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SUMMARY:Stonington America 250 Cemetery Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Stonington America 250 Cemetery Clean Up invites volunteers to help preserve local history during a community headstone cleaning workshop at the historic Robinson Burial Ground in Stonington Borough. Held as part of Stonington’s America 250 celebrations\, the event takes place June 6 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and focuses on hands-on cemetery preservation\, local heritage\, and community involvement tied to the nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial commemorations. \nThe workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn proper headstone cleaning techniques while helping care for one of the area’s historic burial grounds. Organizers will provide cleaning supplies\, while attendees are encouraged to bring work gloves and water. The event is weather permitting and designed to be approachable for volunteers of varying experience levels\, making it as much a community gathering as a preservation effort. \nBeyond the practical work itself\, the event highlights the growing interest in protecting historic cemeteries as living pieces of local history rather than forgotten landmarks. Robinson Burial Ground contains generations of Stonington history\, and events like this help connect residents directly to the people and stories that shaped the borough over centuries. The workshop also reflects the broader goals of America 250 programming\, which often focuses on local history\, civic participation\, and preserving community heritage ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary. \nWhat makes the event stand out is its quieter sense of purpose. While many anniversary celebrations lean into fireworks and festivals\, this gathering centers on stewardship\, remembrance\, and the simple act of caring for historic spaces together. For history enthusiasts\, longtime residents\, or anyone interested in local preservation work\, it offers a meaningful way to spend part of a summer morning in Stonington Borough. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/stonington-america-250-cemetery-clean-up/
LOCATION:Robinson Burial Ground\, Broad Street\, Stonington Borough\, CT\, 06378\, United States
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SUMMARY:North Stonington Celebrate America 250 Parade\, Muster\, and Colonial Fair
DESCRIPTION:North Stonington Celebrate America 250 Parade\, Muster\, and Colonial Fair invites visitors to step back into the Revolutionary era for a day of living history\, music\, demonstrations\, and family-friendly activities on Saturday\, June 27. Held as part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration\, the free event transforms North Stonington into a celebration of the people\, traditions\, and stories that shaped the nation’s founding. \nThroughout the day\, guests can experience Revolutionary War-era life through historical reenactments\, demonstrations\, exhibits\, and hands-on activities. Hear the Declaration of Independence performed as it was intended to be heard\, listen to martial music from traditional fife and drum corps\, explore colonial crafts and textiles\, and learn about the contributions of both Revolutionary soldiers and the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation. Families will also find colonial games\, historic exhibits\, demonstrations\, and opportunities to interact with reenactors portraying life in 18th-century New England. \nThe event combines history\, education\, and community celebration in a uniquely local way. Visitors can browse colonial-inspired vendors\, meet local farmers\, enjoy food from community organizations\, and experience a variety of living history presentations throughout the day. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable family outing\, Celebrate America 250 offers one of the region’s most distinctive summer events. \nSchedule of Events\n11:00 a.m. \n\nPerformance of the Declaration of Independence\nWreath Laying Ceremony\nLocation: 123 Main Street & Wheeler Cemetery\n\n11:30 a.m. \n\nParade from Wheeler Cemetery to 1 Wyassup Road\n\n12:00 p.m. \n\nMuster Demonstrations\nIndigenous Presentations\nRevolutionary War Reenactor Performances\nLocation: 1 Wyassup Road\n\n11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\nColonial Fair\nColonial Games\nFife & Drum Music\nEastern Pequot Tribal Nation Presentations\nHistoric Musket Displays\nTextile\, Weaving\, and Dyeing Demonstrations\nColonial Vendors and Exhibits\nFood Vendors and Community Organizations\n\nParking\nFree Parking \n\nGrange Fairgrounds\, 21 Wyassup Road\nNorth Stonington Schools\, 298 Norwich-Westerly Road\n\nHandicap Parking & Drop-Off \n\nTown Garage\, 11 Wyassup Road\n\nVisitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The muster field is a working hayfield\, so appropriate footwear is recommended.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/north-stonington-celebrate-america-250-parade-muster-and-colonial-fair/
LOCATION:North Stonington Historical Society Muster Field\, 1 Wyassup Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
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