Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House Open
Captain Palmer HouseCome visit the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House Museum!
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Museums & Library
Lighthouse Museum Open
The Old Lighthouse Museum 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesStop by the newly refurbished Lighthouse Museum! All residents of Stonington will receive free admission to the Lighthouse Museum in 2021, with proof of residency.
Woolworth Library Closed
The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesThe Woolworth Library will be closed from 9-2 on Wednesday, June 9th for staff professional development. We apologize for any inconvenience and will return to regular hours on Friday.
Threads of History
Captain Palmer House"Our quilts were more than useful, they had the faint sentimentality of a pressed flower. And no more beauty. We did not value them for their appearance, but for the memories in them, their good wearing qualities and the thrift they represented." - Rose Wilder Lane
Calling all Quilters! From September 22nd to October 1st the Palmer House and Woolworth Library will feature a display of stunning quilts from our collection. This exhibit is included with the price of admission to the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House. Learn about the women of Stonington's past, and marvel over their skill and dedication. You'll be surprised at how vibrant the colors are, and walk away with a new appreciation of the artform.
Special Hours for “My Freedom is a Privilege that Nothing Else Can Equal”
The Old Lighthouse Museum 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesJoin us at the Lighthouse Museum for special hours to view our newest exhibition: “My Freedom is a Privilege that Nothing Else Can Equal:" The Story of Venture Smith and Slavery in Stonington. Admission is free for all. The project received financial support from the State of Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development.
Free
Fur-miliar Friends: Pets of Stonington, Past and Present
The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesStop by the R.W. Woolworth Library and Research Center to see our newest exhibition, featuring photos of Stonington's pets, past and present. Exhibit is free to view. The Woolworth Library is open Mondays and Fridays from 1 - 5pm and Wednesdays from 9am - 5pm.
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2nd Annual Rosalie Thorne McKenna Community Photography Exhibition
We are proud to announce our second annual photography exhibition, sponsored by ABC PhotoLab! Named for portrait-photographer Rosalie “Rollie” McKenna, this annual exhibition is held to inspire new generations of photographers, as well as to continuously document our changing town by the people who live in it. This year's theme is "Neighbors." All ages and skill levels are welcome to enter....