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Connecticut Historical Society

April 26 @ 12:26 am

History of the Mystic River in Maps: 1620-1960 with George Crouse »

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Date:: April 26, 2024
Time:: 12:26 am

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History of the Mystic River in Maps: 1620-1960 with George Crouse »

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Now that spring has officially sprung, we are back

Now that spring has officially sprung, we are back out in the community working on restoring our local family burial grounds. Our event on May 4th takes place rain or shine (within reason) so be sure to dress appropriately. Due to the limited parking at the site, we encourage volunteers to carpool, or park at the Captain Nathaniel Palmer House and walk over to the cemetery.

#localhistory #cemeteries #gravestones #veterans #history #preservation #volunteers #community #family #stoningtonct #Palmer

Turquoise colored enamel locket featuring a gold h

Turquoise colored enamel locket featuring a gold hand holding a small pearl between the thumb and forefinger. Inside are two unidentified photographs of men. This beautiful piece belonged to Juliet Palmer Fanning, one of Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer's sisters, and was donated by her great-niece Mrs. Raynham Townshend.

#localhistory #stoningtonct #community #familyheirloom #locket #jewelry #19thcentury #Fanning #Palmer #pawcatuckct #mysticct #collections

The Ship "Oriental," of New York. Illustration for

The Ship "Oriental," of New York. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 December 1850.

The ship Oriental was built by Jacob Bell in New York for A.A. Low & Brothers in 1849. She was 185 feet long, 36 feet in breadth, and built of live oak, white oak, locust and cedar. When completed, she had cost approximately $70,000 to build. However, in one trip to London in 1850, the revenue on the tea alone was $48,000. It was the first American ship to carry tea cargo from China to London, and held the record for fastest voyage from Hong Kong to New York (81 days). Unfortunately, the Oriental’s career was short. She was lost on the River Min when she was towed out of Fuzhou (Foochow) by local boats and under her pilot’s directions, hit a rock and sank on February 25, 1854. In her five year career, she had been captained by both Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer and his younger brother Theodore.

#localhistory #stoningtonct #ship #clipper #history #China #trade #maritime #19thcentury #community #familyhistory #pawcatuckct #mysticct #globaltrade

"Mrs. Kate (Heydecker) Hahn, in garden, rear of Ma

"Mrs. Kate (Heydecker) Hahn, in garden, rear of Mary Howe House." Gift of Virginia Anderson.

Don't forget to stop in to the Lighthouse Museum t

Don't forget to stop in to the Lighthouse Museum to cast your vote for your favorite community portraits in this year's Rosalie Thorne McKenna Community Photo Contest! Admission is free. Please note that the hours on the advertisement are only for the duration of the photography contest. The Museums will open for the season (with regular hours) in May.

United workers of the Methodist Church, Old Mystic

United workers of the Methodist Church, Old Mystic CT, not dated. Gift of Paul Stickney.

#localhistory #women #womenshistory #methodist #religion #community #history #mysticct #stoningtonct #pawcatuckct

Join us for an Adventure in Wonderland on Saturday

Join us for an Adventure in Wonderland on Saturday, May 18th. This collaboration with Historic Stonington and the Stonington Garden Club is a celebration of Tea and Flowers. Walk through a stunning array of floral arrangements in the historic Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House, and enjoy a proper tea under the tent. The 1pm seating is geared toward children and will feature special guests Alice, the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter. At 3pm, horticulturalist Tovah Martin will be speaking on the history of wardian cases and begonias, with tea to follow. Tickets are available on https://ow.ly/RMlZ50R529f

Members of the Anderson family, c. 1897. Gift of V

Members of the Anderson family, c. 1897. Gift of Virginia Anderson.

(Please note this photograph was printed from a glass plate negative which accounts for the smudging and staining. This image has been edited to improve contrast and legibility.)

#localhistory #stoningtonct #anderson #family #photography #stoningtonct #pawcatuckct #mysticct #community #history

Looking for something to do during April vacation?

Looking for something to do during April vacation? Be sure you come to the Lighthouse Museum to cheer on your friends, family and neighbors at the annual Rosalie Thorne McKenna Community Photo Contest. The Lighthouse will be open for free during the photography show, and we rely on YOU to come and vote for your favorites. This year's theme will ensure that you recognize many familiar faces!

#localhistory #photography #portraits #community #history #archive #stoningtonct #pawcatuckct #mysticct

"Eating dinner Fishers Island," Camp Mystic girls

"Eating dinner Fishers Island," Camp Mystic girls on Fisher's Island, August 1918, taken from the Helen Streeter Photograph Album.

#localhistory #campmystic #photography #fishersisland #stoningtonct #pawcatuckct #mysticct #memories #picnic #summer

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