Dangerous Games: Rum — Runners vs. Coast Guard

During Prohibition, the waters around Stonington were an important link in the effort to keep New England supplied (illegally) with liquor. Read the story of how the Coast Guard sank the Helen, and captured her crew.

Borough HistorySandra AlexanderFebruary 25, 2026rum runners, rumrunning, prohibition, stonington ct, Stonington History, Historic StoningtonComment

Aging Gracefully: the Rollie McKenna Photo Show at the Lighthouse Museum

Don’t miss this annual photo contest exhibit featuring Stonington residents; on view now until April 27 at the Lighthouse Museum.

Borough FacesSandra AlexanderApril 21, 2025Historic Stonington, people of Stonington, photography, exhibit, Lighthouse, The Lighthouse Museum, stonington ct, Stonington Lighthouse Comments

Treasure Hunting the Antiques Trail in Stonington Borough

Whether you are a seasoned collector or an enthusiast, exploring the Antiques Trail is an opportunity to step back in time and celebrate the enduring allure of the past.

Merchant SpotlightSandra AlexanderJune 5, 2023antiques, antique trail, Stonington Borough, shopping, shopping in Stonington CT, shops in Stonington Borough, shops in Stonington, furniture, home decor, home accessories, home furnishings, stonington ct, Stonington ConnecticutComment

A Fond Farewell to Jeff Callahan, Borough Warden

Jeff Callahan, beloved Borough Warden, has retired and is moving to Cleveland, Ohio at the end of May to be closer to family.

Borough FacesSandra AlexanderMay 8, 2023Jeff Callahan, Borough faces, Borough Warden, Stonington politics, stonington ct, Stonington Borough real estate, town of StoningtonComment

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.

Discover what makes stonington borough so magical.

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