06/09/2026
Please mark your calendar for the excitement at Thames River Gallery on Saturday, July 11th! Our 70 ft. tent is brimming with activities from 10am-6pm, such as live entertainment and a special opportunity to admire and pet fuzzy four-legged creatures. Waterford Country School is generously bringing your favorite small animals that you can cuddle and enjoy while you listen to Ken Atkins and the H***y Tonk Kind Band. The band gets things going at 2pm and stays until 5pm. The Waterford Country School is sponsored by New London County Historical Society and the Custom House Maritime Museum.
The fun under the tent continues with games for the family, and unique woodturning and woodcarving demonstrations. New England Woodcarvers, Robin Patten, and Kimberly Rhault will show their specialized skills, and they are joined by our experienced woodcarvers, Ray Johnson, and Hillaire Cote, from Mystic Woodcarvers. Eastern CT Woodturners is represented by wood artist Dianne Bronk.
We will have an opening to our latest and greatest exhibit: “Art as Seen Through the Lens and the Brush”. This spectacular exhibition will feature renowned photographers and local artist standouts in oil and watercolor. A demonstration by celebrated artist, Sheila Barbone, will cap off a truly memorable day celebrating New London.
Make this day the centerpiece of your celebration of America 250 and your summer calendar!
