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SUMMARY:Memory and Forgiveness: A Conversation about the Pequot Experience in America
DESCRIPTION:Join journalist and Historic Stonington Board President Adi Ignatius for an in depth interview with Pequot Tribal Member and Museum Educator\, Nakai Northup. This event is free and open to the public and will take place on Sunday\, October 20th at 5pm at the La Grua Center. \nAdi Ignatius is Editor in Chief of the Harvard Business Review. Before joining HBR\, he was the No. 2 editor at Time magazine\, based in New York. Prior to that\, he worked as a foreign correspondent for more than two decades. \nNakai Northup is a Tribal Educator with 10+ years’ experience in teaching in eastern woodland tribal history. He is an avid hunter and fisherman and has recently founded his own business\, RezLife Outdoors.  As an activist for native rights\, Nakai has traveled around the country\, and participated in the protest at Standing Rock. Nakai has spent his entire life on his reservations and has a strong love for his Pequot and Narragansett communities and preserving ancient traditions for the younger generations.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/memory-and-forgiveness-a-conversation-about-the-pequot-experience-in-america/
LOCATION:The La Grua Center\, 32 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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SUMMARY:Let's Build It: Historic Stonington
DESCRIPTION:The Stonington COMO and Historic Stonington are proud to partner on a fun and family-friendly event\, Saturday\, November 2nd. Create teams of up to four people and build replicas of the historic structures of Stonington out of building blocks! You and your team will choose one of more than 50 historic buildings from Stonington Borough to recreate and then place on a to-scale map on the floor of the COMO gymnasium. All materials are provided on the day of the build and the cost is just $25 per team. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon and celebrate the beautiful architecture of our town. Scan the QR code on the flyer to get started.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/lets-build-it-historic-stonington/
LOCATION:Stonington Community Center\, 28 Cutler Street\, Stonington\, Connecticut\, 06378
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T183000
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SUMMARY:Book Club Discussion with Stuart Vyse: The Steamboat Hotel
DESCRIPTION:From 1837 to 1900 Stonington\, Connecticut was a major transportation hub on the route between New York and Boston. Steamboats leaving Manhattan followed Long Island Sound to Stonington Harbor where passengers boarded trains for the rest of the journey to Providence or Boston. \nStonington’s Steamboat Hotel\, built in 1838 near the piers and railroad yard\, was home to saloons\, restaurants\, a pool hall\, a cigar shop\, a tailor\, and a barber shop. Merchants\, hotel keepers\, and saloon workers passed through the building\, each with their own unique story. Many of them were immigrants or first-generation Americans\, and they are a window onto a late 19th-century class of merchants and service workers. \nJoin local author Stuart Vyse for a discussion of his recent foray into local history\, The Steamboat Hotel. \nParticipants should be familiar with book and come prepared with questions or comments. Refreshments will be served. This program is free and open to all.   \nBooks are available at the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House in Stonington
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/book-club-discussion-with-stuart-vyse-the-steamboat-hotel/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T200000
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SUMMARY:Deck the Walls Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:Historic Stonington is happy to announce that we are once again partnering with the Stonington Garden Club for this year’s Deck the Walls which will be held at the Captain Palmer House at 40 Palmer Street in Stonington and will run from November 29th through December 1st. Deck the Walls is an annual event whereby local businesses and individuals create holiday wreaths and tabletop décor for a festive preview party and online auction. This will be the 17th consecutive year that the two organizations have partnered to produce this community event. \nAll proceeds from Deck the Walls benefit Historic Stonington’s mission to preserve\, interpret\, and celebrate the history of Stonington and are earmarked for the maintenance of the grounds and gardens at the Lighthouse Museum on Stonington Point and the Palmer House Museum at 40 Palmer Street in Stonington. Contributions from previous Deck the Walls have allowed Historic Stonington to maintain the lovely seaside garden behind the lighthouse museum and to preserve the outer grounds at the Captain Palmer House including a charming woodland walking path bordering Quanaduck Cove which is open to the public. \nThe Deck the Walls weekend will kick off with a festive ticketed preview party on December 5 from 6 – 8 PM\, followed by an open house on Friday\, December 6th and Saturday\, December 7 between 10 AM and 4 PM. \nPlease contact Renee Petruzelli at 860-535-8445 ×11 or at development@historicstonington.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/deck-the-walls-preview-party-4/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20240905T172353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T151613Z
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SUMMARY:Deck the Walls Open House & Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:Browse the fantastic selection of artisan-made wreaths\, tabletop decor\, and gift certificates for Grota Solna Salt Cave and the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat\, holiday cookie platters\, and decor to celebrate the season and benefit a great cause.  Visit the Palmer House today and tomorrow to see the selections in person or visit the auction website HERE! \nAll proceeds from Deck the Walls benefit Historic Stonington’s mission to preserve\, interpret\, and celebrate the history of Stonington and are earmarked for the maintenance of the grounds and gardens at the Lighthouse Museum on Stonington Point and the Palmer House Museum at 40 Palmer Street in Stonington. Contributions from previous Deck the Walls have allowed Historic Stonington to maintain the lovely seaside garden behind the lighthouse museum and to preserve the outer grounds at the Captain Palmer House including a charming woodland walking path bordering Quanaduck Cove which is open to the public. \nThe open house is Friday\, December 6th and Saturday\, December 7th between 10 AM and 4 PM.\nPlease contact Renee Petruzelli at 860-535-8445 ×11 or at development@historicstonington.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/deck-the-walls-10/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T151806Z
