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Locals and visitors of all ages rode the Water Taxis – taking in sites, crossing the River from Groton to indulge in a cornucopia of delectable and fattening morsels, taking a spin on the Ferris Wheel, and, of course, watching the spectacular fireworks display. Saturday and Sunday saw capacity ridership as well as sold out River Cruises for the Fireworks. It was a weekend for the Thames River Heritage Park to shine and we did just that! Thanks to our amazing crews who go above and beyond for all our guests.

During the Friday, June 30th 5:00 p.m. trip from Fort Trumbull to New London City Pier on the Water Taxi a passenger spotted someone in the water clinging to a disabled jet ski.

The Water Taxi Captain Mark Jalbert altered course to aid the jet skier, contacted the Coast Guard and shielded the jet skier from the outgoing Cross Sound Ferry. First mate Paul Bossardet, threw him a line to secure him until the Coast Guard Rescue Vessel promptly arrived.

Thank you Mark and Paul for your quick thinking and maritime expertise.

Representatives from several of our partner sites got together with TRHP Interim Executive Director Amy Perry for our second annual All in the Boat water taxi ride last week. We caught the best weather of the day during our early morning ride,  and had a chance to share with each other what’s happening at each of the sites, as well as hear highlights of what’s new for 2017 in the Park. Thanks to Captain Steve and First Mate Morgan for such an enjoyable ride. In attendance were Leslie Evans, Avery-Copp House; Jeanne Sigel, Garde Arts Centre; Steve Manuel, New London County Historical Society; Grayson Grazia, Expressiones; Lyndsey Pyrke-Fairchild, Mystic Whaler; and Jacqui Copp, Avery-Copp House.

In case you didn’t see it, this editorial recently appeared in The Day. We especially like . . .” The Thames River Heritage Park demonstrates that history and heritage are not tied to a collection of individual events, but a seamless series of stories linking the past to the future. The Thames is the heart of this heritage.”

Season two discovering our river and region.

If you fit this description the Park could use your expertise to help visitors enjoy their experience. You’d provide information about the sites, the water taxis, events happening in the Park, directions, and restaurants. Grab a buddy and help out at City Pier in New London for a couple hours on a weekend. You just might need to hop aboard the water taxi to share all your knowledge, too. And, we’re happy to train future “knows-it-all”.