Book Talk with M. Earl Smith and Jade Huguenin
Did you receive the newest book on Stonington for Christmas? Join the authors of the newest Images of America book, M. Earl Smith and Jade Huguenin, on Tuesday, January 19th. The authors will discuss interesting and curious things they learned while researching, favorite photographs and stories, and how two people - one from Kentucky, the other from Idaho, decided to...
Venture Smith in Stonington; A Family Affair
The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesJoin Professors Nancy Steenburg and Elizabeth Kading as they present their findings from their most recent research into the life of Venture Smith, and the prevalence of enslavement along the Connecticut coastline. This project was made possible by a generous grant from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. If you think you know the story of slavery in...
Wet Plate Photography Program and Demonstration
Join us for a truly unique learning experience on Saturday, April 10th at 10am. Together with locally owned Marquis Jewelry Academy, and the Victorian Photography Studio based out of Gettysburg, PA , the Stonington Historical Society is pleased to present this free educational Zoom program. Dave Wilson of VPS will explore the collodion process of wet plate photography. If you've...
“Hidden History” with Gail MacDonald
Join local author Gail B. MacDonald as she discusses her book Hidden History of Mystic and Stonington. "Mystic and Stonington are quintessential seacoast villages with colorful and diverse histories that extend well beyond the wharves and former sea captains' homes. Native Americans, African Americans, immigrants and women also wove the unique story of this New England coastline. Now known for bucolic...
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Community Photography Contest
The Old Lighthouse Museum 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesIn 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!
Tea and Terrariums
Captain Palmer HouseJoin us on Saturday, May 8th for a Mother's Day program at the beautiful 19th century Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House. Enjoy afternoon tea while you create your own terrarium, and learn a little about the Victorian interest in botany. The program begins at 2pm and all materials are provided for you. Space is limited to 25 guests, and costs...
Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House Open
Captain Palmer HouseCome visit the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House Museum!