Lacey might have heard this language directly from her uncle, Milton Lacey, who was instrumental in creating the park.

Learn more by taking in our current exhibition, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory", on view until Jan. 10, 2026.

Curiously, she doesn't mention the Great Swamp Fight Memorial Fountain. Instead, she means the granite marker erected by the Society of Colonial Wars. The other was "a living monument": Southport Park.

Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his unforgettable Christmas Eve journey as the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Future show him the true meaning of redemption and joy. ❤️ After the performance, enjoy a cozy reception with drinks and bites! 🍷🧁Buy tickets here: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/pequot...

Honored with the 2025 Artistic Excellence Award from the Connecticut Office of the Arts 🏆, he invites you to experience music created in the moment. Don’t miss it! RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/gustav... 🎵💫

Admission is free, and all items are priced as marked. All sale proceeds support Pequot Library’s annual programs for adults and children, exhibitions, and library services, serving over 58,000 participants a year.

Featured this year:

-Charming vintage yachting magazines
-Unusual and collectible cookbooks

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Book Sale categories and specialty items typically include: Art/Photography; Children’s books; Christmas/Holiday; CDs/DVDs; Cookbooks; Signed Books; Fiction, and so much more. You'll also find hundreds of CDs and DVDs priced at $1-3 each.

It will meet on November 24, December 8, 15, and 22 from 4:00-4:30 p.m. Click here to RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/mandar...

🌟 Featured finds this year:
➡️ Vintage yachting magazines (2–3 boxes of them!) ⛵️
➡️ Unusual & collectible cookbooks (3 boxes!) 🍳

Want to spread the holiday cheer? 🎅 Volunteer with us here: signup.com/go/uGPQOZT

More info: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/black-...

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A minimum of 12 participants is required for this workshop. ✨

Learn how to choose your wax and wick, blend custom scents, and pour your own 9-ounce soy candle—perfect for gifting or to brighten your home this season. Finish it off with a personalized label and enjoy light refreshments while you create! RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/candle...