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SUMMARY:Stonington's Steamboat Hotel book launch with Stuart Vyse
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Vyse\, a retired psychology professor and member of the Stonington Historical Society Board of Directors\, will be at the La Grua Center on Oct. 19th at 6PM to present on the history of the Steamboat Hotel. He will be discussing the history of Liquor and Temperance in the Borough pre-Prohibition. \nEmail development@stoningtonhistory.org to reserve a copy of his newest book!
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/speaker-stuart-vyse-at-steamboat-hotel/
LOCATION:The La Grua Center\, 32 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T153743Z
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SUMMARY:Hike to Venture Smith's Homesite
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual hike to Venture Smith’s homesite in the Barn Island Management Area\, led by professor and historian Nancy Steenburg. The walk is about 1 mile and will take place on Sunday\, September 18th at 10am\, leaving from the Stewart Road parking lot.  Please email library@stoningtonhistory.org with your name and number of attendees before September 16th to reserve your place.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/hike-to-venture-smiths-homesite/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T193000
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SUMMARY:Regional History Fair at Westerly Public Library
DESCRIPTION:This public event will showcase the numerous historical societies and museums in the region and will allow a unique opportunity for the public to meet and greet members of these various organizations while learning about membership opportunities and viewing some of their favorite treasured artifacts.\nFree and open to the public. In the Terrace Room (third floor) of the Westerly Public Library.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/regional-history-fair-at-westerly-public-library/
LOCATION:Westerly Public Library\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220914T154805Z
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SUMMARY:Liquor & Temperance in the Borough with Stuart Vyse
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 6pm on Wednesday\, October 19th at the LaGrua Center to hear local author Stuart Vyse\, discuss his research into the Steamboat Hotel\, and liquor and temperance in the Borough of Stonington before Prohibition. Copies of his new publication Stonington’s Steamboat Hotel will be available for purchase and signing. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/liquor-temperance-in-the-borough-with-stuart-vyse/
LOCATION:The La Grua Center\, 32 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220802T200151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T181421Z
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SUMMARY:The Sewing Girl's Tale with John Wood Sweet
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stonington Historical Society and author John Wood Sweet for a discussion of “The Sewing Girl’s Tale\,” a work that the New York Times calls “Sweet’s excellent and absorbing work of social and cultural history.”  Sweet explores the first known criminal rape trial in America and the first known time a seduction suit was used for redress in New York after a rape trial\, and it worked; the jury awarded staggering punitive damages — 1\,800 pounds\, or $4\,500 —.  Truly relevant to our times\, this case was cited several times by Justice Alito in the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade. This program takes place at the Saltwater Farm Vineyard  349 Elm Street in Stonington. Wine will be available for purchase.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-sewing-girls-tale-with-john-wood-sweet/
LOCATION:Saltwater Farm Vineyard\, 349 Elm Street\, Stonington\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220722T180032Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Seascapes!
DESCRIPTION:Alongside the Mystic Museum of Art\, we’re excited to offer a free\, Intergenerational family program at the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington on\nSaturday\, August 20 and Sunday\, August 21 – Drop in any time between 10 am – 12 pm! \nArtists have used the sea to inspire their creations throughout history. Come participate in this tradition and create your own Seascape based on the spectacular view of Stonington’s harbor\, Connecticut’s only port facing the Atlantic. Using collage materials to include decorative papers\, and other assorted multi-media for added detail\, children with their families will create hand-made postcards inspired by the views from Stonington’s iconic lighthouse. \nAfter the program\, families will have the option of exploring the lighthouse and take in Stonington’s rich seafaring history. Families are also invited to picnic on the grassy lighthouse grounds that faces Little Narragansett Bay toward Watch Hill and Napatree Point in Rhode Island. \nThis site-specific program will take place outside of the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington at 7 Water Street. \nThe program will be led by artist Mary Farrell from the Mystic Museum of Art.\nProgram is free. Children of all ages and their families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a family member or adult for the program.\nSpace is limited\, so we ask families to pre-register using the form below! \n  \nLoading…
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/make-your-own-seascapes/
LOCATION:The Old Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220722T175656Z
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UID:17108-1660989600-1660996800@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Own Seascapes!
