Howland Stone Store Museum

10/08/2026

This Sunday, 10/11/2026 at 4pm
David Thomas: A Most Useful Man
A member of America’s first generation not to grow up as British subjects, David Thomas moved to the Town of Ledyard from a farm in Pennsylvania before the age of 30. Self-educated, intelligent, and a hard worker, he was modest and genial. Yet he was also one of the new breed - the distinct so-called "American Type“ - that would transform the new nation in the first decades of the 19th century. His achievements in agriculture and engineering contributed to unparalleled local prosperity and left lasting marks on our landscape. What was the character of this unassuming, remarkable man living amongst us?

Our presenter is Shirley Egan, President of the Aurora Ledyard Historical Society.

The Aurora Ledyard Historical Society is a co-sponsor of this event.

09/07/2026

Multi-seller yard sale and vintage sale! Library sale benefits their building fund. Opendore will be open during the sale, too!

09/03/2026

08/31/2026

Limited spaces left! Reserve your space on the library website or at the library. Will this event re-invigorate the Route 34B garage sale?!? We hope so!

08/18/2026

Sherwood Treasures Market is a flea market event sponsored by the Hazard Library and the Stone Store Museum. Both non-profit organizations will be selling treasures to raise funds for their projects. Vendors are also welcome to set up for $10 (plus optional $5 additional for table) to sell for their own benefit. Of course, vendors may also donate a portion of their proceeds to the sponsors!

Vendor spaces are limited. Set up is in the grassy area across from Opendore. Registration forms at the library.

Food truck pending. Interested? Call the library at 315-364-7975.

06/30/2026

Independence Day happenings in the area. The Stone Store and Opendore will be closed on the 4th but will be open on the 5th.

06/28/2026

Upcoming program in air-conditioned Opendore. Refreshments follow the program.

06/04/2026

https://www.howlandstonestore.org/event-listings/jane-oakes-clara-barton

Clara Barton is well known for her Civil War and Red Cross work, but did you know she had fond relationship with the Leffingwell family of Aurora? In 1876 Miss Barton placed herself under the care of Drs. James Caleb Jackson and Harriet N. Austin of "Our Home on the Hillside" Water Cure in