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SUMMARY:Deck the Walls Open House & Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:Browse the fantastic selection of artisan-made wreaths\, tabletop decor\, and gift certificates to Grota Solna Salt Cave and the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat\, holiday cookie platters\, and decor to celebrate the season and benefit a great cause. Visit the Palmer House today to see the selections in person or visit the auction website HERE! \nAll proceeds from Deck the Walls benefit Historic Stonington’s mission to preserve\, interpret\, and celebrate the history of Stonington and are earmarked for the maintenance of the grounds and gardens at the Lighthouse Museum on Stonington Point and the Palmer House Museum at 40 Palmer Street in Stonington. Contributions from previous Deck the Walls have allowed Historic Stonington to maintain the lovely seaside garden behind the lighthouse museum and to preserve the outer grounds at the Captain Palmer House including a charming woodland walking path bordering Quanaduck Cove which is open to the public. \nThe open house is Friday\, December 6th and Saturday\, December 7th between 10 AM and 4 PM. \nPlease contact Renee Petruzelli at 860-535-8445 ×11 or at development@historicstonington.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/deck-the-walls-9/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20241011T131203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T182701Z
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SUMMARY:The Nightcap Before Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House for our newest holiday tradition – The Nightcap Before Christmas\, a holiday cocktail tasting. Each year features a different theme\, and this year we are tasting drinks inspired by classic Christmas songs.  We are also sharing a new format – so if you’ve attended before – this year will be something new!  Bring your friends and enjoy a great evening out\, in support of your favorite history-focused non-profit. Tickets are $25\, but they are limited so be sure to get yours before they sell out! \nClick here to buy your tickets.  \nHave questions? Call 860-535-1131 to speak to Chelsea\, or email library@historicstonington.org.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-nightcap-before-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250129T164510Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Valentines
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a heartwarming celebration of love and creativity at our family Valentine card workshop. During this fun\, hands-on program\, families will design and craft unique Victorian-inspired Valentine cards. We’ll provide all the materials and inspiration you need to create beautiful cards to share with your loved ones. \nBring your creativity and your family for a memorable morning of art and connection. The cost is $15 per family\, and space is limited. \nClick here to purchase tickets. https://www.historicstonington.org/product/victorian-valentines-family-ticket/ \n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/victorian-valentines/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250129T154933Z
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SUMMARY:Dear Valentine: The Art of Writing Love Letters
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/dear-valentine-the-art-of-writing-love-letters/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000
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CREATED:20250210T211447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T211447Z
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SUMMARY:The Band of Steady Habits: The Irish in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic Stonington at St. Michael’s Parish Hall on Thursday\, March 13th beginning at 6pm for a special concert presented by the Band of Steady Habits. The program is a three-century overview of life for the Irish in Connecticut from the 1640s to the present. An amazing story of struggle\, perseverance\, acceptance\, and success\, accompanied by both rousing and heart-rending music. The band describes themselves on their website: “The acoustic Band of Steady Habits came together in 2014 to share their love of music\, and to use their talents to help create a new kind of public history presentation. Rachel Smith\, Teagan Smith\, Jeremy Teitelbaum\, Walt Woodward\, and Duke York use banjo\, guitars\, violin\, recorders\, bass\, percussion\, and beautiful harmonies to perform songs – some old\, some original\, and some contemporary – to accompany visually rich and evocative historical stories. This is definitely a celebration of Irish culture and heritage that you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-band-of-steady-habits-the-irish-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:Saint Michael’s Church\, 60 Liberty St\, Pawcatuck\, CT\, 06379
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
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SUMMARY:Fields of Gold Flower Show with the Stonington Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:Open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm on Friday\, April 11th\, Fields of Gold is a club flower show presented by members of the Stonington Garden Club\, in celebration of the joyful harbinger of spring\, the daffodil. The show’s schedule includes several classes each in floral design\, horticulture\, and photography. Noted gardener Ian Cooke will give a presentation at 2 PM  that is open to all. Your visit won’t be complete until you take a walk through the cove side campus where Stonington Garden Club planted more than 3\,000 daffodils in 2024. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but if you’d like to make a donation\, please click here.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/fields-of-gold-flower-show-with-the-stonington-garden-club/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
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SUMMARY:The Spring Fever of the Daffodil
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, April 11th at 2pm in the RW Woolworth Library & Research Center for a presentation by world renowned English Horticulturalist\, Ian Cooke as part of the Fields of Gold flower show\, presented by Historic Stonington and the Stonington Garden Club. \nDaffodils are the harbinger of spring for many\, and their emergence is the sign of nature’s unrelenting optimism. In this presentation\, Ian Cooke will explore the genus narcissus from early cultivation by the Romans to modern day cultural practices\, and lots of stops along the way to uncover this remarkable plant. \nMr. Cooke’s work has taken from the vast estates of Connecticut’s Gold Coast to the greenhouses of Monrovia nurseries in California. He travels the world as a horticultural lecturer\, and his Youtube channel Planted with Ian Cooke\, features the world of plants and planting. \nThis program is free with admission to the Fields of Gold event\, and the Captain Palmer House. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-spring-fever-of-the-daffodil/
