What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution
The La Grua Center 32 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesAdmission is free to all. Come join us!
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Programs & Events
Dedication of Revolutionary America Plaque at the Lighthouse Museum
Lighthouse Museum 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesPlease join the Abigail Hinman Chapter, NSDAR and Historic Stonington as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first British naval attack on the Connecticut shore. On August 30, 1775, HMS Rose sailed into Stonington Harbor in search of cattle to provision the British troops. The Long Point patriots were ready to defend themselves, and with Queen Anne muskets were...
The Great Hurricane of 1938 with Cherie Burns
The La Grua Center 32 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesAdmission is Free.
Wednesday, September 10th at 6:00 PM.
This program will be held at the La Grua Center in Stonington.
Petal Pusher Greeting Card Workshop Linocut & Watercolor Art
Lighthouse Museum 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesHosted by the Petal Pusher at the Lighthouse Museum
Greeting Card Workshop featuring Linocut & Watercolor Art
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 24, 6–8 PM
What’s Included:
Each participant will create 4 custom greeting cards with envelopes, using watercolor and linocut printing techniques. They get to take home their linoleum blocks & their cards.
We’ll provide all materials, samples, instructions, and guidance.
Gifts from us: 4 quarters to use in the vending machine + 1 limited-edition postcard per attendee.
Behind Stonington’s Doors: Step Inside – A Walking Tour of Historic Homes Preview Party
TBAPreview Party: Friday, October 10th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Includes Tour Ticket)
Walking Tour: Saturday, October 11, 2025. Rain or Shine 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
$100
Behind Stonington’s Door: Step Inside – A Walking Tour of Historic Homes
Tickets are $40.00 in advance, $50.00 at the door.
Walking Tour: Saturday, October 11, 2025. Rain or Shine 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
$40
Deck the Walls Preview Party
Captain Palmer HouseA kick-off to the holidays preview party for Deck the Walls, where you will have the exclusive opportunity to preview and purchase wreaths before the auction opens! Captain N.B. Palmer House on December 4, 2025 6pm - 8pm
$35
The Nightcap Before Christmas
Captain Palmer HouseJoin us for our annual holiday cocktail tasting – the Nightcap Before Christmas! On Wednesday, December 17th from 5pm to 7pm, at the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House.
Our Librarian Chelsea Mitchell will guide you through a tasting of drinks popular during the American Revolution.
Tickets are $25 each and are available on our website. Let’s party like its 1775!
Please note this event is 21+.
There are only 30 spots available for this very popular event, so be sure to reserve your tickets now!
Changing Course with author Peter J. Emanuel Jr.
Captain Palmer HouseLooking for something to break up the dreary winter nights? Come join us for a fascinating talk with local author and historian, Peter J. Emanuel Jr. Some of you might recognize him as a former music and history teacher at the Williams School. Emanuel's book, "Course Change" explores the role of the New London whaleship, Stonington, as it unwittingly becomes...
Blood Chits, Short Snorters, and Nose Art: Robert Bindo Fain in the South Pacific
Mystic VFW 60 Stonington Rd., Mystic, CT, United StatesJoin brothers John and Scott Fain on Wednesday, March 4th at 6pm at the Mystic VFW, for a presentation about their father, Robert Bindo Fain (1923-1991), and his experiences in the South Pacific during World War II. A Mystic native, Fain was drafted into the Army Air Forces and served on board a B-25 bomber. He flew in 57 missions...