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Historic Stonington Annual Meeting

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

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.

A short reception will follow. This program is free and open to the public.

A Fireman in the Making with Rob Palmer

The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT, United States

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. 

Music at the Lighthouse

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

Woolworth Library Closed

The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT, United States

Hallam Cemetery Clean Up

Join us on Saturday, August 23 for a clean up of the Hallam Cemetery that sits behind 69 Wamphassuc Road in Stonington.

Book Club: The Bitter Tea of General Yen

Captain Palmer House

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. Her grandson, Peter Perenyi, will lead a discussion of this 1930 novel at the Captain Palmer House, Sunday, August 25th at 4PM.

Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer: 19th Century Master Mariner

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

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. 

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