LOCATION:The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center\, 40 Palmer Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
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SUMMARY:Pressed Petals: A Flower Pressing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the delicate art of preserving nature’s beauty in our Pressed Petals workshop. \nWhether you are a nature lover\, a crafting enthusiast\, or just looking for a fun\, relaxing experience at the museum\, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to connect with nature\, friends\, and families in a creative way. \nMaterials will be included.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/pressed-petals-a-flower-pressing-workshop/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250319T133522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T133711Z
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SUMMARY:Rollie McKenna Community Photo Contest
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.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Aging Gracefully”. Rollie was best known for her portrait photography\, and her images of Stonington residents are some of our most requested materials in the archives of Historic Stonington. Before her death\, Rollie McKenna was working on a project about aging artists called “Gleanings”\, and this year’s theme is in honor of her unfinished work. Submitted photographs will be on display at the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington Borough from April 17th to the 27th\, 2025. The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is free\, and winners are chosen by popular vote.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/rollie-mckenna-community-photo-contest-3/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250319T133522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T133522Z
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SUMMARY:Rollie McKenna Community Photo Contest
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.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Aging Gracefully”. Rollie was best known for her portrait photography\, and her images of Stonington residents are some of our most requested materials in the archives of Historic Stonington. Before her death\, Rollie McKenna was working on a project about aging artists called “Gleanings”\, and this year’s theme is in honor of her unfinished work. Submitted photographs will be on display at the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington Borough from April 17th to the 27th\, 2025. The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is free\, and winners are chosen by popular vote.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/rollie-mckenna-community-photo-contest-3-2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250319T133522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T133522Z
UID:20938-1745067600-1745078400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Rollie McKenna Community Photo Contest
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.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Aging Gracefully”. Rollie was best known for her portrait photography\, and her images of Stonington residents are some of our most requested materials in the archives of Historic Stonington. Before her death\, Rollie McKenna was working on a project about aging artists called “Gleanings”\, and this year’s theme is in honor of her unfinished work. Submitted photographs will be on display at the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington Borough from April 17th to the 27th\, 2025. The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is free\, and winners are chosen by popular vote.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/rollie-mckenna-community-photo-contest-3-2025-04-19/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250319T133938Z
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SUMMARY:Rollie McKenna Community Photo Contest
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.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Aging Gracefully”. Rollie was best known for her portrait photography\, and her images of Stonington residents are some of our most requested materials in the archives of Historic Stonington. Before her death\, Rollie McKenna was working on a project about aging artists called “Gleanings”\, and this year’s theme is in honor of her unfinished work.\nSubmitted photographs will be on display at the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington Borough from April 17th to the 27th\, 2025. The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is free\, and winners are chosen by popular vote.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/rollie-mckenna-community-photo-contest-4/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250319T133938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T133938Z
UID:20940-1745586000-1745596800@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Rollie McKenna Community Photo Contest
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.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Aging Gracefully”. Rollie was best known for her portrait photography\, and her images of Stonington residents are some of our most requested materials in the archives of Historic Stonington. Before her death\, Rollie McKenna was working on a project about aging artists called “Gleanings”\, and this year’s theme is in honor of her unfinished work.\nSubmitted photographs will be on display at the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington Borough from April 17th to the 27th\, 2025. The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is free\, and winners are chosen by popular vote.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/rollie-mckenna-community-photo-contest-4-2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250319T133938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T133938Z
UID:20941-1745672400-1745683200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Rollie McKenna Community Photo Contest
