Join the Irish Presence Project of the Stonington Historical Society for this illuminating presentation by Larry O'Keefe. Explore the Irish community of the 19th century that came together and made this church a reality. It's also a wonderful opportunity to see the church after its recent restoration! Free and open to the public so we hope to see you there.
Members of the Irish Presence Project of the Stonington Historical Society will be presenting a tour of the stained glass windows of Saint Michael's Church, 60 Liberty Street in Pawcatuck. Come and learn about the local families who patronized the church and learn about the symbolism of these beautiful windows, so lovingly restored. Tour begins at 1pm and is free...
This event is canceled as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. Please join us for our first 2020 Thoughtful Thursday talk on March 19th at 5:15. See seaweed differently with Suzie Flores, kelp farmer and co-owner with her husband Jay Douglas of the Mechanic Street Marina in Pawcatuck, who will talk about the history, the environmental benefits, and the...
As a precaution against COVID-19 this event is postponed. A new date will be announced. Join us for an evening of tasty cocktails in the historic Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House at 40 Palmer St. We will be sampling authentic alcoholic beverages from the time of the American Revolution: Grog, Rattleskull, Hot Ale Flip, Bogus and Switchel. Bring your friends...
POSTPONED -- Gather your girlfriends and join us on Wednesday, April 15th for Suffragettes in Corselettes: The Evolution of Underwear and our 19th Amendment, co-presented with Westerly Public Library. Enjoy a night of laughter and learning with Velya Jancz-Urban and her daughter, Ehris, as they lead you through a hands-on and blush-worthy history of women's underwear and how that translated...
This event is being rescheduled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Join the Stonington and Mystic River Historical Societies on Wednesday, April 29th at 7pm as local author Gail MacDonald talks about her newly published book Hidden History of Mystic and Stonington. This colorful recounting of lesser-known tales explores the minorities of history with a keen and respectful eye. Come...
This event is being rescheduled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Interested in historic cemeteries? Come and learn about the process of gravestone cleaning and preservation with Stonington Cemetery Association Advisory Board member and Historical Society trustee, Bob Suppicich, Sunday, May 3rd at 1pm. The demonstration will take place at the New Saint Michael's Cemetery on the Stillman Avenue...
Join us on Facebook for a short, engaging live video. Every Tuesday afternoon during the month of May we’ll feature an item from our collection, and answer your questions. Handwritten journals and clothing are always interesting, but who knows what we might grab!
This event is being rescheduled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. 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...
Join us on Facebook for a short, engaging live video. Every Tuesday afternoon during the month of May we'll feature an item from our collection, and answer your questions. Handwritten journals and clothing are always interesting, but who knows what we might grab!
