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May 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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The Old Lighthouse Museum 7 Water Street, Stonington

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Football season is here! This photograph of Stonin

Football season is here! This photograph of Stonington High School football players was found in the archives, and dates from the 1930s.

#localhistory #football #schoolspirit #fall #tradition #history #community #sports #athletics #practice #1930s

Eighty-eight years ago tomorrow, at approximately

Eighty-eight years ago tomorrow, at approximately 3pm, the Great Hurricane of 1938 hit Stonington. The storm killed more than 680 people, damaged or destroyed more than 57,000 homes and caused $306 million (equal to about $4.7 billion in modern dollars) in property losses across New England. The residents of Stonington Borough were without power for five weeks. Damaged trees and buildings could still be seen in the affected areas as late as 1951. Along the Stonington shorefront buildings were swept off their foundations and found two miles inland. Rescuers in Mystic found live fish and crabs in kitchen drawers and cabinets while searching for survivors.

This photograph shows Stonington residents surveying the damage. Photograph taken by Williams Haynes.

#localhistory #hurricane1938 #damage #community #disaster #mothernature #weatherevent #stoningtonct #hurricane #history #photography #20thcentury #hurricaneseason #storm #longislandexpress #weather

Did you know that in the 1930s the Lighthouse Muse

Did you know that in the 1930s the Lighthouse Museum also operated a sort of tea room? People could come and enjoy tea and light sandwiches on a small terrace behind the Lighthouse, as this photograph shows. (The ell is just visible on the right.) The area was completely destroyed by the Hurricane of 1938 and never rebuilt. The woman who ran the tea service and provided concessions lived on the second floor of the Lighthouse.

#localhistory #stoningtonct #history #hurricaneof38 #tearoom #concessions #terrace #lighthousemuseum #stoningtonboroughct #20thcentury #relaxing #littlenarragansettbay #community #themoreyouknow

Anita Thayer (1890-1976) was born in Stonington in

Anita Thayer (1890-1976) was born in Stonington in July of 1890 to Edward and Marietta Thayer. Her father worked as a bookkeeper in Stonington and later in Newport, when the family moved sometime between 1900 and 1910. In 1913, Anita married William A. Edward of Newport. His family was not wealthy and he supported his wife first as a gardener for the large summer "cottages" in Newport, and later in Manhattan as a chauffeur for a private family. Anita and William raised two sons, and at the time of her death in 1976, she had seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Could she ever have guessed how her life might have turned out when this picture was taken?

#localhistory #themoreyouknow #womenshistory #photography #familyhistory #history #community #memories #family #stoningtonct #thayer

This is your reminder to purchase your tickets for

This is your reminder to purchase your tickets for Behind Stonington's Doors - a walking tour of historic homes which takes place on Saturday, October 11th from 10am to 4pm. You will have the opportunity to explore nine beautiful homes in the picturesque village of Stonington Borough. Take a step through time as you experience the unforgettable combination of architecture, interior design, and history that makes this one of our most popular events. Tickets are available on our website and are $40.

#localhistory #walkingtour #historichome #architecture #interiordesign #familyhistory #tour #nonprofit #fundraiser #themoreyouknow #eventsnearme #behindstoningtonsdoors #19thcentury #20thcentury #stoningtonboroughct

Dairy cow exhibition at Stone Acres Farm, Septembe

Dairy cow exhibition at Stone Acres Farm, September 12, 1945. (80 years ago today!) Gift of Mary Anderson.

#localhistory #community #memories #farm #agriculture #dairy #exhibition #stoneacresfarm #stoningtonct #history #1940s #anniversary #photography

In honor of our program tonight (6pm at the LaGrua

In honor of our program tonight (6pm at the LaGrua Center) we thought we'd share a photograph of the aftermath of the Hurricane of 1938, here in Stonington. This appears to be the north end of Hancox Street, a few days after the storm.

We have numerous photograph albums and first hand accounts of the Hurricane of 1938 in our archives. Contact the Woolworth Library to set up an appointment to learn more.

#localhistory #damage #hurricane #hurricaneof1938 #longislandexpress #storm #weather #stoningtonct #history #memories #themoreyouknow #education #author

Don't forget to join us on Wednesday evening at th

Don't forget to join us on Wednesday evening at the LaGrua Center for a fascinating talk by author Cherie Burns on the 1938 Hurricane. This is sure to be an illuminating exploration of a topic that many of us are familiar with, but always reminds us of the power of nature, and the resiliency of seaside communities. This event is free and open to the public - don't miss it!

#localhistory #hurricaneof38 #stoningtonct #author #memories #1938 #weather #hurricane #history #damage #storm #september #free #eventsnearme #themoreyouknow

We have shifted to fall hours at the Captain Natha

We have shifted to fall hours at the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House and Lighthouse Museums. We are now open Thursday through Monday from 10am to 4pm at both locations. Please note, the Captain N.B. Palmer house offers guided tours that begin on the hour - the first tour of the day is at 11am.

#localhistory #museums #nonprofit #education #themoreyouknow #lifelonglearning #localpride #smallmuseums #connecticut #newengland #stoningtonct #history #antarctica #lighthouse #thingstodo #fall #autumn

And just like that - it's back to school! Despite

And just like that - it's back to school! Despite the early morning grumbling and reluctance to start on homework, it is a wonderful time of year for parents and students alike. Pictured here are some students of the Borough School in 1936. The school, located on Orchard Street in Stonington Borough operated from 1888 to 1973, before it was converted into condominiums.

#localhistory #schooldays #memories #nostalgia #backtoschool #students #education #learning #highschool #boroughschool #stoningtonct #stoningtonborough #newengland #connecticut #history #photography #1930s

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