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Rollie McKenna at Work

Rollie At Work from Stonington Documentary Films on Vimeo.

  • March 18, 2020

From the Rollie McKenna exhibit at the Woolworth Library, November 2018 to November 2019. Interviews conducted and film edited by Chris Kepple.

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Even though the Fourth of July is over, we're stil Even though the Fourth of July is over, we're still celebrating America 250! Join us on Sunday, July 19th at 4pm for our annual meeting, featuring Revolutionary War historian Damien Cregeau at the La Grua Center. This event is free and open to all.  We hope to see you there! 

#localhistory #Connecticuthistory #community #artist #portrait #revolutionarywar  #America250 #lifelonglearning #veterans #patriots #StoningtonCT #Trumbull #thingstodo #free
Did you know the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society is Did you know the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society is celebrating its centennial this year? Join them tomorrow, July 11th for a day full of activities celebrating faith, family and Portuguese tradition. The fun kicks off at 11am with a procession through the Borough, followed by a centennial plaque dedication at noon. In the afternoon you can enjoy delicious Portuguese food, traditional dancers, and live music. Come and celebrate the community that has had such a lasting impact on the social and economic fabric of our town. 

Photograph by Rollie McKenna. 

#localhistory #portuguese #PHGS  #tradition #culture #celebration #centennial #history #community #ImmigrantSuccess  #thingstodo #StoningtonCT
A group of friends at "Camp Goodenough" - an annua A group of friends at "Camp Goodenough" - an annual camping trip that took place from 1906 to 1932 at various locations including Masons Island, Wamphassuc Point, Oxecosset and Elihu Island. What's your favorite summer past-time? 

#localhistory #memories #nostalgia #history #outdoors #camping #StoningtonCT #20thcentury #America #community #friends #tradition #summer
We hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth of July! A We hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth of July! Although the holiday is over, we are still celebrating America 250 all summer long. Don't forget to check out our America 250 website at historicstonington.org for a complete list of our upcoming programs. 

#localhistory #community #free #familyfriendly #America250 #patriotic #StoningtonCT #memories
Join us this morning at 10am for the annual Fourth Join us this morning at 10am for the annual Fourth of July Parade! Make sure you stick around after the parade for the reading of the Declaration of Independence, and to enjoy a slice of cake generously donated by the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce. We can't wait to celebrate 250 years of American independence with you! 

#localhistory #tradition #America250 #StoningtonCT #community #parade #declarationofindependence #history #memories #familyfriendly #free #fun #patriotic
Our Scavenger Hunt is now live! Grab some friends Our Scavenger Hunt is now live! Grab some friends and explore our beautiful town, solving clues to find each destination. It's all available FREE on the Go Mystic App. (Once you download the app, click on Events and you'll see the Scavenger Hunt.) You have until July 25th to solve as many clues as possible, and take a selfie of yourself in front of each location. Solve 9 or more clues correctly, and you'll be entered to win one of three prize packages full of memberships and other fun goodies for the whole family to enjoy! 

#america250 #scavengerhunt #clues #riddles #familyfun #free #thingstodo #localhistory #hometown #StoningtonCT #community #explore
Come celebrate 250 years of American independence Come celebrate 250 years of American independence with a free and family friendly dance party at the Town Docks this Fourth of July! The party kicks off at 7pm near the playground. Enjoy pizza from Woodfellas, music provided by JPO Productions, and drinks sold by the Stonington Sports Boosters. 

#America250  #HistoricStonington  #StoningtonCT #dance #community #free #familyfriendly #dj #pizza #Americana #fun #4thofJuly
A very special thank you to our Premier Sponsor, T A very special thank you to our Premier Sponsor, The R.D. Wood Group. 

Right here in Stonington Borough, The R.D. Wood Group is known for excellence in custom coastal home building, historic restoration, and architectural millwork - craftsmanship that helps preserve the very character of the town we love.

We are deeply grateful for their generous support as our Premier Sponsor of the 27th Annual Cannon Ball.

#CannonBall2026 #HistoricStonington #OneIfByLand #StoningtonCT #RDWoodGroup
A toast to our Platinum Sponsor of the 27th Cannon A toast to our Platinum Sponsor of the 27th Cannon Ball, The GRADE Cellars. 🍷

The GRADE Cellars has been crafting wines of rare balance and complexity from their estate Winfield Vineyard in Calistoga, Napa Valley, since 2004. Their name is a nod to Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote of traveling "the grade" on his honeymoon through these very hills in 1883 - a beautiful piece of literary history poured into every bottle.

Having this very special wine at the event on June 27th made the event even more spectacular and we are deeply grateful.

#CannonBall2026 #HistoricStonington #OneIfByLand #StoningtonCT #TheGradeCellars
One if by land, two if by sea — and four more wond One if by land, two if by sea — and four more wonderful Silver Sponsors of the 27th Annual Cannon Ball! 

✦ The Hounds Stonington — the nautical-inspired event venue tucked beside the Avalonia Paffard Marsh preserve, much beloved for weddings and celebrations of all kinds.

✦ Rhodes Collar — SE Connecticut's premier dog training and day school,  helping local dogs (and their people!) become the best version of themselves for over 30 years.

✦ O'Keefe Construction — third-generation builders John and Pete O'Keefe bring a lifetime of craftsmanship to homes and communities across Connecticut and Rhode Island.

✦ Mystic Chamber of Commerce — champions of the local businesses that make this region what it is, and proud supporters of everything we do.

Thank you all for helping make this year's Cannon Ball such a success. 

#CannonBall2026 #HistoricStonington #OneIfByLand #StoningtonCT #MysticCT #SupportLocal

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