About Babcock-Smith House
Since the middle of the eighteenth century the Babcock-Smith House has stood amid an ever-changing area atop Granite Street in Westerly, RI. One of Rhode Island’s important architectural and historical landmarks, the house as it now stands clearly reflects the modes of life of the several generations who continuously occupied the house until 1972.
Mission
To preserve and maintain the Babcock-Smith House and to promote an understanding and appreciation of both the local colonial culture and the Westerly granite industry by serving as an educational and research center for varied audiences.
Board of Trustees
In 1972 the Babcock-Smith House became a museum under the terms of the will of Orlando R. Smith Jr.. A Board of Trustees was appointed by the State of Rhode Island at that time.
Front Row l to r: Betty-Jo Cugini-Greene, Ellen Madison, Maureen Bjorkland, Ed Fazio, Vito DiPaola
Back Row l to r: Tom Gulluscio, Ashley Hanson, Andrew Rogers, Harry Bjorkland, Hugh Barton
Missing: Tim Babcock and Susan Sullivan Brocato
Our Team
History Award
The Babcock-Smith House Museum and the Westerly Historical Society give an annual history award. More information including the Award Application Form as well as past recipients are found on the Westerly Historical Society website.