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Stonington Historical Society
Stonington, Connecticut
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Stonington.
1821 to 1952Dates represented
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39,190Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
Explore local history
Discover the people, places, and stories of Stonington, Connecticut.
Explore the past of Stonington, Connecticut through newspapers in the Stonington Historical Society's digital archive. Its twelve titles include material from 1821 to 1952.
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Selected titles
Examples from Stonington Historical Society’s collection include “Mirror Journal” and “The People”.
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A closer look
An earlier generation comes into view through the stories its newspapers chose to report, placing familiar names and events within the concerns of their time.
Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it. Whether you are tracing a family connection, exploring a local event or sharing history with a class, there is more to discover than names and dates alone. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.
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Titles in this collection
Browse twelve titles and 39,190 digitized pages, with material from 1821 to 1952. This collection is shared through Stonington Historical Society's partnership with Advantage Archives. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.
Start with a detail you already know, then browse the titles below for another perspective on the people and places connected with this collection.
Mirror Journal
814 pages from 1946 to 1948
Mystic Journal
20 pages in 1952
Mystic News
32 pages in 1931
Stonington Mirror
14,376 pages from 1896 to 1917
Stonington Mirror and Mystic Journal
10,492 pages from 1923 to 1943
The Mystic Journal
484 pages from 1870 to 1871
The Mystic Standard
728 pages from 1927 to 1931
The Mystic Standard and Stonington Review
1,198 pages from 1929 to 1930
The Mystic Times
672 pages from 1905 to 1910
The New London Chronicle
294 pages from 1862 to 1869
The People
56 pages in 1821
The Stonington Mirror
10,024 pages from 1870 to 1895
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About the Society
About The Stonington Historical Society
The Stonington Historical Society is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the rich history of Stonington, Connecticut. With a mission to foster community engagement and historical awareness, the Society operates a museum and provides educational resources to the public. The Society's collections include artifacts, photographs, and documents that narrate the story of the town and its residents. In addition to the digital archives, the Society offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year, encouraging residents and visitors to connect with Stonington's history. The Society also maintains partnerships with local organizations to enhance community outreach and promote the importance of local history.
Institution History
The History Of The Stonington Historical Society
Founded in the early 20th century, the Stonington Historical Society has played a pivotal role in preserving the cultural heritage of Stonington. It began as a small group of dedicated individuals who recognized the importance of safeguarding the town's historical artifacts and documents. Over the years, the Society has expanded its mission to include educational programming and community involvement. Notable milestones in the Society's history include the establishment of the museum in a historic building, which houses various exhibitions highlighting local history. The Society has also undertaken numerous projects aimed at digitizing its collections, making them accessible to a broader audience and ensuring that the history of Stonington is preserved for future generations.
About the Community
About The Stonington Area
Stonington, Connecticut, is known for its picturesque waterfront, rich maritime heritage, and vibrant community. The town has a storied past, dating back to its founding in the 17th century, and has played a significant role in American history, particularly in relation to the whaling industry and shipbuilding. Today, Stonington continues to celebrate its heritage through various cultural events, festivals, and historical sites, drawing both residents and visitors alike.
Local History
Did You Know?
Stonington is home to several historic landmarks, including the Stonington Lighthouse, which has been guiding mariners since the 19th century. Additionally, the town has hosted numerous artists and writers, enriching its cultural landscape. The Stonington Historical Society also organizes events that highlight local traditions, fostering a greater understanding of the town's collective history.
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Research Guidance
Check a text match against the page
A family name, a familiar street or a story passed down through generations can lead to a closer look at the history of Stonington. The digital archive shared by the Stonington Historical Society offers a place to begin. When using historical newspapers, try alternate spellings and nearby dates, then read the surrounding page to place a local story in its time. Compare later reporting or another available title to explore different perspectives rather than treating one account as the whole story. If a search result looks incomplete or misspelled, inspect the scanned page when available. Record the issue date and page, then distinguish the printed wording from search text before following the story to another mention.
If a text match looks incomplete, compare it with the scanned newspaper page when available. Check whether wording or names differ, then record the page's printed wording with the issue date and page. Keep the search result distinct from what the page itself shows.
As you connect materials, note where each detail came from and what it can support. Record the title, date, and page or item reference where available. Keep names and relationships tentative until the evidence is strong enough to connect them, and mark which words come from the record and which are your interpretation.
Community Partnership
Keeping local history a community resource
This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the Stonington Historical Society, its community, and Advantage Archives. Together, these partnerships preserve local sources and give people a way to explore, learn from, and share the history around them.
Advantage Archives covers ongoing archive hosting, storage, development, and maintenance. The institution and its community do not pay a subscription, seat license, annual support contract, or other recurring archive-service charge. Local history remains a community resource, not a subscription to maintain.
Would you like to see more of your community's history preserved and accessible? Start a conversation with your library, newspaper publisher, historical or genealogical society, museum, or school about the materials they would like to share and a possible partnership with Advantage Archives.
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Stories, research tips, and archive news
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