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.
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
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
Alamo of the Revolution: Author Lecture
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for author Jerad Hurwitz, President Emeritus of the Princeton Battlefield Association, to discuss his book, the Alamo of the Revolution. Before the British surrendered at Yorktown, Benedict Arnold led 1,800 British troops on a punitive expedition
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