Bates Woods & the Great Depression Walking Tour
Sat, Oct 17
|Bates Woods Park
Join New London Landmarks and Bates Friends Forever for a tour of Bates Woods examining New London during the Great Depression and the role of government involvement in the history of Bates Woods.
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Bates Woods Park, 80 Chester St, New London, CT 06320, USA
Guests
About the Event
Join New London Landmarks and Bates Friends Forever for a tour of Bates Woods examining New London during the Great Depression and the role of government involvement in the history of Bates Woods. This event will take place at Bates Woods (80 Chester Street) at 10:30 AM on October 17th. Enjoy the Fall Foliage as we discuss how New London responded to widespread unemployment, and how federal relief programs connected national policy to work happening in the community.