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Friday, May 1, 6pm

Greg Shea – Artist’s Talk

Artist Greg Shea will be at the Custom House Friday, May 1 to discuss his current exhibition, Lasting Light: Contemporary Tintypes by Greg Shea, and to expound on the process he used to create these portraits. The exhibition is on view through May 2, 2025. Greg’s talk is FREE and open to the public.

Saturday, May 2, 10am-5pm

Schedule Your Tintype Portrait with Greg Shea

Sign up NOW!

Sit for a portrait on your own, with family, or with someone special. Each tintype is handcrafted and entirely one of a kind—an unforgettable keepsake that, with proper care, can last for generations.

Costumes are welcome (but not required). NB: The museum will provide a limited selection of vintage sailor uniforms and hats, should you like to wear a costume. Book your session today.

 

Greg Shea and his portable studio will be at the Custom House on May 2. Sessions are 20 minutes. Appointments are available from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM—and the last two portrait days sold out, so we encourage you to reserve early.

Reserve your spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/your-tintype-portrait. 

A portion of proceeds will support the museum.

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Saturdays, Sundays, & by appointment year-round

a popular destination for more than a century.

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Visit Inside NL Harbor 

Pequot Light

Visit Long Island Sound’s oldest and tallest lighthouse. Photo: vintage souvenirs at the Custom House.

Take a tour of Harbor Light to see the 4th order Fresnel lens in use at the light since 1857,. Climb 116 steps into the lantern room and enjoy stunning views across Long Island Sound. Tours accommodate up to five people and last about 40 minutes. 

Sign up today. To book a custom tour, just send us an email.

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Major support for NLMS programs comes from

Anthony and Elizabeth Enders Fund – Charter Oak Credit Union – Andy Champagne – Chelsea Groton Foundation – City of New London CDBG – Community Foundation of Eastern CT – Tina Coplan – Capt. John Desjardins – Elevate+ – Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., the estate of William LaRoue, Trustee – Ludwick Family Foundation – Richard E. and Marjorie E. Rowe Family Fund, Rose and Joe Maco – Louise Novitch – Robinson+Cole – Thomas Sanford – Thames River Gallery – Vanguard Charitable – Veolia/NL Water Authority – Axel Westerberg.

And Last But Not Least – Over 145 individual donors who have donated their time and treasure over the past year to help keep us afloat – Thanks!

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Thurs. 1 to 5 PM, Fri., 1 to 5 PM,

Sat. 10 AM to 5 PM, Sun. 1 to 5 PM.

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