NL Loves US Coast Guard

10/06/2026

Tickets are still available! We offer military discounts.
www. downtownnewlondonassociation.com

09/08/2026

🌊⚓️ Come aboard with Project Oceanology at the CT Maritime Heritage Festival!

The CT Maritime Heritage Festival sails into New London September 11–13, with three days celebrating Connecticut’s maritime history, waterfront, and community.

On Saturday, Sept. 12 + Sunday, Sept. 13, step aboard Project Oceanology’s Enviro-Lab II for marine science, hands-on discovery, and research vessel tours!

📅 Festival: September 11–13
🚢 Project Oceanology: September 12–13 | 10 AM–5 PM
📍 New London Waterfront
🎟️ FREE Admission

Come explore the waterfront and experience maritime Connecticut up close. 🌊

09/02/2026

Now available for purchase the 2026
Coast Guard City Poster.

08/13/2026

Postal Service to Issue Commemorative Stamp for U.S. Coast Guard Academy Milestone. Signup now
Attendees are encouraged to register at: https://www.usps.com/uscoastguardstamp/

What:
The U.S. Postal Service will release a new commemorative stamp celebrating the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. This special issue continues the long-standing postal tradition of honoring the nation's premier military service institutions.
The first-day-of-issue unveiling ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Forever stamp is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag .

Who:
Marc McCrery, USPS customer experience vice president and dedicating official.

When:
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. Eastern

Where:
RSVP:
Opsail Connecticut - CT Maritime Heritage Festival
Custom House Pier at Waterfront Park
1 Waterfront Park St.
New London, CT 06320
Background:
The stamp art features photographs of the USCGC Eagle, the Coast Guard Academy’s primary training vessel since 1946, and USCGC Bertholf, a Legend-class national security cutter whose missions include maritime drug interdiction and securing the maritime border. Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed this stamp with photographs courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Postal Products
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through The Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic, or at Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Additional information on stamps, first-day-of-issue ceremonies and stamp-inspired products can be found at stampsforever.com.



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07/18/2026

Even the largest creatures in the ocean aren't too large for the Coast Guard to rescue.

Captured in 1999, this photo shows the crew of a U.S. Coast Guard 41-foot rescue boat working alongside marine conservation partners to free an entangled humpback whale, an endangered species. It's one of many examples of the Coast Guard's commitment to protecting both lives and marine wildlife.

📸 Defense Visual Information Distribution Service

07/15/2026

06/28/2026

Join us for When History Speaks: The Historic Haunts of New London as we uncover the chilling legends behind some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
🏮 Who is said to haunt Ledge Light Lighthouse?
🎭 What ghostly encounters have been reported at the Garde Arts Center?
🏛️ What mysteries surround the historic Thames Club?
🚗 And hear the fascinating true story of Mr. Eastman, whose mysterious disappearance ended with a discovery that still leaves people talking today.
Do you dare to walk with us? 👣
Next tour Friday, July 3 make reservations now at www.uncoveringnewlondon.com

06/12/2026

Think you know New London? Think again!
Join Uncovering New London: One Story at a Time for our Hidden Gems & Fun Facts Tour and discover fascinating stories, surprising facts, and little known secrets about the city that you may have never heard before.

Along the way, we’ll make a special stop at a local brewery where you’ll get some insider information and hear stories that connect New London’s past and present.

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, you’re sure to leave with a new appreciation for this historic waterfront city.

Come uncover the stories hiding in plain sight!

🎟️ Tickets: UncoveringNewLondon.com

05/30/2026

02/22/2026