New London Cultural District

06/02/2026

This Saturday, join us in the New London Cultural District for First Saturday. So much to do from art shows to musical performances, historic walking tours, outdoor markets, creative activities, retail specials and more. It's going to be a beautiful day (and night)! Hope to see you downtown.

05/28/2026

Music in the Meadow tomorrow night!
Featuring Carlyle, The Rivergods & Bards of Gungywamp!
Gates open at 6pm. $10/person -or- $20/family of 4.

05/24/2026

It took a New London crew to make the first steam powered journey across the Atlantic on a vessel designed by New London natives.

  Today in 1819, the Age of Steam knocked on the door of the Age of Sail. Moses and Stevens Rogers of New London began the first steam-powered voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in their hybrid …

05/24/2026

A new series of history tours will take visitors through the streets of New London starting this weekend as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration.

05/22/2026

Music in the Meadow Spotlight: Bards of Gungywamp

Bards of Gungywamp (BOG) is a folk group from southeastern CT blending Celtic, Bluegrass, Chanteys, Country, Cajun and original music drawing on history and folk tales. Traveling the mountains and valleys of New England and beyond with sawing fiddle dance melodies and enchanting vocal harmonies, BOG is a group of true Bards, carrying on traditional songs from hundreds of years ago and bringing new stories to the table.

14th Annual Music in the Meadow
Friday, May 29
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
$10 per person -or- $20 per family (2 adults & 2 children)
CASH ONLY
Connecticut College Arboretum Native Plant Collection
Outdoor Theater
New London, CT (06320)
Enter at:
830 Williams Street
-or-
33 Gallows Lane
Lawn seating.
Bring your own chairs/blanket and picnic/snacks.

02/16/2026

11/15/2025

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