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...

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!

Join 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...

Come down to the grounds of the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House at 40 Palmer Street in Stonington and bring home your own piece of history at our tag sale! Enjoy deep discounts and special sales throughout Friday, May 28th and Saturday, May 29th from 9 am to 3 pm. Are you interested in setting up a table or booth...

Come down to the grounds of the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House at 40 Palmer Street in Stonington and bring home your own piece of history at our tag sale! Enjoy deep discounts and special sales throughout Friday, May 28th and Saturday, May 29th from 9 am to 2 pm. Are you interested in setting up a table or booth...

Join Chelsea Hauck of Bluebird Yoga for a calming start to your day, Wednesdays from June 2nd to July 28th. Classes begin at 10:30 am on the Lighthouse Lawn. Drop in classes are $10 each, or register for the full eight weeks for $72. Registration is available here: https://chbluebirdyoga.com/the-lighthouse-museum   These classes are outdoors so please bring the following with...