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Five Free Events to Make March Interesting
Five Free Events to Make March Interesting

While we eagerly await spring and some semblance of normal, there are interesting events happening, in-person and online. We’ve rounded up five free events from some of our favorite venues that will keep you busy until it’s time to thaw out!

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Avalonia is Preserving Nature in the Borough
Avalonia is Preserving Nature in the Borough

In Stonington Borough’s tiny footprint, there’s a historic mill, museums, shops, restaurants, and even a small beach. There’s also a nature preserve on an open salt marsh meadow filled with wildflowers and beach roses, with panoramic views of Little Narragansett Bay.

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Alexandra Stoddard Chooses Happiness
Alexandra Stoddard Chooses Happiness

Generations of writers, painters, and poets have lived in and loved Stonington Borough. One of our most celebrated neighbors is Alexandra Stoddard — philosopher, fulfillment seeker, teacher, prolific writer, and proud mother and grandma.

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The (New) Old Lighthouse Museum Project Begins
The (New) Old Lighthouse Museum Project Begins

One of the Borough’s most celebrated treasures is undergoing a transformation. The Stonington Historical Society celebrates the beginning of their two-phased, multi-million dollar effort to restore and preserve the Old Lighthouse Museum. 

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Visit The Historic American Velvet Mill
Visit The Historic American Velvet Mill

Home to a fantastic antique, vendor and farmers market as well as an ever-changing community of artists, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, the American Velvet Mill is a must-see destination for locals and visitors alike to shop, dine, and explore.

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