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Westerly Pink and Red Granite

Hugh Barton shares historical research of the red and pink granite quarried in Westerly, RI.

Who Was Crazy Harry?

Suzanne Matteson shares updates of her research into Col. