CT Trails Day Walking Tour: Hempstead Historic District

Hempsted House 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT

Join us for a walking tour of the Hempstead Historic District on Sunday, June 6, 2021 from 2 to 3:30 pm for Ct Trails Day. This free event takes place Sunday, June 6th, 2021 as part of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s CT Trails Day 2021. Registration is required; same-day registration is allowed only ... Read more

Pirate Day at the Hempsted House New London

Hempsted House 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT

Enjoy a day of all things pirate at the Hempsted House in New London August 8, 2020 from 12 noon to 4 pm. Learn about the Hempsted family connections to pirates and privateers that once sailed the Sound and strolled the streets of New London. Meet members of The Crew of the Raven; put your ... Read more

Hempsted House Thanksgiving

Hempsted House 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT

Talk with a period cook about colonial foods & cooking techniques a harvest meal is prepared over an open hearth at the Hempsted House on November 9th. Watch members of the Hempsted Youth Group make cider & play historic games on the lawn.

A Hempsted Halloween New London

Hempsted House 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT

Get into the spirit of the season with A Hempsted Halloween on Saturday, October 20th from 4 to 7 pm! Experience the city's oldest house at twilight while meeting ghosts of past New Londoners with ghoulish stories to tell. Hear their tales and talk with them if you dare! Then visit our stone house to ... Read more

Hempsted Houses FREE Pirates & the Sea Day

Hempsted House 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT

Hempsted Houses FREE Pirates & the Sea Day will take place on Saturday, August 11th from 1 to 4o pm. Join Connecticut Landmarks at the Hempsted Houses to learn about seafarers of the past. All are invited to this FREE event with sea-celebrating activities from 1­ to 4 pm. Pirates and privateers once sailed the ... Read more