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SUMMARY:Palmer House Holiday Schedule
DESCRIPTION:If you missed us this summer\, you can still visit the Capt. Nathaniel Palmer House during our special holiday schedule. We’re open each weekend on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 27 through Dec. 12. Wander the home of the man credited with sighting and mapping Antarctica exactly 200 years ago\, or bring your family for photos on the scenic grounds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children; members always enjoy free admission.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/palmer-house-holiday-schedule-4/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T144308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T144308Z
UID:15065-1607166000-1607180400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Lighthouse Museum Holiday Schedule
DESCRIPTION:If you missed it this summer\, you can still visit the newly-renovated Lighthouse Museum during our special holiday schedule. We’re open each weekend on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 27 through Dec. 12. Climb the spiral steps to enjoy a wintry view of Stonington Point\, or bring your family for photos on the scenic grounds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children; members always enjoy free admission.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/lighthouse-museum-holiday-schedule-4/
LOCATION:The Old Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T142600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T190507Z
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SUMMARY:Santa's Ride Through Stonington - CANCELED FOR WEATHER
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season you have five different nights to catch Santa’s Ride Through Stonington! A family-friendly outdoor event\, guests will join us at the Palmer House to watch as Santa flies through the skies over Stonington Borough. This shadow performance is a collaboration between the Stonington Historical Society and Jane Martineau\, director of theater at the Williams School in New London. Performances each weekend through the evening of December 12.\n\nAdmission is free. Run-time: about 5-7 minutes\, and new screenings begin every 15 minutes.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/santas-ride-through-stonington-3/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T145051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T145051Z
UID:15070-1607079600-1607094000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Palmer House Holiday Schedule
DESCRIPTION:If you missed us this summer\, you can still visit the Capt. Nathaniel Palmer House during our special holiday schedule. We’re open each weekend on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 27 through Dec. 12. Wander the home of the man credited with sighting and mapping Antarctica exactly 200 years ago\, or bring your family for photos on the scenic grounds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children; members always enjoy free admission.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/palmer-house-holiday-schedule-3/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T144229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T144229Z
UID:15064-1607079600-1607094000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Lighthouse Museum Holiday Schedule
DESCRIPTION:If you missed it this summer\, you can still visit the newly-renovated Lighthouse Museum during our special holiday schedule. We’re open each weekend on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 27 through Dec. 12. Climb the spiral steps to enjoy a wintry view of Stonington Point\, or bring your family for photos on the scenic grounds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children; members always enjoy free admission.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/lighthouse-museum-holiday-schedule-3/
LOCATION:The Old Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T140341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T144638Z
UID:15055-1606867200-1607126399@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Deck the Walls
DESCRIPTION:Our online auction of holiday wreaths and decor allows you to stay cozy by the fire while you shop our beautiful\, hand-made wreaths.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/deck-the-walls-4/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicstonington.org/wp-content/uploads/DecktheWallsSlider-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T142453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T143944Z
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SUMMARY:Santa's Ride Through Stonington
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season you have five different nights to catch Santa’s Ride Through Stonington! A family-friendly outdoor event\, guests will join us at the Palmer House to watch as Santa flies through the skies over Stonington Borough. This shadow performance is a collaboration between the Stonington Historical Society and Jane Martineau\, director of theater at the Williams School in New London. Performances each weekend through the evening of December 12.\n\nAdmission is free. Run-time: about 5-7 minutes\, and new screenings begin every 15 minutes.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/santas-ride-through-stonington-2/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicstonington.org/wp-content/uploads/ShadowPuppet-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T145006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T145006Z
UID:15069-1606561200-1606575600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Palmer House Holiday Schedule
DESCRIPTION:If you missed us this summer\, you can still visit the Capt. Nathaniel Palmer House during our special holiday schedule. We’re open each weekend on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 27 through Dec. 12. Wander the home of the man credited with sighting and mapping Antarctica exactly 200 years ago\, or bring your family for photos on the scenic grounds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children; members always enjoy free admission.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/palmer-house-holiday-schedule-2/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T144151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T144151Z
UID:15063-1606561200-1606575600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Lighthouse Museum Holiday Schedule
