Retired USCG & part-time Lighthouse Keeper Douglas Allen visits the Custom House this Saturday to discuss his first-hand experiences with lighthouses, search and rescue, and even painting New London Light from a boatswains chair ("--never again!") in a talk entitled The Coast Guard in Long Island Sound.
Mr Allen's presentation takes place today, August 24 at 4 PM at the Custom House Maritime Museum. Reservations are required; call 860-447-2501. Donation of $8 benefits both the Ledge Light Foundation and NL Harbor Light Restoration Fund. Tickets:The Custom House Maritime Museum is open year-round - telling the stories of New London's waterfront. The Custom House Maritime Museum is always FREE for current members and children under age 18 (with adult). A $5 donation is asked for all others. April through December, we're open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday), from 1-5 PM, & by appointment - call: 860-447-2501, fax: 860-447-8086, email: nlmaritimedirector@gmail.com. January through March, we're open Thursday through Sunday, from 1-5 PM, & by appointment call: 860-447-2501, fax: 860-447-8086, email: nlmaritimedirector@gmail.com
New London Maritime Society is located at Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, New London, Conn.
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