Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250
In June 2026, the Florence Griswold Museum will mount a juried exhibition of contemporary art to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Museums and cultural institutions across the nation are marking this anniversary in myriad ways.
America 250 Scavenger Hunt in Stonington
Solve clues, explore Stonington, and make memories to last a lifetime!
17th Annual Stonington Artists Show – Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
In honor of America’s 250th, this year for the first time our annual exhibit featuring local artists will be themed! Artists are encouraged to interpret this theme broadly through works that invite connection, spark dialogue, and explore the richness, str
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe