The Portuguese Feast of the Holy Ghost: A Stonington Tradition

With origins in the Azores and Queen Isabella’s legendary sacrifice, this annual celebration highlights the rich Portuguese culture and history that has flourished in Stonington since the 1840s.

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Where to Stay in Stonington: The Inn at Stonington of Course

If you’re planning a visit, there’s no better place to call your home away from home than the beautiful Inn at Stonington. On the waterfront with 18 well-appointed rooms, it’s a haven that combines historic charm with modern amenities.

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The History of the Chesebro Home and Grocery

Walk the Borough and you’ll find meticulously-preserved homes that date from the 1800s. One, in particular, is the Chesebro Home and Grocery at 144 Water Street.

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The History of the "Mystic Pizza House"

There have been a number of movies filmed in Stonington Borough, but none have made a bigger splash than Mystic Pizza, starring Julia Roberts. Learn the history behind “the house” which looks quite different than when it was built in 1871.

A History of Whitehall Mansion and its Cemetery

The story behind Whitehall Mansion, a historic house that was almost demolished to make way for I-95, is an intriguing tale of the transactional nature of property and the people who saved it.

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Summer Bucket List: Ten Things to Do in Stonington Borough

Whether you want low-key, relaxing days, or a summer filled with sports and recreation, we have enough activities to keep you busy until September. Here are ten things to put on your summer bucket list, and they’re all right here in Stonington Borough.

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Gardens by the Sea: Tour, Marketplace, Artists, and More!

After two postponements, the Stonington Garden Club is thrilled to be hosting their signature event Gardens by the Sea. It’s back, and better than ever — showcasing eight residential gardens, a tour of the COMO Children’s Learning Garden, and a whole lot more!

Love Letters

In the spirit of warming ourselves up with love this February, we’re sharing excerpts from a few love letters in the collection of the Stonington Historical Society. Maybe it will inspire you to write one of your own?

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The Night Disaster Struck in Long Island Sound

On a warm summer night in June 1880, the steamship Stonington left the town dock at 10 pm, headed to New York. Within hours, a tragedy would unfold in the waters of Long Island Sound.

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Avalonia is Preserving Nature in the Borough

In Stonington Borough’s tiny footprint, there’s a historic mill, museums, shops, restaurants, and even a small beach. There’s also a nature preserve on an open salt marsh meadow filled with wildflowers and beach roses, with panoramic views of Little Narragansett Bay.

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An Outrageous Candidate Comes to Stonington

The night before the national election in 1888, the men of Stonington arranged a Belva Lockwood parade. Prominent citizens donned women’s clothing and proceeded to Borough Hall. They marched wearing poke bonnets, and carried brooms for “sweeping out corruption.”

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Alexandra Stoddard Chooses Happiness

Generations of writers, painters, and poets have lived in and loved Stonington Borough. One of our most celebrated neighbors is Alexandra Stoddard — philosopher, fulfillment seeker, teacher, prolific writer, and proud mother and grandma.

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The (New) Old Lighthouse Museum Project Begins

One of the Borough’s most celebrated treasures is undergoing a transformation. The Stonington Historical Society celebrates the beginning of their two-phased, multi-million dollar effort to restore and preserve the Old Lighthouse Museum.

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