DESCRIPTION:If you missed it this summer\, you can still visit the newly-renovated Lighthouse Museum during our special holiday schedule. We’re open each weekend on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 27 through Dec. 12. Climb the spiral steps to enjoy a wintry view of Stonington Point\, or bring your family for photos on the scenic grounds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children; members always enjoy free admission.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/lighthouse-museum-holiday-schedule-2/
LOCATION:The Old Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T142149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T143855Z
UID:15057-1606503600-1606507200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Santa's Ride Through Stonington
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season you have five different nights to catch Santa’s Ride Through Stonington! A family-friendly outdoor event\, guests will join us at the Palmer House to watch as Santa flies through the skies over Stonington Borough. This shadow performance is a collaboration between the Stonington Historical Society and Jane Martineau\, director of theater at the Williams School in New London. Performances each weekend through the evening of December 12.\n\nAdmission is free. Run-time: about 5-7 minutes\, and new screenings begin every 15 minutes.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/santas-ride-through-stonington/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicstonington.org/wp-content/uploads/ShadowPuppet-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T144926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T144926Z
UID:15068-1606474800-1606489200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Palmer House Holiday Schedule
DESCRIPTION:If you missed us this summer\, you can still visit the Capt. Nathaniel Palmer House during our special holiday schedule. We’re open each weekend on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 27 through Dec. 12. Wander the home of the man credited with sighting and mapping Antarctica exactly 200 years ago\, or bring your family for photos on the scenic grounds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children; members always enjoy free admission.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/palmer-house-holiday-schedule/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201016T143958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T144100Z
UID:15062-1606474800-1606489200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Lighthouse Museum Holiday Schedule
DESCRIPTION:If you missed it this summer\, you can still visit the newly-renovated Lighthouse Museum during our special holiday schedule. We’re open each weekend on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 27 through Dec. 12. Climb the spiral steps to enjoy a wintry view of Stonington Point\, or bring your family for photos on the scenic grounds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children; members always enjoy free admission.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/lighthouse-museum-holiday-schedule/
LOCATION:The Old Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201103T145432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T145432Z
UID:15169-1606435200-1606521599@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Offices and Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/offices-and-library-closed/
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201127
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201103T145256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T145256Z
UID:15168-1606348800-1606435199@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Offices Closed - Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/offices-closed-thanksgiving/
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201103T145201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T145336Z
UID:15167-1606305600-1606323600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Offices Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/offices-closed/
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201019T190128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T192052Z
UID:15078-1605898800-1605902400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:South of Cape Horn
DESCRIPTION:Join the Granite Theatre and the Stonington Historical Society for a jump back in time. Relax and listen to a radio play\, originally recorded and aired in 1949 by Mickey Rooney.  “South of Cape Horn” was part of the Cavalcade of America series\, and is based on the life of Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer. The radio play details his fantastic voyage from Stonington to Antarctica in 1820\, and what he found there. \nThis play is being presented on Zoom for one night only. Tickets for this production are donation based\, so please pay what you can. To register for tickets\, click the link below: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-of-cape-horn-tickets-125959055927 \n  \nFor more information\, please visit www.granitetheatre.com
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/south-of-cape-horn/
LOCATION:Granite Theatre\, 1 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20200813T174319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T183223Z
UID:14827-1605724200-1605729600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Reflections in the Ice: Discovery and Demise in Antarctica 1820-2020
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stonington Historical Society this fall for a three-part lecture series commemorating the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica. In November\, we will be rejoined by Dr. Glenn S. Gordinier. Dr. Gordinier is the Robert G. Albion Historian at Mystic Seaport and serves on the faculty of the Williams College-Mystic Seaport Maritime Studies Program. His specialty is the early national period. He has co-authored the book Fishing out of Stonington: Voices of the Fishing Families of Stonington\, Connecticut and is editor of Gender\, Race Ethnicity and Power in Maritime America\, and wrote The Rockets’ Red Glare: the War of 1812 and Connecticut. \nIn January of 2020\, Dr. Gordinier participated in Mystic Seaport’s cruise to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial\, and gave lectures pertaining to the life of Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer\, as well as his sighting of Antarctica in November 1820. The November lecture by Dr. Gordinier will focus on the voyage of the Hero\, and the sighting of Antarctica by Captain Palmer\, as well as the other competing claims. \n  \nThis event requires registration. Please click here to do so: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JRNvqgIsRd2Z3fh_4GCUCA
