Clinton’s 250th Celebration Festival Day Starts Here!

A community-wide 250th celebration spanning multiple walkable festival locations throughout downtown Clinton — from Cafe Nola, Henry on Main, and Post Office Square to the Congregational Church Fair and many stops in between — officially opens at the Adam Stanton House & General Store at 63 E. Main on Sat., August 8th.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN!!!

9:30 AM — The circa 1791 Adam Stanton House and General Store will open it’s doors for tours & Adam Stanton’s small office located off the East end of the General Store, will host the signing of a time capsule canvas through out the day.

11:00-11:45 AM — The Chester Fife and Drum Corps will perform in front of the museum.

12:00 Noon — Picnic tables placed in back yard for your BYO picnic; facing painting will be offered by Jennifer Accetta and Amanda Bunce.

12:30 PM — Cotton candy machine will be up and running.

1:00 PM — Games and team activities will begin including Tug-of-War, Bucket Brigades, Captain’s Coming (Simon Says), Water Balloon Toss, Scarecrow Relay, Sack Races and a Pie Eating Contest.

3:30 - 6:00 PM — Backyard games remain open for use including Corn Hole, Stick ‘n Hoop, The Graces, Ball-in- Cup, Jacob’s Ladder, Skittles, Croquet, lawn Checkers and Tic-Tact-Toe. The Chester Fife & Drum Corps and ECPS will have popup tents in the back yard with information and goodies to share with the public throughout the day.

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It’s easy to renew or become a new member. Simply click on “SUPPORT” at the top of this page and click on “MEMBERSHIP”.  You will receive a confirmation notice by email. 

Single memberships are $25, Family $40, Supporting $100, Patron $500 and Benefactor $1,000.  You may also renew or become a new member by sending a check made out to the Adam Stanton House, Inc., and mail it to the Adam Stanton House, P.O. Box 63, Clinton, CT 06413.

Did you know that all membership fees help pay for such things as insurance, fuel and utilities that total over $28,000 annually? Your support makes a difference! If you have already renewed your 2026 membership, we thank you wholeheartedly for your continued support! 

The Adam Stanton House and General Store was built in 1791 by a wealthy, striving merchant-businessman whose entrepreneurial spirit and extraordinary taste can be seen in every aspect of this unique house museum. Filled with clothing, furnishings, documents, and store inventory all belonging to the original Stanton family, the house provides a glimpse into 18th and 19th century life in a privileged New England family home. In 1916, the house was left in trust by Adam Stanton's heirs to become a house museum. It has been open to the public ever since. Adam Stanton House, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) and is located at 63 E. Main Street, Clinton, Connecticut 06413.

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Be sure to check out the website “Events” calendar and watch for media announcements about some exciting new programs and events. For more information or questions about events, please email: adamstantonhouse@gmail.com

Please click on the CT Valley Shore News Station logo above to watch a brief tour of the Adam Stanton House given by museum Past President Bob Bruch and filmed and edited by CVSN Kristie Kaminski with Board of Director Dale T. Moore & husband David, a.k.a., “Mr. & Mrs. Stanton” on scene in period dress.

The Adam Stanton House, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are full tax deductible.