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.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Aging Gracefully”. Rollie was best known for her portrait photography\, and her images of Stonington residents are some of our most requested materials in the archives of Historic Stonington. Before her death\, Rollie McKenna was working on a project about aging artists called “Gleanings”\, and this year’s theme is in honor of her unfinished work.\nSubmitted photographs will be on display at the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington Borough from April 17th to the 27th\, 2025. The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is free\, and winners are chosen by popular vote.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/rollie-mckenna-community-photo-contest-4-2025-04-26/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250319T133938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T133938Z
UID:20942-1745758800-1745769600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Rollie McKenna Community Photo Contest
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.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Aging Gracefully”. Rollie was best known for her portrait photography\, and her images of Stonington residents are some of our most requested materials in the archives of Historic Stonington. Before her death\, Rollie McKenna was working on a project about aging artists called “Gleanings”\, and this year’s theme is in honor of her unfinished work.\nSubmitted photographs will be on display at the Lighthouse Museum in Stonington Borough from April 17th to the 27th\, 2025. The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is free\, and winners are chosen by popular vote.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/rollie-mckenna-community-photo-contest-4-2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250328T153152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T125652Z
UID:20954-1746036000-1746043200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Historic Stonington and Beer'd Brewing Co. Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Historic Stonington and Beer’d Brewing Co. are partnering for a Trivia night! Tickets are $10.00 per person and $15.00 per person at the door. Trivia starts at 6:00 PM at the Velvet Mill! Don’t miss the chance to challenge yourself and have a great time with friends!
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/historic-stonington-and-beerd-brewing-co-trivia-night/
LOCATION:The Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Ave\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250430T125136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T125151Z
UID:21129-1746727200-1746732600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Traditional American Food and Its 19th Century New England Influencers
DESCRIPTION:In the first half of the nineteenth century\, New England made a concerted effort to assert cultural leadership in the new American nation. Cookery wasn’t neglected in this campaign. New Englanders sought to encourage refinement of American manners and taste\, and New England cookbooks played a big part in that effort. Connecticut had already led the way a few years earlier with Amelia Simmons’s publication in Hartford of American Cookery (1796)\, the first American cookbook. A number of American recipes and food terms made their print debut in American Cookery: pumpkin pie\, squash pudding\, cranberry sauce\, molasses\, Indian pudding\, Johny cake\, shortening\, cookie\, and the precursor of baking soda\, called pearlash. Many of the dishes that first appeared in American Cookery are still enjoyed today. \nIn the second half of the nineteenth century\, in response to industrialization and the arrival of the immigrant work force that industrialists recruited\, regional leaders flipped the cultural coin and began to sentimentalize rustic rather than refined foods\, thinking they were more emblematic of the colonial past. Although these “Colonial Revival” dishes were altered from the originals\, often with the addition of lots of molasses\, sugar\, butter and cream\, many of them also remain American favorites. \nIn their illustrated talk at the La Grua Center on May 8\, 2025 at 6pm\, Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald will offer a guided tour of the once-celebrated dishes and culinary ideas that have influenced American cuisine. Their talk will be followed by a sample item from the Colonial Revival. \n  \nKeith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald are the authors of America’s Founding Food (2004)\, Northern Hospitality (2011)\, and United Tastes (2017)\, which have become standard works in the field of food studies. They have contributed to the Proceedings of the Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery\, The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets\, and the noted British food history journal Petits Propos Culinaires. They have frequently spoken on New England and American foodways at historical societies\, museums\, libraries\, and conferences\, here and abroad. They live in Jamestown\, Rhode Island.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/traditional-american-food-and-its-19th-century-new-england-influencers/
LOCATION:The La Grua Center\, 32 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250505T132107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T170703Z
UID:21180-1748080800-1748084400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Monotype magic is happening at the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House\, Saturday\, May 24 at 10AM. \nCome make one-of-a-kind prints where oops turns into art—no experience needed\, just curiosity and a sense of fun. \n\nWe bring the ink\, paper\, and rollers.\nYou bring yourself (and maybe an apron).\nYou’ll leave with frame-worthy prints and ink-stained bragging rights. \nWarning: Side effects may include sudden bursts of inspiration and a newfound love for rollers.\n\nLimited spots—because even creativity needs a headcount.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/printmaking-workshop/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250516T134716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T135019Z
UID:21204-1748455200-1748460600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Cook the Book at the Palmer House
DESCRIPTION:This month\, the group will enjoy simple and delicious meals from celebrity chef Antoni Porowski’s Let’s Do Dinner.  The gathering will be hosted by Historic Stonington at the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House in Stonington—40 Palmer Street\, Stonington.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/cook-the-book-at-the-palmer-house/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250613T141610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T141610Z
UID:21274-1749801600-1749834000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Cannon Ball Online Auction is Live!
