Stonington History @StoHisSociety
The mission of the Stonington Historical Society is to preserve, interpret, and celebrate the history of Stonington. Please join us! stoningtonhistory.org Stonington Connecticut Joined November 2010-
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We had such a great time at our first Cooking the Book! Thank you to everyone who came out and made delicious dishes from the COMO cookbook, Stonington Fare. We can't wait to host the next one! #localhistory #social #neighbors #cooking #recipes #stoningtonct #dinner
On Veterans Day, we would like to thank those who have served our country in all military branches. Stonington has a long and proud history of military service, and we recognize our veterans' sacrifices. #localhistory #military #veteransday #stoningtonct #veteran
Oliver Denison Sr. (1787-1873) is pictured on the top right; his second wife, Nancy Noyes (1801-1870) shown on the bottom left, and their son, Oliver Denison Jr. #localhistory #genealogy #stoningtonct #history #family #portrait
If you're looking for more recipes to try this holiday season, check out the Online Exhibits tab on our website to view "What's for Dinner? The Plates of our Past." Photograph by Rollie McKenna of a woman identified only as Lombroso. #stoningtonct #localhistory #food #recipe
Nothing is as gratifying as homemade bread! Try out this recipe from 1947, printed in the Stonington Mirror. #localhistory #bread #baking #recipe #stoningtonct
Undated portrait of Frank Denison Kendrick (1855-1922), the son of Asa Kendrick and Emma Jane Denison. He was born in Buckland, MA and worked for many years as a salesman in a grocery store there. His portrait was found in a Denison family album in our collection. #localhistory
An excerpt from the social page of the Stonington Mirror on November 5, 1897. This clipping documents life in Mystic 125 years ago. Any names look familiar? #localhistory #stoningtonct #newspaper #social #history #mysticct
Portrait of Emily Avery Wheeler, Richard Anson Wheeler's daughter, and Grace Denison Wheeler's half sister. She married Seth Noyes Williams on December 6, 1900 and later moved to Kansas. She died there in 1939 at the age of 84. #localhistory #stoningtonct #family #history
If you've been putting off signing up for our dinner program on November 9th, tomorrow is the last day you can sign up at Stonington Free Library! We can't wait to eat our way through Stonington Fare. #localhistory #cookbook #dinnerparty #potluck #stoningtonct
We can't wait to see you all tonight at the Palmer House! Trick or treat and walk through our spooky haunted house. This event takes place rain or shine and is free and open to all. #halloween #familyfriendly #trickortreat #stoningtonct #hauntedhouse #free
Is everyone ready for Halloween? We can't wait to see your costumes tomorrow night at the Palmer House! Postcard mailed in 1911, from the Jack Fix Postcard Collection. #localhistory #halloween #stoningtonct #trickortreat
Only a few more days before signs up close at SFL for our first Cooking the Book program. Try a new recipe, meet new people, and enjoy a delicious meal. It's a great way to spend a Wednesday evening! #localhistory #cookbook #cooking #potluck #free #community
Exciting news! The Woolworth Library recently received a grant from the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation for new shelving. While everything is packed up, moved, and installed, our building will be closed. Email questions or appointment requests to Librarian Chelsea Mitchell.
Undated photograph of Frank (Francis B.) Noyes, the son of Nathan Noyes and Sally Spargo. Frank married Maria Morgan on April 6, 1848. He lived to sixty years old and worked as a farmer most of his life, supporting his four children. #localhistory #stoningtonct #genealogy
Portrait of Hiram Clift (1839-1924), the son of Nathaniel Clift Jr. and Martha Ann Denison. Hiram lived in the town of Stonington all his life and worked as a carpenter. He married Helen Welch Noyes, a young widow with four sons, in 1892.
It's time! Mark your calendars for this year's Deck the Walls, to be held at Stone Acres Farm! There will be lots of activities, so be sure to check out our website for more information. #localhistory #christmas #wreath #community #free #kidfriendly #stoningtonct #stoneacresfarm
Photograph of the east side of Stonington borough during the 1938 hurricane, taken by Frank Jo Raymond. #localhistory #hurricane #stoningtonct
Stonington Fire Department Halloween Parade, photograph by Rollie McKenna. #localhistory #stoningtonct #tradition #halloween #costume #community
Don't forget to join us this Sunday from 1pm to 3pm at the Lighthouse Museum for an open house! If you haven't seen the restoration work and new exhibits, now is the perfect time to explore your neighborhood museum. #localhistory #smallmuseums #stoningtonct #free #community
Autographed photo of Mr. and Mrs. General Tom Thumb in their wedding costume. Mr. Charles S. Stratton and Lavinia Warren Stratton were guests at Libbie Palmer's wedding to Richard Fanning Loper Jr. in 1873 at the Palmer House. #localhistory #tomthumb #stoningtonct
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