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Ye Antientist Burial Ground - Ice will get in the crack & continue splitting this stone apart until it's completely ruined!

Ye Antientist Burial Ground

3.0(2 reviews)
0.8 mi

Please take an hour from your day to pay your respects at this historic cemetery. The stones and…read moremausolems are intricate and imposing. The trees are old and majestic but the center of the cemetery is the ENORMOUS beech tree! Truly an awesome experience to stand under the large, leaf laden branches. I also read in The Day that haunted walks will soon be offered for a fee.

Visited yesterday and this Ancient Burying Grounds is a local disgrace. It's touted as one of the…read moreoldest cemetaries in New England and the first generation of original settlers is buried here. I drove 6 hours to visit this cemetary and what I found was an overgrown field full of broken stones strewn everywhere, most unreadable. There is no commemorative map at the site to guide visitors. A drunken homeless man was lying under the overgrown beech tree that definitely needs its branches trimmed to reveal the grave stones located under it. The area reeked of liquor and urine and there was broken glass, empty beer cans and mini liquor bottles strewn about. I didn't dare go behind the branches of that huge tree to look at the stones. Stones are broken, leaning against each other, sunken deeply into the soil to the point of only a few inches showing . How could tours possible walk through this place without further damaging the stones lying about. Some stones are crumbled into pieces with parts of the names being trampled into the soil and one is a Captain's stone. Are there no cemetary restoration groups that would taken on this great mess? When I am looking for relatives in a cemetary I usually will walk through the entire place and take photos even if it takes a couple of hours. I drove 6 hrs to New London , and gave up in disgust after just half an hour at this place. I did not feel safe here. I don't understand how a town can have a historical society that cannot organize volunteers to keep up such an historic attraction. I also visited the Ancient Burying Grounds at Wethersfield and it was much better there, but still has some condition issues, as far as further preservation of stones, but was not at all as bad as New London. Mystic has an immaculate cemetary.

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Ye Antientist Burial Ground - This is the top of a stone , just inches from the dirt. Raise it , and reset it, so it can be read!

This is the top of a stone , just inches from the dirt. Raise it , and reset it, so it can be read!

Ye Antientist Burial Ground - The branches grown almost to the ground. A nice even trim around this tree would reveal the dozens of head stones around it.

The branches grown almost to the ground. A nice even trim around this tree would reveal the dozens of head stones around it.

Ye Antientist Burial Ground - The word "Capt" can be made out-what a disgrace that this stone is uncared for!

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The word "Capt" can be made out-what a disgrace that this stone is uncared for!

New London Ledge Lighthouse

New London Ledge Lighthouse

4.8(4 reviews)
4.1 mi

We passed close to the New London Ledge Lighthouse on the New London to Orient Point. Close enough…read moreto take pictures and enjoy the view. It looks nothing like any other lighthouse I've seen. This is a red brick and granite building in the French Second Empire style. The cast-iron lantern rises from the center of the building's mansard roof. New London Ledge Lighthouse was built in 1909 on the southwest ledge at the entrance to the New London Harbor. The United States Coast Guard took over in 1939 upon its merger with the Lighthouse Service and the light was automated in 1987. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. New London Ledge is locally famous for the ghost of an early keeper named Ernie who allegedly haunts the lighthouse. The Coast Guard crew on duty at the lighthouse reported unexplained knockings taking place at night, as well as doors opening and closing repeatedly, the television turning on and off by itself sporadically, and the unexplained removal of sheets from beds. We couldn't see Ernie at 6:45 this morning. Maybe he sleeps in? [Review 15302 overall, 804 of 2021, number 50 in Connecticut.]

Poor Ernie haunts a…read morevery cool place New London Ledge Lighthouse was completed in 1909 and is the newest light in Ct. It's one of the most recognizable lights in the whole country because it looks more like a elegant home than a lighthouse. More than one sea dog, inching through the fog and seeing the light for the first time must have thought he was going up someone's driveway. Yep, this light is unique and I have heard the architecture described as Georgian, Neo-Gothic and French Empire style. It originally had a 4th order Fresnel Lens that is now removed. Of course New London Ledge is home to one of the most famous ghost stories in New England. A man named Ernie, who was once keeper of the lighthouse way back in the 30's had his wife run off with the Block Island Ferry captain. Poor Ernie become so depressed that he jumped off the top of the light into the cold, dark waters never to be seen again. From what I can tell that part of the story is true. However, every since then strange noises and doors banging have been heard. Occasionally thought the dense fog a forlorn figure can be seen walking around the now unmanned light. I have been out here a zillion times but have unfortunately never seen Ernie. This area can be a spooky and dangerous place however. Frequent fog and the fact that the light lies in an area of strong intersecting currents makes these waters unpredictable to say the least. It's only a mile off shore so it's an easy kayak trip but I have been out there when the weather has gone from calm and pleasant to insane and deadly in a matter of minutes. This is part of the "race" where Long Island Sound drains back into the Atlanic Ocean. Sort of putting your finger on the end of a hose. Old sailors had an expression: Dare Not Tread Beyond These Gates For Fear your Boat The Race Will Take. But the race did take many, many boats. Including me on several occasions. No, I've never seen a ghost out here but almost became one several times.

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New London Ledge Lighthouse - Photos by Anna K.

Photos by Anna K.

New London Ledge Lighthouse - Photo by Anna K,

Photo by Anna K,

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Naval Submarine Base New London - Get a pass (if elegible) at customer service next to the main gate

Naval Submarine Base New London

3.5(16 reviews)
1.6 mi

We visit the base to use the commissary and NEX. There is a submarine museum near here too, which…read moreis excellent, and in an area that does not require a military ID to access. First off, you do need a Military ID to get on base (every adult in the car) and again when trying to purchase items on base. To bring a guest on base stop at the visitor office next to the main gate. The base itself seems to have under gone some updates to road signs and basic curb appeal which is very nice for those who live and work here. The commissary and NEX are good sizes, include the expected items, (uniforms, national brands, etc.) and share a parking lot. Grab your shopping cart before entering. Baggers at the Commissary work for tips so bring a few dollars cash; they pack, carry your bags out and put them in your vehicle. NEX is two stories with a food court and restrooms near the entrance. Escalator, elevator and stairs available. Sporting goods, clothes, jewelry, cleaning supplies, H&B, liquor. All the stuff.

The police at the gate were extremely helpful. I had brought a service man back to the base and the…read moredirections I had brought me to the wrong gate. The officer that was checking ID's advised me where to and gave me directions as well as they were super efficient, and extremely kind. I always appreciate police, but in this instance, I double appreciate these gentlemen for not just their service as officers, but their service to our country as well. Thank you so very much!

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Naval Submarine Base New London - Amazing staff

Amazing staff

Naval Submarine Base New London - The Gatehouse Turnstile Entrance for Service Members

The Gatehouse Turnstile Entrance for Service Members

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