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Be On Location With Hope Springs In Stonington Borough

The movie starring Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell debuted August 8. Download a Save the Stub Passport and get ready to explore Stonington Borough.

 

Walk around Stonington Borough and the . It’s impossible to stroll the historic streets of the quaint sea village without running into someone who mentions Hope Springs, which is now in theaters nationwide.

Traces of the movie are everywhere — , in the promotional photographs from the movie, and of course in the .

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And the borough wants moviegoers to share in their excitement.

The  and Stonington-Mystic Patch are proud to sponsor the monthlong Save the Stub promotional event.

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Here’s how it works:

  • See the movie, starring between August 8 and August 19 and save your ticket stub.
  • Pick up a Save the Stub passport at the , at , or download your own .
  • Go on location with Hope Springs in Stonington Borough.
  • Bring your passport and ticket stub to the borough and receive discounts at Stonington Borough businesses until September 16, 2012.

Hope Springs Events

A History of the Harbor boat tours will take place on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 12, at 9 a.m. Tickets are $20 per person. For reservations and more information call 860-535-8445.

Sunday Walking Tours of Stonington Borough presented by the Stonington Historical Society will tell the history of the Borough with tidbits from the filming of Hope Springs and Mystic Pizza. The tours take place on Sundays at 2 p.m., weather permitting at the . Tickets are $3 for children and $7 for adults. Contact the Stonington Historical Society at 860-535-8445 for more information.

What Can You Spot?

When you see the movie share with us in the comments what familiar places and faces you see.


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