DESCRIPTION:We got some real hotsy-totsy items in this year’s online auction in support of the 2025 Cannon Ball. From giggle water to a night in Manhattan with a private chauffeur – there’s surely something that will strike you as the cat’s pajamas! No glad rags required – just an internet connection and the will to win. Support Historic Stonington and win something nice for yourself in the process. \nOur auction is new live – click the link below to join in on the fun! \ncannonball2025.givesmart.com  \n  \nPlease note – the auction will remain live until Monday\, June 30th.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/cannon-ball-online-auction-is-live/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250602T183858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T122404Z
UID:21247-1749895200-1749902400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Patterned Past: A decorative tile painting workshop
DESCRIPTION:Step into the past and create your own masterpiece! At Patterned Past\, you will explore the beauty of historic ceramic designs – then make your own hand-painted tile to take home. You can use it as a coaster\, trivet\, keepsake\, or a mini work of art!
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/patterned-past-a-decorative-tile-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library,Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250116T202735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T140423Z
UID:20759-1751130000-1751148000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:The Cannon  Ball!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis year\, we are excited to celebrate the 26th anniversary of our Cannon Ball Gala!  Our theme\, “Let’s Misbehave\,”  celebrates the roaring 20s\, a time in history famous for its architecture\, music\, fashion\, economic prosperity\, and optimism. The 1920s saw the emergence of new artistic and cultural movements\, leading to innovations in art\, film\, and music.  In addition to advancements in medicine\, science\, and social work\, the 1920s nurtured remarkable talent in the arts\, literature\, and sports. \n  \nFor the first time\, more Americans lived in cities than on farms. Between 1920 and 1929\, the nation’s total wealth more than doubled\, and the gross national product (GNP) expanded by 40 percent. This economic growth propelled many Americans into an affluent “consumer culture\,” where people across the country were exposed to the same advertisements\, purchased the same products\, listened to the same music\, and danced to the same styles. However\, many Americans felt uneasy about this lively urban lifestyle\, and the era of Prohibition led to more conflict than celebration. Nonetheless\, for some\, the Jazz Age of the 1920s was a time of excitement and joy. \n  \nIn the words of the legendary Cole Porter\, Let’s Misbehave! \nClick Here for Tickets \n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-cannon-ball-4/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250701T174215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T174215Z
UID:21306-1752422400-1752429600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Historic Stonington's Annual Meeting with Professor Seth Rockman
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/historic-stoningtons-annual-meeting-with-professor-seth-rockman/
LOCATION:The La Grua Center\, 32 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T235959
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250801T135901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T135901Z
UID:21359-1754611200-1754697599@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Captain N.B. Palmer House and Woolworth Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:Due to a private event\, the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House and the Woolworth Library will be closed on Friday\, August 8th. \n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/captain-n-b-palmer-house-and-woolworth-library-closed/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library,Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T195232
CREATED:20250801T140222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T140740Z
UID:21362-1754744400-1754758800@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Captain N.B. Palmer House closes at 1pm
DESCRIPTION:Due to a private event\, the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House will close at 1pm on Saturday\, August 9th. We appreciate your understanding. The Lighthouse Museum will remain open for regular operating hours.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/captain-n-b-palmer-house-closes-at-1pm/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library,Programs & Events
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