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MRHS Lecture: "My First Three Hundred Years"

Life-long Stonington resident Rob Palmer (Henry R. Palmer III) will be giving a presentation for the Mystic River Historical Society based on the recently published book My First Three Hundred Years: A Photographic Journey by his father Henry R. (Hank) Palmer, Jr. Hank was a boatbuilder and local historian who left stories of his life, his ancestors’ lives and Stonington Borough in a manuscript Rob discovered years after his father’s death. Rob combined the recollections and anecdotes with numerous photographs of Stonington Borough and the Palmer and Babcock families to create the book. His talk will feature some unpublished photographs and a real insider’s look into the long and fascinating history of Stonington Borough and some of its founding families.

Rob Palmer worked closely with the Stonington Historical Society to compile and edit his father’s book and has been very active in the community. He taught in the Stonington school system for 30 years, is an emergency dispatcher and has been a volunteer firefighter for 37 years. He has been involved with many local organizations including board positions for the Pawcatuck Lions Club, the Wadawanuck Club, Stonington Free Library and the Stonington Cemetery Association. 

Palmer’s talk will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Congregational Church’s Community Room.  My First Three Hundred Years: A Photographic Journey will be available to purchase that evening. MRHS programs are free to all but donations are always appreciated. For more information, call the Mystic River Historical Society 536-4779, or email info@mystichistory.org.

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