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For almost 50 years, Joshua Hempsted described everyday life. His house, built in 1678, was home to nine generations of Hempsteds. Adjacent is a rare 18th-century stone house built by his grandson, Nathaniel. The Joshua Hempsted house is the only Underground Railway stop open to the public on the Connecticut Freedom Trail.

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Hempsted Houses

For almost 50 years, Joshua Hempsted described everyday life. His house, built in 1678, was home to nine generations of Hempsteds. Adjacent is a rare 18

New London, CT Historic Homes


Shaw Mansion

Connecticut's naval war office during American Revolution. Guided tours with emphasis on West Indies trade, early New London history. Ralph Earl portrait collection, 18

New London, CT Tours


Holiday Inn New London/Mystic

136 units (three suites), rest., lounge, TV, coffeemaker, exercise room, I pool;

New London, CT Lodging

Things to do near New London, CT

Prudence Crandall Museum

New England's first academy for Black women (1833-34), established by Connecticut's female state hero. Changing exhibits, per...

Chesterfield Lodge

12 units, TV, refrigerator, a/c....

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