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The James Merrill House

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JMH Writer-in-Residence Program, Stonington, CT. Tickets available now for the Stonington Literary Festival October 2 -4, 2026 www.jamesmerrillhouse.org/festival

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Many programs for the Stonington Literary Festival taking place October 2-4 2026 are sold out: - KEYNOTE ADDRESS: HENRI COLE - THE APARTMENT AESTHETIC - GHOSTS, OUIJA & THE OCCULT - MERRILL’S POETRY OF PLACE - CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH JAMES MERRILL Get your tickets today before all gone!

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Stonington Literary Festival | James Merrill House

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join us in Stonington, Connecticut this fall for the inaugural Stonington Literary Festival! October 2 - 4, 2026! This three-day celebration of literature, poetry, music, and community marks the centennial year of one of America's most beloved poets. Tickets available via link in bio.

Save the date for the inaugural
Stonington Literary Festival
October 2 - 4, 2026

Hosted at various locations around Stonington, this three-day celebration of literature, poetry, music, and community marks the centennial year of one of America's most beloved poets.

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Earth Day is a reminder of how fragile what we depend on can be and to do our part in caring for this planet. #earthday #jamesmerrill

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

On this Earth Day, we celebrate the sea. A video from our 2024 Annual Merrill Lecture by Sir Jonathan Bate:“Near the Ocean: Rachel Carson and the New England Poets” explores how coastal landscapes shaped the work of poets including James Merrill. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7qT...

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Annual James Merrill House Lecture by Sir Jonathan Bate

YouTube video by The James Merrill House Program

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

what poems have helped you? #poems #poetrymonth #jamesmerrrill #art

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Celebrating Poetry Month at the James Merrill House. Explore Look Closely at the Letters, a six-part online course by Christopher Spaide with readings, materials, and Zoom recordings to dive deeper into James Merrill’s poetry. jamesmerrillhouse.org/merrillpoetryclass

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Monday, March 3rd, would have been the poet James Merrill’s 99th birthday. We invite you to honor his legacy by making a gift to our Annual Fund. We'd love to include your name among those who make our mission possible! Thank you for being part of the James Merrill House community.

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate the profound contributions of Black writers, poets, and thinkers who have shaped the literary landscape. Explore the works of Black authors in the BHM selections at @stoningtonfreelibrary and @banksquarebooks and find works by our JMH fellows.

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Today marks 30 years since the passing of James Merrill, who died while on a trip to Arizona. Though he is gone, his words and imagination continue to inspire. Here's to remembering his poetry, his impact, and the vibrant, creative community he fostered—in Stonington and beyond.

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The James Merrill House @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

James Merrill’s National Historic Landmark home in Stonington is now accepting residency applications for 2025-26. For more information, visit jamesmerrillhouse.org/apply

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