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/reflections-in-the-ice-discovery-and-demise-in-antarctica-1820-2020-3/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicstonington.org/wp-content/uploads/FINALAntarcticaLecture.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20201103T142015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T145629Z
UID:15166-1605052800-1605139199@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Veteran's Day - Offices and Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/veterans-day-offices-closed/
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20200813T153711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T182916Z
UID:14826-1602700200-1602705600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Reflections in the Ice: Discovery and Demise in Antarctica 1820-2020
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stonington Historical Society this fall for a three-part lecture series commemorating the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica. In October\, we will be joined by Dr. Glenn S. Gordinier. Dr. Gordinier is the Robert G. Albion Historian at Mystic Seaport and serves on the faculty of the Williams College-Mystic Seaport Maritime Studies Program. His specialty is the early national period. He has co-authored the book Fishing out of Stonington: Voices of the Fishing Families of Stonington\, Connecticut and is editor of Gender\, Race Ethnicity and Power in Maritime America\, and wrote The Rockets’ Red Glare: the War of 1812 and Connecticut. \nIn January of 2020\, Dr. Gordinier participated in Mystic Seaport’s cruise to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial\, and gave lectures pertaining to the life of Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer\, as well as his sighting of Antarctica in November 1820. The October lecture by Dr. Gordinier will focus on the life of Captain Palmer\, and his contributions to culture and the economy during the 19th century. \n  \nRegistration is required. Please click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_evJEGG5PRmCMMp2r1dNQYg
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/reflections-in-the-ice-discovery-and-demise-in-antarctica-1820-2020-2/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicstonington.org/wp-content/uploads/FINALAntarcticaLecture.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20200821T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T144941Z
UID:14846-1602327600-1602338400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Make and Take Crafts at the Lighthouse Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Lighthouse Museum on Saturday\, Oct. 10  for a Make-&-Take Craft day. Children ages 7 and up will have the opportunity to dip their own candles\, as well as make a ditty bag and fill it with goodies – all while learning about the people of Stonington’s past. This program was made available by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation. \nAll participants must wear a mask and observe social distancing protocols. This event is free\, so be sure to tell your friends!
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/make-and-take-crafts-at-the-lighthouse-museum/
LOCATION:The Old Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicstonington.org/wp-content/uploads/KidLighthouseCraft.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083356
CREATED:20200820T172045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T124823Z
UID:14842-1601118000-1601128800@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Make & Take Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Yellow Farmhouse Education Center\, 389 N. Main St.\, on Saturday\, Sept. 26\, for a Make & Take Craft program. Children ages 7 and up will have the opportunity to dip their own candles\, all while learning about the people of Stonington’s past. \nThis program is made possible by grant funding from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation. \nAll participants must wear a mask and observe social distancing protocols. To register\, please click the link here: https://www.yellowfarmhouse.org/bookings-checkout/make-take-craft-candlemaking/book
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/make-take-crafts/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicstonington.org/wp-content/uploads/KidTemplateDraft.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083357
CREATED:20200813T151407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T163740Z
UID:14824-1600282800-1600288200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Reflections in the Ice: Discovery and Demise in Antarctica 1820-2020
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stonington Historical Society this fall for a three-part lecture series commemorating the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica. In September\, we will be joined by Dr. James McClintock\, Professor of Polar and Marine Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His research has been funded continuously over the past 25 years by the National Science Foundation and focuses on aspects of marine invertebrate nutrition\, reproduction\, and primarily\, Antarctic marine chemical ecology. His research has grown to include studies of the impacts of rapid climate change and ocean acidification on Antarctic marine algae and invertebrates. \nHe has published more than 290 scientific publications\, edited and written books\, and been invited to make numerous scientific and popular science presentations. His research has been featured in a variety of media outlets including the NPR’s Diane Rehm Show and “On Point” with Tom Ashbrook\, National Geographic\, Smithsonian\, Discover\, Scientific American\, CNN\, The Washington Post\, Wall Street Journal\, Chicago Tribune\, Los Angeles Times\, and The Weather Channel. He has served on National Academy of Sciences workshops on Climate Change and Polar Ecosystems. His book\, Lost Antarctica: Adventures in a Disappearing Land (Palgrave/MacMillan)\, has garnered considerable national and international praise. \nThis event requires registration to attend. Please click the link here to do so:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UniGC1GcTRu-mC-O87DHcw \nThis event is free to the public thanks to support from the Chelsea Groton Foundation. To make a donation to the Historical Society\, please click here. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/reflections-in-the-ice-discovery-and-demise-in-antarctica-1820-2020/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicstonington.org/wp-content/uploads/FINALAntarcticaLecture.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083357
CREATED:20200729T181132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T181143Z
