Join us at the Captain Palmer House (40 Palmer St., Stonington) for our first book club discussion! This winter, tuck into "In the Village" by Anthony Bailey. Our discussion takes place on Wednesday, January 31st at 5pm. Registration is required at this link - Click Here.
Join us at the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House for a book club discussion of In the Village by Anthony Bailey. This is the second date added for this discussion, due to popular demand. If you missed out on registering for January 31st, be sure to register for this one. Spaces fill up quickly! Register here.
Join us at the Captain Palmer House (40 Palmer Street) for a book club discussion! Click here to purchase the book through our website or stop by the Palmer House between 8 AM and 3 PM to purchase from the shop. Our discussion takes place on March 28th at 5 PM. Registration is required. Click here to register.Please note: This...
Join us for our Annual Meeting on Sunday, July 14th at 4pm at the LaGrua Center. Author Michael J. Tougias will be speaking on King Philip's War. Tougias is the author and co-author of 30 non-fiction books including his latest, Extreme Survivial: Lessons from Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds. More about Mr. Tougias can be found at www.michaeltougias.com.
A short reception will follow. This program is free and open to the public.
Join us on Wednesday, July 17th at 5pm in the Woolworth Library for a fascinating illustrated presentation with local author, Rob Palmer. Mr. Palmer will discuss his latest publication, which recounts the trials and triumphs of a young fireman in Manhattan at the turn of the last century. You will learn about the research process, and lots of interesting historical tidbits about the fire departments mentioned in this work. Free and open to all.
Grace Zaring Stone was an American novelist and short story writer who lived in Stonington and wrote under the pen name of Ethel Vance. Three of her novels were made into films, including Bitter Tea of General Yen, which was directed by Frank Capra. Her grandson, Peter Perenyi, will lead a discussion of this 1930 novel at the Captain Palmer House, Sunday, August 25th at 4PM.
Join author Harry Martin as he discusses his new biography of Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer. Learn about the complex family relationships, life experiences and tragedy that made Captain Palmer one of the most well-respected and famous sea Captains of his time. Free and open to the public. La Grua Center, August 28th at 6pm.
Join Historic Stonington and Connect to Create to experience "The Triad and the Map" at the Stonington Art Walk on September 14th, 2024. Seated at a table overlooking the shoreline, audiences take cues from a performer as they collectively trace their relationship to the history and future of the land. The 30-minute performance takes place in the air-conditioned second-floor gallery...
Join Executive Director Elizabeth Wood on Monday, September 30th for an exclusive look inside the Stonington Custom House. Starting at 5pm, Elizabeth Wood will present a short history of the building and the prominent people who made it all possible, before visitors will be allowed to explore the interior of the building. This is a rare opportunity made possible by owners Damon and Sally Ball. No registration is required - come join us!
