Step inside this Stonington treasure and meet Chelsea Mitchell, the library’s dedicated Director. She’ll guide us through its rich history, highlight a few of its hidden gems, and show us why it continues to be a vibrant hub for curiosity and community.

Borough HistorySandra AlexanderOctober 23, 2025R. W. Woolworth Libraryhistory, Historic Stonington, history of Stonington, history of Stonington Borough, Borough History, architecture, geneology Comment

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.

Borough HistorySandra AlexanderAugust 1, 2022Stonington history, cemeteries in Stonington, Stonington Connecticut, Whitehall Mansion, houses in Stonington, National Historic Landmark, history, history of Stonington, architecture Comments

Visit The Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House Museum

If history, architecture, model ships and stories of the man who discovered Antarctica are of interest to you, don’t miss a tour of the Capt. Nathaniel B. Palmer House, opening for the season in May.

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