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SUMMARY:Deck the Walls Open House & Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:Browse the fantastic selection of artisan-made wreaths\, tabletop decor\, and gift certificates to Grota Solna Salt Cave and the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat\, holiday cookie platters\, and decor to celebrate the season and benefit a great cause. Visit the Palmer House today to see the selections in person or visit the auction website HERE! \nAll proceeds from Deck the Walls benefit Historic Stonington’s mission to preserve\, interpret\, and celebrate the history of Stonington and are earmarked for the maintenance of the grounds and gardens at the Lighthouse Museum on Stonington Point and the Palmer House Museum at 40 Palmer Street in Stonington. Contributions from previous Deck the Walls have allowed Historic Stonington to maintain the lovely seaside garden behind the lighthouse museum and to preserve the outer grounds at the Captain Palmer House including a charming woodland walking path bordering Quanaduck Cove which is open to the public. \nThe open house is Friday\, December 6th and Saturday\, December 7th between 10 AM and 4 PM. \nPlease contact Renee Petruzelli at 860-535-8445 ×11 or at development@historicstonington.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/deck-the-walls-9/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T151613Z
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SUMMARY:Deck the Walls Open House & Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:Browse the fantastic selection of artisan-made wreaths\, tabletop decor\, and gift certificates for Grota Solna Salt Cave and the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat\, holiday cookie platters\, and decor to celebrate the season and benefit a great cause.  Visit the Palmer House today and tomorrow to see the selections in person or visit the auction website HERE! \nAll proceeds from Deck the Walls benefit Historic Stonington’s mission to preserve\, interpret\, and celebrate the history of Stonington and are earmarked for the maintenance of the grounds and gardens at the Lighthouse Museum on Stonington Point and the Palmer House Museum at 40 Palmer Street in Stonington. Contributions from previous Deck the Walls have allowed Historic Stonington to maintain the lovely seaside garden behind the lighthouse museum and to preserve the outer grounds at the Captain Palmer House including a charming woodland walking path bordering Quanaduck Cove which is open to the public. \nThe open house is Friday\, December 6th and Saturday\, December 7th between 10 AM and 4 PM.\nPlease contact Renee Petruzelli at 860-535-8445 ×11 or at development@historicstonington.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/deck-the-walls-10/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
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SUMMARY:Deck the Walls Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:Historic Stonington is happy to announce that we are once again partnering with the Stonington Garden Club for this year’s Deck the Walls which will be held at the Captain Palmer House at 40 Palmer Street in Stonington and will run from November 29th through December 1st. Deck the Walls is an annual event whereby local businesses and individuals create holiday wreaths and tabletop décor for a festive preview party and online auction. This will be the 17th consecutive year that the two organizations have partnered to produce this community event. \nAll proceeds from Deck the Walls benefit Historic Stonington’s mission to preserve\, interpret\, and celebrate the history of Stonington and are earmarked for the maintenance of the grounds and gardens at the Lighthouse Museum on Stonington Point and the Palmer House Museum at 40 Palmer Street in Stonington. Contributions from previous Deck the Walls have allowed Historic Stonington to maintain the lovely seaside garden behind the lighthouse museum and to preserve the outer grounds at the Captain Palmer House including a charming woodland walking path bordering Quanaduck Cove which is open to the public. \nThe Deck the Walls weekend will kick off with a festive ticketed preview party on December 5 from 6 – 8 PM\, followed by an open house on Friday\, December 6th and Saturday\, December 7 between 10 AM and 4 PM. \nPlease contact Renee Petruzelli at 860-535-8445 ×11 or at development@historicstonington.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/deck-the-walls-preview-party-4/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240222T205158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T205158Z
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SUMMARY:Offices and library closed for Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/offices-and-library-closed-for-thanksgiving/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20241016T140242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T131400Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club Discussion with Stuart Vyse: The Steamboat Hotel
