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New London Celebrates Connecticut Open House Day
New London museums and landmarks are offering free admission, tours, and other events.
Quite a few of New London's locales are participating in Connecticut Open House Day this Saturday.
"Open House Day is a great way for you to experience all the state has to offer and to encourage you to become Connecticut Ambassadors who take pride in sharing your new discoveries with visiting family and friends. The annual event is coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism, a division of the Department of Economic & Community Development," says the event's website.
In New London the Custom House Maritime Museum, Fort Trumbull State Park, Hempsted Houses and the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse are offering free admission and events during the day.
Custom House Maritime Museum at 150 Bank Street is offering free admission from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Trumbull State Park at 90 Walbach Street is offering free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Hempsted Houses, located at 11 Hempstead Street, is offering free admission from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., highlighting special activities for children and the new Colonial garden at New London's oldest house (1678).
Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, located at 19 Atlantic Street, will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with costumed interpreters and musket demonstrations.
To find out more about Connecticut Open House Day, check the event's website.
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