites that embody the struggle toward freedom and human dignity and celebrate the accomplishments of the state’s African American communities. \nAdvance registration available\, but walk-ins are welcome!  \n  \n\nPlease dress for the weather as parts of this program take place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file.  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org or call (860) 443-7949.  \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/connecticut-freedom-trail-celebration/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T153000
DTSTAMP:20230616T165723Z
CREATED:20230419T122147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T165723Z
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SUMMARY:Make Music Day New London | Old Possum's Dixieland Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Old Possum’s Dixieland Jazz Band \, specializing in trad jazz\, will perform at Hempsted Houses as part of Make Music Day New London\, a global celebration of the longest day of the year. Get ready to tap your feet to your favorites from the Great American Songbook\, and novelty tunes\, too! \nRegister Now\n\nRegistration appreciated\, but walk-ups always welcome!  \nThis program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/make-music-day-new-london/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses,Music Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T123000
DTSTAMP:20230607T190725Z
CREATED:20230607T135116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T190725Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival | Sunday Services
DESCRIPTION:Reflect in community with neighbors under the tent on our historic property \n\nRegistration not required. \nThis program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here. \nSupported in part by: New London NAACP\, OIC\, the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut\, and the Chelsea Groton Foundation\, Inc.   \nThis program takes place outdoors. If you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/juneteenth-festival-community-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T160000
DTSTAMP:20230519T160015Z
CREATED:20230418T201543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T160015Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival | Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Connecticut Landmarks for a Juneteenth celebration with the City of New London\, highlighting the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding New London neighborhood\, with partners. \nThe celebration will feature music\, dance\, performances\, a Witness Stone installation\, and a dash of history\, with activities and crafts for children. Speakers include Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project\, Tammy Denease of the Connecticut Freedom Trail\, and artist Jazzmen Lee-Johnson. \nRegister Now\n  \n \nNew! Free Dance Workshop\nJoin dancer and choreographer Calli to learn a routine and perform it during the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Celebration. Workshop will take place from 12:30-1:30 with performance at 2 pm.\nSave your spot!\n\n\n\nRegistration appreciated\, but walk-ups always welcome!  \nThis program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here. \nSupported in part by: New London NAACP\, OIC\, the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut\, and the Chelsea Groton Foundation\, Inc.   \nThis program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/juneteenth-festival-community-celebration/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T193000
DTSTAMP:20230607T135059Z
CREATED:20230418T200838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T135059Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival | Campfire Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the campfire for a community conversation on the grounds of the Hempsted Houses to commemorate historic and present-day struggles toward freedom and hear more about the work of Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project. Artist Jazzmen Lee-Johnson will share her site-responsive work in progress for Adam’s Garret. \nRegister Now\n\nRegistration appreciated\, but walk-ups always welcome!  \nThis program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here. \nThis program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/juneteenth-festival-campfire-discussion/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T153000
DTSTAMP:20230322T131027Z
CREATED:20230322T130158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T131027Z
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SUMMARY:Hempstead Historic District  | CT Trails Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walking tour of the Hempstead Historic District\, one of New London’s first African-American neighborhoods. Hear the stories of the people who lived in this neighborhood and explore how this diverse area evolved. The neighborhood grew up around the Joshua Hempsted House\, built in 1678. Residents have included slaveholders\, civic leaders\, abolitionists\, a Revolutionary War hero\, and at least two enslaved people. Advance registration required. \nRegister Now\n\nPart of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s CT Trails Day. Connecticut Landmarks joins outdoors enthusiasts across the state and country to mark Trails Day the first weekend in June each year. See our Sunday program here. \nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather\, as this program will take place outdoors. In case of cancelation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. \nIf you have any questions\, contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted@ctlandmarks.org.  \nCTL Members\, sign in to our ticketing site to access your benefits.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/hempstead-historic/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T190000
DTSTAMP:20221018T164329Z
CREATED:20220831T002924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T164329Z