UID:14807-1596884400-1596895200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Make and Take Crafts at the Palmer House
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Palmer House on Saturday\, August 8th for a Make and Take Craft day. Children ages 7 and up will have the opportunity to dip their own candles\, as well as make a ditty bag and fill it with goodies – all while learning about the people of Stonington’s past. This program was made available by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation. \nAll participants must wear a mask and observe social distancing protocols.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/make-and-take-crafts-at-the-palmer-house/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicstonington.org/wp-content/uploads/MakeTakeFinal.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083357
CREATED:20200311T132127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T194407Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to join the staff and Board via Zoom for our annual meeting of the Stonington Historical Society\, on Sunday\, July 19\, at 4 p.m. New officers will be chosen\, awards announced\, and a brief presentation on the history of the society will be given. \nWe hope to see you there! \nJoin the meeting on Zoom: Click Here\nMeeting ID: 816 2883 0025\nPassword: 177917 \n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083357
CREATED:20200604T184238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T140454Z
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SUMMARY:The Work Must Be Done: Women of Color and the Right to Vote
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the words of notable African American reformer and political activist\, Mary Townsend Seymour\, The work must be done\, the Connecticut Historical Society presents exciting new research about the women of color who worked for women’s suffrage. Ilene Frank\, Chief Curator\, and Karen Li Miller\, Research Historian from the Connecticut Historical Society along with Professor Brittney Yancy\, Goodwin College\, will raise up the stories of women such as Ms. Seymour\, Rose Payton\, Minnie Glover\, Daisy Daniels\, and others. The program includes conversation on the importance of having a history that is inclusive. Participants will examine how this history ties into current civic issues around voting. Funding for this project is made possible by the State of Connecticut and the National Endowment for the Humanities\, both of which provide significant support to Connecticut Humanities. \nThis event will take place via Zoom webinar\, and a link will be provided. \n  \nRegistration is required. Please send an email to library@stoningtonhistory.org if you would like to attend.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-work-must-be-done-women-of-color-and-the-right-to-vote-2/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicstonington.org/wp-content/uploads/2020-Women-Voters-Research-Talks-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083357
CREATED:20200624T160712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T160712Z
UID:14771-1593860400-1593905400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebration of America’s birthday with our annual reading of one of our nation’s founding documents. Typically\, the Declaration of Independence is read at the completion of our annual parade through the Borough. This year\, because of the global pandemic\, there will not be a parade. However\, you can find us on Facebook at @stoningtonhistoricalsociety during our live-stream event for a rousing call for “A pox on King George!”
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/declaration-of-independence/
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083357
CREATED:20200530T001757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T001757Z
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SUMMARY:Woolworth Library Window Display
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Woolworth Library after hours to see a sample of our extensive textile collection. Every other week during the month of June we’ll have a new display. Dresses\, military uniforms\, pajamas\, shoes and more will rotate through our window. Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/woolworth-library-window-display-9/
LOCATION:The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center\, 40 Palmer Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083357
CREATED:20200530T001709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T001709Z
UID:14735-1593622800-1593640800@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Woolworth Library Window Display
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Woolworth Library after hours to see a sample of our extensive textile collection. Every other week during the month of June we’ll have a new display. Dresses\, military uniforms\, pajamas\, shoes and more will rotate through our window. Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/woolworth-library-window-display-8/
LOCATION:The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center\, 40 Palmer Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083357
CREATED:20200530T001610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T001610Z
UID:14734-1593536400-1593554400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Woolworth Library Window Display
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Woolworth Library after hours to see a sample of our extensive textile collection. Every other week during the month of June we’ll have a new display. Dresses\, military uniforms\, pajamas\, shoes and more will rotate through our window. Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/woolworth-library-window-display-7/
LOCATION:The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center\, 40 Palmer Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083357
CREATED:20200504T163420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T163439Z
UID:14688-1593284400-1593288000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:The Cannon Ball: A Virtual Blast
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for our annual fundraiser and participate in a live auction from the comfort of wherever you might be! Ticket holders for this one-of-a-kind event will receive a gift basket\, and will be eligible for two drawings during the show. For tickets and details on how to attend\, visit thecannonball.givesmart.com.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-cannon-ball-a-virtual-blast/
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stonington Historical Society":MAILTO:director@stoningtonhistory.org
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