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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!

Baseball Update

The registration to play in our vintage baseball game on August 1st has closed. Thank you to everyone who signed up. All registrants will be contacted regarding the team.

Voting is still open to name our Stonington home team, and we are down to two finalists.

Click the button below to cast your vote!

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American Ramble: Celebrating 250 Years of American Music

Join us on Sunday, April 12 at 3 pm 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. 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.

Cemetery Clean Up Day

Always wondered about Stonington’s numerous historic cemeteries? Want to do your part to help preserve the final resting places of Revolutionary War veterans and their families?

The Stonington Cemetery Commission has partnered with Historic Stonington, the Abigail Hinman Chapter of the DAR  and the America 250 Committee to host a Headstone Cleaning Workshop on Saturday, April 25th from 10am to 12pm at the Thomas Miner cemetery on Wilcox Road, across from the Quiambaug Cove Professional Center. All cleaning materials will be provided, all you have to bring along is a pair of work gloves and some water to stay hydrated. Members of the Cemetery Commission will provide a short demonstration on best practices for headstone cleaning, and talk briefly about the people who are buried in the cemetery before work commences. This is a great way to get involved in your local community, while also paying respect to the brave men and women who have gone before us.

No registration is necessary. Parking will be available in the QCPC parking lot (107 Wilcox Road) across the street from the Avalonia parcel where the cemetery is located off.

Thank to our generous community partners and sponsors!

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