Join 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.
Stop 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.
Join the Stonington Free Library and the Stonington Historical Society on Sunday, March 13 th at 5 p.m. for a free presentation on the history of the Steamboat Hotel. Stuart Vyse, a a retired psychology professor who taught at Connecticut College, Providence College, and the University of Rhode Island, will present the talk. Vyse, an accomplished writer and an expert...
Members get an exclusive tour of the Stonington Borough's Robinson Burying Ground with our Executive Director, Liz Wood. Meet us at 1 Wheeler Court. Space is limited, so please register below! https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfibv2y6f0.../viewform... This event is for members only. Not a member? You can become one today at stoningtonhistory.org!
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...
Join the Stonington Historical at the La Grua Center for a presentation by the Connecticut Historical Society on Connecticut, Stonington, and the Pandemic of 1918! Event is free. Space is limited; guests are asked to wear a mask during the event. Event will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.
We are proud to announce our second annual photography exhibition, sponsored by ABC PhotoLab! Named for portrait-photographer Rosalie “Rollie” McKenna, this annual exhibition is held to inspire new generations of photographers, as well as to continuously document our changing town by the people who live in it. This year's theme is "Neighbors." All ages and skill levels are welcome to enter....
Join SHS staff for a walking tour highlighting Stonington's literary legacy!
Join us for the third in our series of historic drink programs, this time at the Lighthouse. Chelsea Mitchell, the Librarian with a Liquor License will be pouring a selection of cocktails with a prohibition theme from 6-8pm. In addition to fun and interesting drinks, you'll also have the chance to try some 1920s snacks and bites. Tickets are $35...