DESCRIPTION:Alongside the Mystic Museum of Art\, we’re excited to offer a free\, Intergenerational family program at the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington on\nSaturday\, August 20 and Sunday\, August 21 – Drop in any time between 10 am – 12 pm! \nArtists have used the sea to inspire their creations throughout history. Come participate in this tradition and create your own Seascape based on the spectacular view of Stonington’s harbor\, Connecticut’s only port facing the Atlantic. Using collage materials to include decorative papers\, and other assorted multi-media for added detail\, children with their families will create hand-made postcards inspired by the views from Stonington’s iconic lighthouse. \nAfter the program\, families will have the option of exploring the lighthouse and take in Stonington’s rich seafaring history. Families are also invited to picnic on the grassy lighthouse grounds that faces Little Narragansett Bay toward Watch Hill and Napatree Point in Rhode Island. \nThis site-specific program will take place outside of the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington at 7 Water Street.Program is free. Children of all ages and their families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a family member or adult for the program.\nSpace is limited\, so we ask families to pre-register using the form below! \n  \nLoading…
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/17108/
LOCATION:The Old Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T193000
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SUMMARY:Helen's African Journey: Book Talk with Judy duPont
DESCRIPTION:Join local author Judith duPont Wednesday\, August 10th at 6pm in the Captain Palmer House\, to hear about her newest publication Helen’s African Journey. duPont’s mother took a trip to Africa as a  single woman\, alone\, in 1934. This book recounts her adventure from diaries\, photographs and personal stories collected by her daughter. Judy is also the author of Murder at Darling Hill. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required but space is limited.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/helens-african-journey-book-talk-with-judy-dupont/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220419T190142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T185956Z
UID:16768-1658944800-1658950200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:History of Portuguese Fishing in Stonington
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fred Calabretta’s presentation\, Stonington’s Portuguese Fishermen\, on July 27th at 6pm at the La Grua Center! This project draws extensively from Mystic Seaport’s 1990s Stonington Fishing oral history project.  Sharing details mined from interviews with fishermen and their family members\, Fred will describe the extensive involvement of Portuguese families in the town’s fishing industry. He will also share details about fishing\, family life\, and traditions. Let’s get hooked on history! \nEvent is free to attend. \nAbout the Speaker \n\nFred Calabretta retired last year from his position as Director of Collections Management and Senior Curator at Mystic Seaport Museum. \n\n\nFor 40 years he worked closely with the Museum’s remarkable collections of artifacts\, art\, and photographs. Fred is also an oral historian and has conducted hundreds of oral history interviews and taught oral history workshops in 20 states. \n\n\nIn the early 1990s he developed and managed Mystic Seaport’s Stonington Fishing Oral History Project\, which will provide the foundation for his July 27th presentation focusing on the Portuguese fishermen of Stonington. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/history-of-portuguese-fishing-in-stonington/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T210000
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CREATED:20220419T190057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T190057Z
UID:16767-1657476000-1657486800@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Music at the Lighthouse with Salt Marsh Opera
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URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/music-at-the-lighthouse-with-salt-marsh-opera/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220419T190019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T190019Z
UID:16766-1656927900-1656936000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day Parade
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URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/independence-day-parade-2/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220419T185939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T213308Z
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SUMMARY:The Cannon Ball
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 25th\, 2022 for the Cannon Ball!\nCelebrating from River to River\nThe Mystic and the Pawcatuck are what defines the boundaries and the legacy of Stonington.\nJoin us at the Cannon Ball to celebrate these rivers and all that lies between!\nTickets are available now at thecannonball.givesmart.com!\nCan’t attend? No worries! Stay tuned for more information about bidding in our virtual silent auction.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-cannon-ball-2/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220419T185827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T011206Z
UID:16763-1655404200-1655409600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:History of the Stonington COMO
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/history-of-the-stonington-como/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220419T185906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T144204Z
UID:16764-1654941600-1654963200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:CT Museum Open House Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/ct-museum-open-house-day/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T090000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220510T200444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T200447Z
UID:16875-1654156800-1654160400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Yoga at the Palmer House
DESCRIPTION:Join Chelsea Hauck of Bluebird Yoga for classes at the Captain Palmer House this summer. Relax Thursday mornings at 8am. For more information and to register\, click here: https://chbluebirdyoga.com/palmer-house
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/yoga-at-the-palmer-house/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220510T191508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T191512Z
UID:16863-1654079400-1654083000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Yoga at the Lighthouse
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URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/yoga-at-the-lighthouse-10/
LOCATION:The Old Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220301T132822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T011340Z
