Pequot Chapel

The Pequot Chapel is located in the town of New London and is a quaint church used for a variety of purposes. The chapel is from the Victorian-era and is considered non-sectarian. Sunday worship services are held every week during the summer and all are invited to participate. There are also special holiday services, including a Christmas service that features readings and holiday carols. The chapel was built in 1872 by Henry S. Crocker who was the manager of the Pequot House, which was a summer resort. Crocker's intention was to offer visitors and guests and place to worship during the tourist season. The chapel is an example of Carpenter Gothic Revival style architecture which utilized varying structure and color to enrich the building. One of the chapels best loved features are its Tiffany Windows. The south transept features two of these colorful windows designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, a regular visitor to the resort. The windows are hung together in the side aisle. The windows were donated by in 1895 by Mrs. William Woodward in memory of her late husband. The chapel is a popular destination for weddings and can be rented for private nuptial ceremonies. It is located about a block from the Thames River and Long Island Sound.