DESCRIPTION:From 1837 to 1900 Stonington\, Connecticut was a major transportation hub on the route between New York and Boston. Steamboats leaving Manhattan followed Long Island Sound to Stonington Harbor where passengers boarded trains for the rest of the journey to Providence or Boston. \nStonington’s Steamboat Hotel\, built in 1838 near the piers and railroad yard\, was home to saloons\, restaurants\, a pool hall\, a cigar shop\, a tailor\, and a barber shop. Merchants\, hotel keepers\, and saloon workers passed through the building\, each with their own unique story. Many of them were immigrants or first-generation Americans\, and they are a window onto a late 19th-century class of merchants and service workers. \nJoin local author Stuart Vyse for a discussion of his recent foray into local history\, The Steamboat Hotel. \nParticipants should be familiar with book and come prepared with questions or comments. Refreshments will be served. This program is free and open to all.   \nBooks are available at the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House in Stonington
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/book-club-discussion-with-stuart-vyse-the-steamboat-hotel/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240222T205113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T205113Z
UID:19683-1731283200-1731369599@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Offices and library closed for Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/offices-and-library-closed-for-veterans-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240920T171956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T200640Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Build It: Historic Stonington
DESCRIPTION:The Stonington COMO and Historic Stonington are proud to partner on a fun and family-friendly event\, Saturday\, November 2nd. Create teams of up to four people and build replicas of the historic structures of Stonington out of building blocks! You and your team will choose one of more than 50 historic buildings from Stonington Borough to recreate and then place on a to-scale map on the floor of the COMO gymnasium. All materials are provided on the day of the build and the cost is just $25 per team. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon and celebrate the beautiful architecture of our town. Scan the QR code on the flyer to get started.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/lets-build-it-historic-stonington/
LOCATION:Stonington Community Center\, 28 Cutler Street\, Stonington\, Connecticut\, 06378
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240920T171157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T171157Z
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SUMMARY:Memory and Forgiveness: A Conversation about the Pequot Experience in America
DESCRIPTION:Join journalist and Historic Stonington Board President Adi Ignatius for an in depth interview with Pequot Tribal Member and Museum Educator\, Nakai Northup. This event is free and open to the public and will take place on Sunday\, October 20th at 5pm at the La Grua Center. \nAdi Ignatius is Editor in Chief of the Harvard Business Review. Before joining HBR\, he was the No. 2 editor at Time magazine\, based in New York. Prior to that\, he worked as a foreign correspondent for more than two decades. \nNakai Northup is a Tribal Educator with 10+ years’ experience in teaching in eastern woodland tribal history. He is an avid hunter and fisherman and has recently founded his own business\, RezLife Outdoors.  As an activist for native rights\, Nakai has traveled around the country\, and participated in the protest at Standing Rock. Nakai has spent his entire life on his reservations and has a strong love for his Pequot and Narragansett communities and preserving ancient traditions for the younger generations.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/memory-and-forgiveness-a-conversation-about-the-pequot-experience-in-america/
LOCATION:The La Grua Center\, 32 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240222T205026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T205026Z
UID:19681-1728864000-1728950399@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Offices and library closed for Columbus Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/offices-and-library-closed-for-columbus-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240920T170315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T170315Z
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SUMMARY:The Custom House: Tour with Elizabeth Wood
DESCRIPTION:Join Executive Director Elizabeth Wood on Monday\, September 30th for an exclusive look inside the Stonington Custom House. Starting at 5pm\, Elizabeth Wood will present a short history of the building and the prominent people who made it all possible\, before visitors will be allowed to explore the interior of the building. This is a rare opportunity made possible by owners Damon and Sally Ball. No registration is required – come join us!
