We got some real hotsy-totsy items in this year's online auction in support of the 2025 Cannon Ball. From giggle water to a night in Manhattan with a private chauffeur - there's surely something that will strike you as the cat's pajamas! No glad rags required - just an internet connection and the will to win. Support Historic Stonington and...
Step into the past and create your own masterpiece! At Patterned Past, you will explore the beauty of historic ceramic designs - then make your own hand-painted tile to take home. You can use it as a coaster, trivet, keepsake, or a mini work of art!
This year, we are excited to celebrate the 26th anniversary of our Cannon Ball Gala! Our theme, "Let's Misbehave," celebrates the roaring 20s, a time in history famous for its architecture, music, fashion, economic prosperity, and optimism. The 1920s saw the emergence of new artistic and cultural movements, leading to innovations in art, film, and music. In addition to advancements...
Due to a private event, the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House and the Woolworth Library will be closed on Friday, August 8th.
Due to a private event, the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House will close at 1pm on Saturday, August 9th. We appreciate your understanding. The Lighthouse Museum will remain open for regular operating hours.
Admission is free to all. Come join us!
Please 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...
