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Historic Walking Tour of Stonington Borough with Expert Guides
Beginning at the Old Lighthouse Museum (1840), the guide will lead you on a walking tour of 350 years of Stonington history. Once home to the Pequot Tribe of Southeastern Connecticut, Stonington's first European settlement dates to 1649 when Thomas Stanton settled on the banks of the Pawcatuck River. Stonington Borough's settlement commenced about 1750 when the advantages of Stonington's harbor were first realized. Initially fishing and farming were the primary industries, which eventually led to shipbuilding, a vibrant coastal trade, a west indies trade, a vibrant Portuguese community, and further exploration. Stonington's sea captains sailed the world and built fantastic homes with their wealth that survive today in this perfectly preserved peninsula. Explorers included Edmund Fanning, who was also known as Pathfinder of the Pacific, and Nathaniel Palmer, credited with the discovery of Antarctica. Stonington has successfully defended her shores through two bombardments by British forces during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Site of the first Connecticut railroad and was once the terminus for all steamships meeting trains between NYC and Boston. Stonington is still home to Connecticut's last commercial fishing fleet.
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LocationStonington's Old Lighthouse Museum (View)
7 Water Street Stonington, CT
Stonington, CT 06378
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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