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-custom-house-tour-with-elizabeth-wood/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240813T181739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T184327Z
UID:20203-1726308000-1726326000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:The Triad and the Map
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic Stonington and Connect to Create to experience “The Triad and the Map” at the Stonington Art Walk on September 14th\, 2024. \nSeated at a table overlooking the shoreline\, audiences take cues from a performer as they collectively trace their relationship to the history and future of the land.  \nThe 30-minute performance takes place in the air-conditioned second-floor gallery of the Stonington Lighthouse and is presented by Historic Stonington and Connect To Create. \nThe Annual Stonington Borough Art Walk: Saturday\, September 14\, 2024 \nShowtimes: 10\, 11\, 12\, 1\, 2\, 3 \nLimited seating available. Ages 14+. Book your ticket in advance Click Here \n$10: Ticket includes admission to the historic lighthouse museum.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-triad-and-the-map/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240902T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240902T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240222T204902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T204902Z
UID:19679-1725235200-1725321599@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Offices and library closed for Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/offices-and-library-closed-for-labor-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240801T160029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T160029Z
UID:20180-1724868000-1724871600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer: 19th Century Master Mariner
DESCRIPTION:Join author Harry Martin as he discusses his new biography of Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer. Learn about the complex family relationships\, life experiences and tragedy that made Captain Palmer one of the most well-respected and famous sea Captains of his time. Free and open to the public. La Grua Center\, August 28th at 6pm.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/captain-nathaniel-b-palmer-19th-century-master-mariner/
LOCATION:The La Grua Center\, 32 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240812T142706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T142706Z
UID:20199-1724601600-1724607000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Book Club: The Bitter Tea of General Yen
DESCRIPTION:Grace Zaring Stone was an American novelist and short story writer who lived in Stonington and wrote under the pen name of Ethel Vance. Three of her novels were made into films\, including Bitter Tea of General Yen\, which was directed by Frank Capra. \nHer grandson\, Peter Perenyi\, will lead a discussion of this 1930 novel at the Captain Palmer House. \nThe novel is centered around the beautiful Megan Davis who finds herself caught in the toils of civil war between Republican and Communist forces. Determined to save the inhabitants of an orphanage in a Communist-occupied city\, Megan joins a nighttime rescue mission that ends up under attack by a mob. She avoids death only through to the intervention of General Yen. \nThe novel was adapted for the big screen in 1933 and starred Barbara Stanwyck\, Nils Asther\, and Toshia Mori. \n  \nRegistration is required for this event. To register please click this link: https://forms.gle/VLoiNBR3pG9WktEN9 \n 
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/book-club-the-bitter-tea-of-general-yen/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240823T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T195304Z
UID:20230-1724576400-1724587200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Hallam Cemetery Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 23 for a clean up of the Hallam Cemetery that sits behind 69 Wamphassuc Road in Stonington.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/hallam-cemetery-clean-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240221T184934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T184934Z
UID:19671-1724511600-1724526000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Private Event at the Lighthouse Museum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/private-event-at-the-lighthouse-museum-6/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weddings & Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240221T184711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T184711Z
UID:19669-1723305600-1723320000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Private Event at the Lighthouse Museum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/private-event-at-the-lighthouse-museum-5/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weddings & Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240715T152820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T152820Z
UID:19990-1723017600-1723050000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Woolworth Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/woolworth-library-closed-4/
LOCATION:The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center\, 40 Palmer Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240207T194420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T194420Z
UID:19612-1721581200-1721586600@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Music at the Lighthouse
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/music-at-the-lighthouse/
LOCATION:The Old Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240710T141148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T141226Z
UID:19980-1721235600-1721241000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:A Fireman in the Making with Rob Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, July 17th at 5pm in the Woolworth Library for a fascinating illustrated presentation with local author\, Rob Palmer. Mr. Palmer will discuss his latest publication\, which recounts the trials and triumphs of a young fireman in Manhattan at the turn of the last century. You will learn about the research process\, and lots of interesting historical tidbits about the fire departments mentioned in this work. Free and open to all.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/a-fireman-in-the-making-with-rob-palmer/
LOCATION:The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center\, 40 Palmer Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Library,Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20240216T230943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T132057Z
