Historic Stonington’s Cannon Ball: One If By Land, Two If By Sea

Historic Stonington’s Cannon Ball: One If By Land, Two If By Sea returns to Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House on Saturday, June 27 for an America 250-inspired evening of cocktails, auctions, dining, and dancing wrapped in Revolutionary-era flair. Hosted by Historic Stonington, the annual gala transforms one of the borough’s most historic properties into a celebration of colonial style, community preservation, and shoreline tradition. This year’s theme, One If By Land, Two If By Sea, leans fully into lantern-lit patriotism and playful historic pageantry.

The evening begins with cocktails at 5:00 PM followed by dinner and a live auction at 6:00 PM, before shifting into dancing with the Silver Arrow Band from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the night with optional black tie or 18th-century-inspired attire, adding to the immersive atmosphere. The event’s promotional style playfully channels Revolutionary War language and imagery, inviting attendees to “powder thy wigs” and prepare for “revelry most resplendent.”

Beyond the spectacle, the Cannon Ball serves as a major fundraiser supporting Historic Stonington’s preservation work and educational mission. Set within the historic Stonington Borough, the gala combines local history with a polished social atmosphere that feels distinctly coastal New England. Between the live auction, colonial-inspired theme, historic setting, and summer evening energy, the event has become one of the borough’s signature annual celebrations.

Event Highlights

• Cocktails at 5:00 PM
• Dinner & Live Auction at 6:00 PM
• Dancing with the Silver Arrow Band from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• 18th-century attire or black tie optional
• Hosted at the historic Palmer House in Stonington Borough

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