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SUMMARY:The Bee's Knees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third in our series of historic drink programs\, this time at the Lighthouse. Chelsea Mitchell\, the Librarian with a Liquor License will be pouring a selection of cocktails with a prohibition theme from 6-8pm. In addition to fun and interesting drinks\, you’ll also have the chance to try some 1920s snacks and bites.  Tickets are $35 for non-members and $25 for members and will be available May 1st.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-bees-knees/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220301T133302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T133302Z
UID:16679-1649268000-1649273400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:CT and the Pandemic of 1918
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stonington Historical at the La Grua Center for a presentation by the Connecticut Historical Society on Connecticut\, Stonington\, and the Pandemic of 1918!\n\nEvent is free. Space is limited; guests are asked to wear a mask during the event.\nEvent will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/ct-and-the-pandemic-of-1918/
LOCATION:The La Grua Center\, 32 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220104T204046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T204114Z
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SUMMARY:Rosalie Thorne McKenna Community Photo Contest Entry Deadline
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to preserve and celebrate the town’s artistic legacy\, we are proud to present a community-wide photography contest. Named for portrait-photographer Rosalie “Rollie” McKenna\, this annual photography contest is held to inspire new generations of photographers\, as well as to continuously document our changing town by the people who live in it. We also hold this contest in memory of Rollie McKenna\, who left a photographic legacy to Stonington and the world through her determination\, creativity and passion for photography. May we always remember the path she forged for women in the arts! \n  \nRules : \n\nAll ages are welcome to participate\n\n  \n\nPhotographs entered must be original work of the contestant\n\n  \n\nPhotographs may be shot digitally or on film\n\n  \n\nContestants must be a current resident of Stonington\, Westerly or Mystic\n\n  \n\nPhotographs must have been shot within the past year (2021)\n\n  \n\nPhotographs must be entered with a caption that includes the following information: title of the image\, date and location where it was taken\, contestant’s name\, and a brief explanation of how the image relates to this year’s theme. If the image features people\, please identify them.\n\n  \n\nThe theme for the contest is “Neighbors.” What does living in the town of Stonington mean to you? How do you interpret neighbors or neighborhoods?\n\n  \n\nAll photographs entered will be retained in the archives of the Stonington Historical Society. The Stonington Historical Society reserves the right to use these photographs with a credit line to the photographer in advertising or promotional materials.\n\n  \n\nWinners will be selected by the community by popular vote.\n\n  \n\nFirst place wins a Family Membership to the Stonington Historical Society. In addition\, the first prize winner will have access to the Maurice LaGrua darkroom at the Woolworth Library\, and act as an honorary photography fellow. Second place wins a Family Membership. Third place wins an Individual Membership. The three winning images will be displayed at the Lighthouse Museum for the 2022 season.\n\n  \n\nMcKenna Honorary Photography Fellow has access during Library open hours to the Maurice LaGrua darkroom for one year. Chemistry materials are provided by the Historical Society\, but film and paper must be supplied by the fellow. If the winner has no experience in dark room techniques\, lessons can be arranged. Two copies of Any images produced in the darkroom will be donated to the Stonington Historical Society\, and serve to increase our modern documentation of the town for posterity.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/rosalie-thorne-mckenna-community-photo-contest-entry-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20220301T193931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T193931Z
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SUMMARY:The History of the Steamboat Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stonington Free Library and the Stonington Historical Society on\nSunday\, March 13 th at 5 p.m. for a free presentation on the history of the Steamboat Hotel. Stuart Vyse\, a\na retired psychology professor who taught at Connecticut College\, Providence College\, and the University\nof Rhode Island\, will present the talk. \nVyse\, an accomplished writer and an expert on superstition and irrational behavior\, began researching\nthe building he lives in\, the former Steamboat Hotel\, as “something of a pandemic side gig.” Built by\nGilbert Wheeler before 1840\, the Steamboat Hotel has witnessed almost 200 years of Stonington's\nhistory. From the early days of the railroad and steamship lines\, it has hosted intemperate railroad\nworkers\, immigrants\, businessmen\, dignitaries\, families\, and war veterans. \nVyse calls his research “a labor of love and a gift to the village that has been my home for over 20\nyears.” He is working on a manuscript of the history of the Steamboat Hotel and guests will be able to\npre-order copies of his forthcoming book. \nThe presentation is free for all and is a hybrid event – guests can join in person at the Stonington Free\nLibrary (20 High St\, Stonington\, CT 06378). Presentation begins promptly at 5 p.m. Space is limited;\nguests attending in-person are asked to wear a mask. The presentation will also be live-streamed on the\nStonington Historical Society’s Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/stoningtonhistoricalsociety)
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-history-of-the-steamboat-hotel/
LOCATION:Stonington Free Library\, 20 High St\, Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20211101T174223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T171738Z
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SUMMARY:The Nightcap Before Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Join Library Director Chelsea Mitchell for a night of delicious and festive historical drinks and foods on Thursday\, December 9th from 6-8pm in the Palmer House. Ever wanted to experience a true Charles Dickens Christmas? Come and imbibe some holiday spirits\, and learn about Christmas traditions of the past and present. We’d love for you to join us! Tickets may be purchased by going to our homepage and clicking “Buy Tickets” in the upper right corner.\nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please email Chelsea Mitchell at cmitchell@stoningtonhistory.org.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-nightcap-before-christmas/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20211101T180944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T180956Z
UID:16431-1638525600-1638547200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Deck the Walls Open House
