Groton (pop. 45,000) is best known for the submarines which are built here by General Dynamics. The company built the first atomic powered submarine, launched in 1954, which is on display in the town.
Fort Griswold State Park is the site of the 1781 massacre by the British, who took the fort and burned the towns of Groton and New London. It covers 17 acres and contains the 1750 Ebenezeer Avery House.
Address: Fort Griswold State Park, 57 Fort Street, Groton, CT 06340, United States
Phone: 1 (860) 445-1729, Fax: 1 (860) 424-4070
Hours:
8am-Sunset
Tips: The museum is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day and weekends from Labor Day to Columbus Day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Project Oceanology offers educational, hands on boat excursions, which allow passengers to participate in research projects and learn about the ocean. The "Envirolab" cruises offer 2 1/2 hour expeditions of this nature.
Address: Project Oceanology, Avery Point 1084 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340, United States
Phone: 1 (860) 445-9007, Fax: 1 (860) 449-8008
Tips: Cruises depart at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily, and also 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Children under 6 not permitted.
The Submarine Force Museum explores the history of the American Submarine Force through a collections of more than 33,000 artifact. The USS Nautilus is usually located here and open to the public.
Hours:
May 1 to October 31: 9am-5pm; Closed: Tue
November 1 to April 30: 9am-4pm; Closed: Tue, Tue
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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