CT Maritime Heritage Festival
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Fort Trumbull State Park in New London hosts this engaging festival celebrating Connecticut’s maritime history. Highlights include military and private ships, a theatrical Burning of Benedict Arnold, Coast Guard helicopter demonstrations, and a maritime skills challenge. Families can enjoy a kids’ fishing clinic, nautical activities, live music, and local vendors. It’s a weekend full of sea-themed fun and education, perfect for history buffs and families alike.
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Fort Trumbull State Park · New London
1 Fort Trumbull Rd, New London, CT · Map
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