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Welcome to the Town of Stonington’s America 250 Celebration!

The Town of Stonington has partnered with Historic Stonington to celebrate 250 years of American culture, progress and tradition. We aim to inspire our fellow countrymen to reflect on our past, strengthen our love of country, and renew our commitment to the ideals of democracy through programs that educate, engage, and unite us as a community and a nation. America 250 will foster shared experiences that spark imagination, showcase the rich tapestry of our American stories, inspire service in our communities, honor the enduring strength, and celebrate the resilience of the United States of America. This year presents an opportunity to come together as friends and neighbors to set the course for what the next 250 years of the American story will look like.

See below for a schedule of community events and more!

Stonington Baseball Team Lottery Draft

We are looking for players to represent Stonington in our vintage baseball game after the Village Fair, on Saturday, August 1st, 2026. The National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs will be sending two teams to play a 3pm game, and the winner of that game will play our local Stonington team immediately after. Drafted players will be taught the rules of the game, and even outfitted in appropriate period uniforms by the NAHBBC.  All experience levels are encouraged to apply. Entry will close on March 15th, 2026. The games will take place at Bears’ Field (immediately adjacent to the Viaduct). Players chosen in the lottery draft will be contacted by the committee by April 1st.

More information about the NAHBBC can be found here.

Register for the Lottery Draft Here
Vote Here to Name our Home Team

American Ramble: Celebrating 250 Years of American Music

Join us on Sunday, April 12th at 3pm for American Ramble: Celebrating 250 years of American music. Hosted at the Westerly Armory, which is also celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2026, this free and family-friendly concert will feature the musical talents of the Westerly Band and the Coast Guard Academy Cadet Band. Come and enjoy a musical journey across America, spanning genres and time periods – there’s something for everyone! This concert is sure to leave you smiling and tapping your toes, so don’t miss it!

Parking is available on the street around the Armory, or in the new public parking lot on Canal Street, beneath the railroad bridge – just a short walk from the historic Armory building.