As American as Pumpkin Pie
OnlineJoin The Food Historian, Sarah Wassberg Johnson, on November 10th to learn more about PUMPKINS! How did a humble gourd, native to the Americas, come to dominate our holiday food scene? Learn more about the history of the pumpkin, their role in early colonial America, and how to make a 19th-century pumpkin pie from scratch in this online event! Event...
Deck the Walls Preview Party!
Captain Palmer HouseDeck the Walls Open House
Captain Palmer HouseThe Nightcap Before Christmas
Captain Palmer HouseJoin Library Director Chelsea Mitchell for a night of delicious and festive historical drinks and foods on Thursday, December 9th from 6-8pm in the Palmer House. Ever wanted to experience a true Charles Dickens Christmas? Come and imbibe some holiday spirits, and learn about Christmas traditions of the past and present. We'd love for you to join us! Tickets may...
MEMBERS ONLY: If Walls Could Talk
Join Director of the Woolworth Library, Chelsea Mitchell, at this virtual program on how to research your historic home. Registration is required - please register here! Event will be recorded and distributed to members after the event.
MEMBERS ONLY: First Look at “My Freedom is a Privilege that Nothing Else Can Equal”
Members get a first look at our newest exhibition: "“My Freedom is a Privilege that Nothing Else Can Equal” The Story of Venture Smith and Slavery in Stonington. Stop by the Lighthouse Museum anytime between 1 - 8pm on Thursday, February 3rd to see the exhibit before it opens to the public!
Special Hours for “My Freedom is a Privilege that Nothing Else Can Equal”
The Old Lighthouse Museum 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesJoin us at the Lighthouse Museum for special hours to view our newest exhibition: “My Freedom is a Privilege that Nothing Else Can Equal:" The Story of Venture Smith and Slavery in Stonington. Admission is free for all. The project received financial support from the State of Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development.
Fur-miliar Friends: Pets of Stonington, Past and Present
The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesStop by the R.W. Woolworth Library and Research Center to see our newest exhibition, featuring photos of Stonington's pets, past and present. Exhibit is free to view. The Woolworth Library is open Mondays and Fridays from 1 - 5pm and Wednesdays from 9am - 5pm.