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SUMMARY:Hempsted Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Get into the spirit of the season and meet the ghosts of New Londoners who have ghoulish stories to tell—talk with them if you dare! Experience the city’s oldest house at twilight and make s’mores over an open fire.   \nAdmission is FREE\, with a suggested donation of $5 per person to support programming at the Hempsted Houses. Advance registration available\, but walk-ins are welcome!  \nBuy Tickets\nParticipants are welcome to come in costume. Please refrain from extreme gore\, masks that cover the whole face or head\, tripping hazards\, or using cultural identities as costumes. Please dress for the weather as parts of this program take place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file.  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted.houses@ctlandmarks.org or call (860) 443-7949.  \nSupported in part by: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Chelsea Groton Foundation\, Inc.  \n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/hempsted-halloween-3/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T153000
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SUMMARY:Tour of the Antientist Burial Ground – The African American Connection    
DESCRIPTION:Visit one of New England’s earliest graveyards with a special focus on those of African descent who are buried there. Meet your guides from the Hempsted Houses and the New London chapter of the NAACP at the burying ground at the top of Hempstead Street. \nAdvance registration recommended. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather as this program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather\, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Site Administrator Lynette Fisher at hempsted.houses@ctlandmarks.org or call (860) 443-7949. \nAdmission benefits the Hempsted Houses and the NAACP. Supported in part by: the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Chelsea Groton Foundation\, Inc.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/tour-of-the-antientist-burial-ground-the-african-american-connection-2/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220703T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220703T140000
DTSTAMP:20220510T141952Z
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SUMMARY:Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the power of freedom and community as New Londoners share in the reading of the Declaration of Independence paired with excertps from Frederick Douglass’ speech\, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Advance registration is required and space is limited. \nSupported in part by the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Chelsea Groton Foundation Inc. \n  \nProgram is free\, registration requested. \nRegister Now\n 
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T190000
DTSTAMP:20211006T190726Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T190726Z
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SUMMARY:Hempsted Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Get into the spirit of the season and meet the ghosts of New Londoners who have ghoulish stories to tell – hear their tales and talk with them if you dare! On Saturday\, October 23rd from 4 to 7 pm\, experience the grounds of the city’s oldest house at twilight. Enjoy fun and games for witches and warlocks of all ages\, including tarot card readings and a Halloween-themed caricature artist. \nAdmission is FREE\, with a suggested donation of $5 per person to support programming at the Hempsted Houses. Registration is required at https://hempsted-halloween-2021.eventbrite.com; day-of event registration will be allowed only if the site has not reached capacity. The event is supported in part by: the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Chelsea Groton Foundation\, Inc. \nIn order to protect the health of our staff\, visitors\, and community\, all visitors must wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. The historic house museum interior will remain closed to the public during the Hempsted Halloween event.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/hempsted-halloween-2/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T154500
DTSTAMP:20210817T193925Z
CREATED:20200316T215249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T193925Z
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SUMMARY:White Sails\, Black Hands: The African American Experience on CT Waters
DESCRIPTION:New London History Aboard the Thames River Water Taxi \nAn afternoon tour on the Thames River Heritage Water Taxi led by Hempsted staff showing the New London history. Tour will highlight areas related to Hempsted family history\, the early Mamacoke settlement & Native fishing grounds\, sites of colonial ferries\, Fort Trumbull & other important landmarks.  \nSat.\, June 19\, 2:30 – 3:45 pm\nSun.\, July 11\, 4:30 – 5:45 pm\nSun.\, Aug. 7\, 2:30 – 3:45 pm\nSat.\, Aug. 28\, 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm\nSat.\, Sept. 18\, 1 – 2:15 pm\nWhite Sails\, Black Hands: The African American Experience on CT Waters\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. Admission is $25 per person\, $12 for children 12 & under. Registration required at https://www.thamesriverheritagepark.org/boat-tours. \n\nSat.\, July 17\, 4:30 – 5:45 pm\nStories Based on a Colonial Diary\nJoshua Hempsted began his diary in 1711 as a way to keep track of his many business activities\, court sessions\, ship traffic\, his travels\, and many other events important to New London or Connecticut. He keep the diary until just before his death in 1758. In its printed form\, it is about 700 pages long. The diary has been used to study such diverse subjects as trade with the West Indies\, slavery\, and the Great Awakening\, a period of evangelical Protestant revival. It is also used extensively for genealogical research. This tour will cover some of the diary stories told about activities around the Thames River and other interesting sites along the way. Admission is $25 per person\, $12 for children 12 & under. Registration required at https://www.thamesriverheritagepark.org/boat-tours.
URL:https://ctlandmarks.org/event/new-london-history-aboard-the-thames-river-water-taxi-2021/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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