Historic Structures
The Coast Guard Academy was established on the banks of the Thames River in New
London, Connecticut in 1932. At over 100 acres of land, the campus is home to a
variety of historic buildings and landmarks, many of which reflect traditional New
England architecture.
The Academy campus is viewed as one of the many historic landmarks in the New London
area. While not all buildings are open to the public, the USCGA Admissions office
offers cadet-led tours of the grounds regularly and welcome visitors to the onsite
Coast Guard Museum to further understand the history behind our campus and our service.