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/deck-the-walls-open-house/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20211030T161810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T180635Z
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SUMMARY:Deck the Walls Preview Party!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/deck-the-walls-preview-party-2/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20211101T172313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T172009Z
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SUMMARY:As American as Pumpkin Pie
DESCRIPTION:Join The Food Historian\, Sarah Wassberg Johnson\, on November 10th to learn more about PUMPKINS! How did a humble gourd\, native to the Americas\, come to dominate our holiday food scene? Learn more about the history of the pumpkin\, their role in early colonial America\, and how to make a 19th-century pumpkin pie from scratch in this online event! Event is free and welcome to all. Please pre-register at the link below! \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkce2uqzwjE916SFDV6SA0MxC4BfSrBIzy
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/as-american-as-pumpkin-pie/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20211007T151628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T152705Z
UID:16330-1635699600-1635706800@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:All Hallows Eve at the Palmer House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate All Hallows Eve at the Palmer House this year! Stop in between 5pm and 7pm on Halloween for trick or treating\, scary ghost stories\, and a spooky haunted house. \nFree and family friendly. We can’t wait to see your costumes! \nPlease direct any questions to cmitchell@stoningtonhistory.org.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/all-hallows-eve-at-the-palmer-house/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20211007T152533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T152533Z
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SUMMARY:Stones and Bones
DESCRIPTION:Join Executive Director Elizabeth Wood on a tour of the Stonington Cemetery\, Thursday October 21 at 4pm. Learn about the interesting and strange people who have called Stonington home; artists\, veterans\, paupers and famous people of the past. Offered in collaboration with the Stonington Cemetery Association. \n\nThis is a members event and requires registration. Please email Maddie Mott to register at mmott@stoningtonhistory.org. \n\nIf you’re not a member but would like to be\, please visit our membership page to join us!
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/stones-and-bones/
LOCATION:Stonington Cemetery\, 345 North Main Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20211007T151324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T151324Z
UID:16327-1634320800-1634324400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:From the Vault: 19th Century Death Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next monthly members event – From the Vault. This month we will be focusing on objects and materials in our collection that relate to 19th century death culture. Stop into the Woolworth Library anytime between 6pm and 7pm on Friday\, October 15th to view strange and fascinating items which include a pristine mourning dress from 1875; jewelry made from the hair of deceased loved ones; postcards of the frozen victims of a steamboat crash\, and much more! \nIf you’re not yet a member\, and you’d like to be\, make sure you visit our membership page to join.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/from-the-vault-19th-century-death-culture/
LOCATION:The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center\, 40 Palmer Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20210903T031343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T134810Z
UID:16255-1632304800-1632326400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Threads of History
DESCRIPTION:“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 \n  \nCalling 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.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/threads-of-history/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library,Programs & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20210811T185814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T190146Z
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SUMMARY:Hike to the Venture Smith Homesite
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hike out to the Venture Smith homesite located in the Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Sunday\, September 19th. This walk will be led by Dr. Nancy Steenburg\, and is a great opportunity if you were not able to join the first tour we held on June 19th\, 2021. Venture Smith was enslaved in Stonington in the years before the American Revolution\, and not only purchased his own freedom\, but that of his wife and children. Come along and learn about his extraordinary life\, and the hidden history of slavery in our town.\nThis event is limited to members only\, and a limited number of spaces are available. To register please email Chelsea Mitchell at library@stoningtonhistory.org.\nIf you need to inquire about your membership status\, please email Maddie Mott at mmott@stoningtonhistory.org or call 860-535-8445 ext. 11\nDetails: The walk is approximately 1.5 miles in total\, and does traverse uneven ground. Bathrooms are not available. The hike will leave from the Stewart Road trail head\, where a small parking lot is available. Carpooling is recommended. Please dress appropriately.\n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/hike-to-the-venture-smith-homesite/
LOCATION:Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Stonington\, Connecticut\, 06378
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184511
CREATED:20210908T133404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T133404Z
UID:16275-1631901600-1631905200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:From the Vault: In Sickness and In Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next monthly installment of our new Members Event\, From the Vault. This month we will be exploring the history of medicine in Stonington. Come to the Woolworth Library anytime between 6 and 7pm on Friday\, September 17th and explore artifacts\, photographs and archives. This is a please touch event\, and we’d love to show you our collections that are rarely displayed for the public. Thumb through Dr. George Stanton’s record of births and deaths\, in which he makes not so polite notes about the people of Stonington. Handle small glass bottles containing various medicinal powders and liquids from a 19th century Medicine Chest. Puzzle out the bizarre wire system in the Electrotherapy Machine. There’s so much to learn and explore\, we hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/from-the-vault-in-sickness-and-in-health/
LOCATION:The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center\, 40 Palmer Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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