Avery-Copp House

08/13/2026

Join us with the Thames River Heritage Park for a Haunted Harbor History Tour

Upcoming Special Topic Tour ⬇

The rich and varied history that surrounds the Thames River has unsurprisingly given rise to ghostly tales and spectral sightings. Join us as we recount some of the most enduring tales from the stories of Mother Bailey to those who may never have left Fort Griswold.

✨ Guest Guide: Leslie Evans, Avery-Copp House Museum Director & author of "Ghosts of Groton Bank"

🗓 Saturday, August 15 | 4:45PM
📍 Thames River Landing, Groton

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07/19/2026

Today July 19th the Avery Copp House Museum will be closing early at 3:00 so the staff can prepare for an upcoming event.We will open again at Saturday July 25th at 12:00.
Our event today is completely full. If you would like to hear more about our events visit our websites at https://www.averycopphouse.org/.
Thank you for your patience.

The Web They Wove: Women & their Wardrobes during New England’s Revolution Sunday, July 19th, 2026, 4:00 pm Women’s textile work powered the Revolution. Come hear stories of what people wore, with costumed historians presenting reproductions and images. Event details

07/15/2026

The Web They Wove:

Women & their Wardrobes during New England’s Revolution

Celebrating America’s 250th

SUNDAY, JULY 19th 4 pm

Event is FREE but seating is limited,

Call 860-445-1637 to register and to receive directions

Join the Avery Copp House Museum and the Dirty Blue Shirts as we look at the American Revolution through the clothing worn and made by women.

From the mythology of homespun to legends of midnight rides in red cloaks & calashes, the Dirty Blue Shirts share stories of women who waged war on multiple fronts as well as a look at what they wore as their worlds turn’d upside down.

This program is presented by costumed historians and includes reproduction clothing pieces & fabric samples as well as a PowerPoint presentation with images of extant originals

07/07/2026

We had so much fun at the Bill Memorial Library today, thank you so much for having us!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! We are open 12-4. Enjoy free guided tours of all three floors in comfortable air conditioning

06/27/2026

Thank you everyone who signed up for today's tea, A Storm in a Teacup, we are sold out! The event was so popular we are hoping to have the same program again this fall. Keep following to be first to know!

06/12/2026

Tomorrow Saturday June 13 is Connecticut Open House Day. Join us 11-3 for free family fun!