Before North Stonington was known as a dairy town, it was in the textile business. Its history is the story of our country - with all of its triumphs, tragedies and travails. Historic Stonington Plaid on display at the North Stonington Historical Society. During colonial days, families did for themselves, whether building their houses, clearing the land, or making clothes. Pretty nearly every family in New England grew flax to turn into linen, and kept sheep for wool. Every homestead had...