My First Three Hundred Years: A Photographic Journey by Henry R. Palmer III

Mystic, CT (February 13, 2012) 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feature some unpublished photographs and a real insider’s look into the long and fascinating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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