South of the Cannons Publication Pary

The Stonington Historical Society has just published a book by the local genealogist Henrietta Mello Mayer. The book,
“South of the Cannons: The Portuguese Families of Stonington, Connecticut,” is the story of the Azores Islanders who crossed the Atlantic and settled here,
creating a vital community in eastern Connecticut.

This bookwas a long-time project of the compiler, who was born on Omega Street in the community she writes about, the southern part of Stonington Borough when it was a primarily Portuguese neighborhood. This expanded version of a work she published privately in 1978 is richly illustrated with photographs, some never between covers before.

At the invitation of the officers of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, a party for Mrs. Mayer and the book will be held on Saturday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at the Portuguese Club at 26 Main Street in Stonington. The event is free and all are invited. Books will be sold and Mrs. Mayer will autograph copies. The refreshments will include Portuguese sweet bread from Lou’s Bakery in Fall River, Mass.