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2022 Annual Meeting – Nathaniel Philbrick

  • July 26, 2022

*Please forgive the sudden nature of the beginning of this video, we were experiencing camera trouble.

 

Nathaniel Philbrick speaking about his newest publication Travels with George, at the LaGrua Center on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

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Don't forget to join us on Thursday evening for a Don't forget to join us on Thursday evening for a fascinating exploration of the whaleship "Stonington" and its role in the Mexican-American war. Led by author, Peter J. Emanuel Jr., this talk promises to show you a side of history that is full of surprises, danger, and international conflict. This program is free and open to the public - we hope to see you! #localhistory #author #mexicanamericanwar #19thcentury #whaleship #newlondonct #stoningtonct #community #history #maritimehistory #usnavy #pacific #themoreyouknow #lifelonglearners #education
A tintype given by Virginia Anderson: Louise Trumb A tintype given by Virginia Anderson: Louise Trumbull (top), Elise Holmes (seated), and Lucy Robinson, daughter of Henry Robinson (right), undated. #localhistory #genealogy #womenshistory #stoningtonct #19thcentury #portrait #photography #community #tintype #history #fashion #girlhood
John Streeter (center), Charles Parker, and horse John Streeter (center), Charles Parker, and horse Mager, c. 1916. From the Helen Streeter Photograph Album. #localhistory #equine #equestrian #20thcentury #community #history #photography #pets #horse #children #Streeter #stoningtonct
Dean Steinmetz (1930-1997), a retired member of th Dean Steinmetz (1930-1997), a retired member of the US Navy and Korean War veteran, poses with a replica Stonington Battle Flag at the South Pole, November 17, 1970 - the 150th anniversary of the sighting of Antarctica by Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer. #localhistory #stoningtonct #antarctica #southpole #palmerstation #community #history #Palmerland #science #exploration #anniversary #1970s #20thcentury #flag #connecticut #veteran #cold #ice
Looking for something to break up the dreary winte Looking for something to break up the dreary winter nights? Come join us for a fascinating talk with local author and historian, Peter J. Emanuel Jr. Some of you might recognize him as a former music and history teacher at the Williams School. Emanuel's book, "Course Change" explores the role of the New London whaleship, Stonington, as it unwittingly becomes embroiled in an international conflict. The Stonington, a whaleship from New London, Connecticut, is sailing a course for home after being at sea for more than three years. When it pulls into San Diego, California in September 1846 for food and supplies, the crew learns that war has broken out between the United States and Mexico. The town is under siege by Mexican forces, leaving the US inhabitants no escape route but the sea. In response to their desperate situation, the Stonington’s captain allows them to take refuge aboard his ship. Thus begins the first step in what would become the Stonington’s months-long tour of duty as a member of the US Navy’s Pacific Squadron. Using the logbook of the whaleship Stonington together with other primary and secondary sources, historian Peter J. Emanuel, Jr. tells the story of a whaleship unlike any other in the annals of whaling. Sail along with the Stonington as it assists in the retaking of San Diego, then serves as a supply ship, a troop ship, and even a gun ship for the US Navy. #localhistory #maritimehistory #mexicanamericanwar #19thcentury #themoreyouknow #history #whaling #whaleship #newlondonct #stoningtonct #ships #conflict #international #pacific #navy #war
Photograph of the rebuilding of the S.S. Lansing i Photograph of the rebuilding of the S.S. Lansing in Stonington Harbor in 1919, recently given by Jack Spratt. The Lansing originated as a Great Lakes steamer, and was towed to Stonington in early 1918, with her bow smashed in and the jagged wounds patched up with canvas, just enough to keep her afloat. In March 1918, the Ship Construction and Trading Company secured a contract for rebuilding the Lansing as an ocean-going craft. She was stripped down to the keel, having been hauled out on shore and raised clear of the water with hydraulic jacks. The ship was rebuilt for the Nafra Company, Inc with offices in New York and Italy. The Nafra Company conducted a line of steamers running from New York to Italian ports and operated about 25 vessels. #localhistory #community #themoreyouknow #maritimehistory #20thcentury #shipbuilding #harbor #stoningtonct #photography #Lansing #steamship #construction
Please note, the Woolworth Library hours have chan Please note, the Woolworth Library hours have changed for the winter. As always, other times are available by appointment only. #localhistory #library #history #community #local #research #archives #genealogy #questions #reference #winter #open
77 Main Street, Stonington Borough, undated. (Prob 77 Main Street, Stonington Borough, undated. (Probably late 19th century) From the Maurice LaGrua Collection. #localhistory #snow #community #history #photography #winter #northeast #storm #cold #frozen #architecture #stoningtonct #stoningtonboroughct
Wishing everyone a healthy and happy New Year! It Wishing everyone a healthy and happy New Year! It always feels good to close the book on the year past and look ahead to what the new year will bring. 2026 is promising to be an exciting year in the northeast with America 250 celebrations and FIFA World Cup games. What are you most looking forward to in 2026? Postcard from the Norman Brouwer collection. #localhistory #nonprofit #museum #library #stoningtonct #pawcatuckct #mysticct #community #programs #lectures #kids #families #resolutions #history #america250 #fifa #worldcup #northeast #postcard
Historic Stonington is proud to preserve the stori Historic Stonington is proud to preserve the stories of our shared past. History allows us to better understand our place in the world, and empowers us to make informed decisions about the future we want to have. The work we do is made possible through the support of our community, and we are so thankful for the trust you place in us to safeguard these treasures of the past. Like any small nonprofit, we rely on donations to help us achieve our mission. Every little bit helps, and we hope you will consider making a donation to our annual appeal. Every dollar supports your local community - free exhibits, lectures, hands-on programming, research assistance and so much more. It takes all of us to preserve history, and we are so grateful to live in Stonington where that effort is taken to heart. Photograph of William Scheibner with the first velvet loom installed in the American Velvet Company. His son, Henry Scheibner, was interviewed in 1995, and his oral history is available on our Youtube channel. #localhistory #preservation #culture #memories #community #nonprofit #stoningtonct #pawcatuckct #mysticct #history #education #free #donation #support #oralhistory

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