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Regional History Fair at Westerly Public Library

Westerly Public Library 44 Broad Street, Westerly, RI, United States

This public event will showcase the numerous historical societies and museums in the region and will allow a unique opportunity for the public to meet and greet members of these various organizations while learning about membership opportunities and viewing some of their favorite treasured artifacts. Free and open to the public. In the Terrace Room (third floor) of the Westerly...

Hike to Venture Smith’s Homesite

Join us for our annual hike to Venture Smith's homesite in the Barn Island Management Area, led by professor and historian Nancy Steenburg. The walk is about 1 mile and will take place on Sunday, September 18th at 10am, leaving from the Stewart Road parking lot.  Please email library@stoningtonhistory.org with your name and number of attendees before September 16th to...

Stonington’s Steamboat Hotel book launch with Stuart Vyse

The La Grua Center 32 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United States

Stuart Vyse, a retired psychology professor and member of the Stonington Historical Society Board of Directors, will be at the La Grua Center on Oct. 19th at 6PM to present on the history of the Steamboat Hotel. He will be discussing the history of Liquor and Temperance in the Borough pre-Prohibition. Email development@stoningtonhistory.org to reserve a copy of his newest...

Open House at the Stonington Lighthouse

The Old Lighthouse Museum 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United States

It is our great pleasure to invite our community to our open house at the Lighthouse. We will have hors d'oeuvres, light refreshments, and music in the company of other board and volunteer professionals.

All Hallow’s Eve at the Palmer House

Captain Palmer House

Back for our second year to scare you silly! Join us for trick or treating and a family-friendly haunted house. Our favorite Tarot Card Reader, Miss Nancy, will be back this year to foresee your future! Free and open to the public from 5 to 8pm. All ages welcome.

All Hallows Eve

Captain Palmer House

Join us for a Spook-tacular evening at the Palmer House! We will pass out halloween treats, and allow visitors the opportunity to meet a professional Tarot Card Reader.