UID:19646-1720972800-1720980000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Historic Stonington Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Meeting on Sunday\, July 14th at 4pm at the LaGrua Center. Author Michael J. Tougias will be speaking on King Philip’s War. Tougias is the author and co-author of 30 non-fiction books including his latest\, Extreme Survivial: Lessons from Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds. More about Mr. Tougias can be found at www.michaeltougias.com. \nA short reception will follow. This program is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/historic-stonington-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The La Grua Center\, 32 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20230907T182405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T182405Z
UID:18050-1720458000-1720465200@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Stonington Cultural District Commission
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/stonington-cultural-district-commission-10/
LOCATION:The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center\, 40 Palmer Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20230912T130714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T130714Z
UID:18088-1720087200-1720090800@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Stonington Independence Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/stonington-independence-day-parade/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240705
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20230907T185547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T191814Z
UID:18061-1720051200-1720137599@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Offices\, Library\, & Palmer House closed for Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/offices-and-library-closed-for-independence-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160213
CREATED:20230907T185712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T140029Z
UID:18062-1719680400-1719698400@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:The Cannonball 2024: Voyage on the Houqua
DESCRIPTION:To Purchase Tickets or Learn More about the event\, Click Here:  https://e.givesmart.com/events/BSf/This year\, we are excited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Cannonball Gala! It will be held on June 29th\, 2024\, at the Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer house. Our theme this year\, “Voyage on the Houqua\,” holds a special significance to Stonington and the Palmer family.Abiel Abbot Low (February 7\, 1811 – January 7\, 1893) was an American entrepreneur\, businessman\, trader\, and philanthropist who gained most of his fortune from the China trade\, importing teas\, porcelains\, and silk\, and building and operating a fleet of reputable clipper ships. In 1833\, Low sailed to Canton\, China\, and started working as a clerk for the mercantile house of Russell & Company\, the largest American firm in China and also the country’s leading American opium trading and smuggling enterprise. In 1840\, he launched his own business in a joint venture with Wu Bingjian\, also known as Houqua\, a mentor for young Americans in China\, a very important Hong merchant\, head of the Canton Cohong and one of the richest men in China. The company\, A. A. Low & Brother named for both him and his brother\, Josiah Orne Low\, rapidly became one of the leading China and Japan silks and teas trading companies. Their original offices are now home to the South Street Seaport Museum.In 1843\, William Low and his pregnant wife\, Ann\, traveled back to the US from China on board the ship Paul Jones. During the journey\, Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer\, a Stonington native\, was also on board. Palmer had spent more than thirty years at sea and was the first American to sight the continent of Antarctica in 1820. Frustrated with the slow pace of the Paul Jones\, Captain Nat started carving a block of wood to create a model of his ideal hull design for a trading ship. When they arrived in New York\, Nat brought the design to A.A. Low & Brothers. When completed in 1844\, it was the fastest clipper ship in the world\, condensing a six-month voyage into just 100 days. The ship was named Houqua (Hoo-Kwah)\, after the powerful Hong merchant\, who had died the year before the ship was launched.The Voyage of the Houqua propelled Captain Nat and other Stonington captains deep into the lucrative China Trade with innovative new designs that helped to create a global economy with America in the lead and effectively changed the course of history. Fortunes were made importing tea\, opium\, spices\, and silk – and some of it was used to build Pine Point\, the Palmer Family home\, in 1851. This year we celebrate the ingenuity of Captain Palmer\, explore trade routes\, and dive into the shipboard experiences of the men and women who traveled these routes.
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/the-cannon-ball-3/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Programs & Events
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UID:19667-1719676800-1719694800@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Private Event at the Lighthouse Museum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/private-event-at-the-lighthouse-museum-4/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weddings & Rentals
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UID:19665-1719072000-1719090000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Private Event at the Captain Palmer House
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/private-event-at-the-captain-palmer-house/
LOCATION:Captain Palmer House
CATEGORIES:Weddings & Rentals
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UID:18060-1718755200-1718841599@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Offices and library closed for Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/offices-and-library-closed-for-juneteenth/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T190000
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UID:19663-1718467200-1718478000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Private Event at the Lighthouse Museum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/private-event-at-the-lighthouse-museum-3/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Museum\, 7 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weddings & Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T170000
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UID:18049-1718038800-1718046000@www.historicstonington.org
SUMMARY:Stonington Cultural District Commission
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicstonington.org/event/stonington-cultural-district-commission-9/
LOCATION:The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center\, 40 Palmer Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
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