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...
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! All proceeds from...
Historic Stonington is pleased 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 December 5th through the 7th. 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.
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!
