Programs & Events

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! 

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. 

The Stonington COMO and Historic Stonington are proud to partner on a fun and family friendly event, Saturday November 2nd. Create your own teams of up to four people, and see if you are up to the challenge of building the historic structures of Stonington out of Legos! You and your team will choose one of more than 50 historic buildings from Stonington Borough to recreate, and then placed on a to-scale map on the floor of the COMO gymnasium. All materials are provided the day of the build, and the participation cost is just $25 per team. It's a great way to spend a Saturday, and celebrate the beautiful architecture of our town. Scan the QR code on the flyer to get started. 

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. Stonington's Steamboat Hotel, built in 1838 near the piers and railroad yard, was home to saloons, restaurants,...

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...