One-third of museums lost government funding since Trump took office, survey says
Report including responses from more than 500 museum directors finds median loss of $30,000 in grants or contracts
We counted on receiving matching funds to help replace the Custom House roof, but federal historic restoration funds were held back in 2025, delaying our repairs at least a year. NLMS receives no regular support from the federal, state or city governments. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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116 years ago, on November 10, 1909, New London Ledge Lighthouse was completed!
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Opening & Book Launch
Sat. Nov. 15, 2-4
βOn Nov. 15 the Custom House opens an exhibition of Jon Buller's original art for his cartoon novel version of Joshua Slocum's 'Sailing Alone Around the World'.
It's also a Book Launch. Jon Buller will be there with copies of his new book to sell and sign.
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Our annual Tuba/Euphonium Holiday Celebration takes place Sunday, December 7 at 2 pm!
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Forgot to mention Bill Morse's talk in our weekly email blast! It's Thursday this week, at 5 at the Public Library of New London. We've got his books for sale at the Custom House Museum gift shop and will be open today, Sunday, and Thursday, 1-5 PM.
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Sea glass soaps and a puzzle! We have everything colorful in the museum gift shop!
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Everyone's favorite lighthouse -- at New London's new recreations center!
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Do you collect Lighthouse Stamps?
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from The Day
Working on backdrops for the upcoming classic holiday production of βThe Nutcrackerβ by Eastern Connecticut Ballet.
'Nutcracker' production a force for good in community. Backdrops feature local landmarks like NL Harbor Lighthouse & the Custom House Maritime Museum.
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Today is the NHLPA's 25th anniversary: National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act legislation was enacted to safeguard the preservation of our nation's lighthouses. Forty-one lights have been transferred to nonprofits through the program. That's how we acquired three. We're grateful to have them.
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Captain Stuart Reininger gave another great program for JIBBOOM on Tuesday.
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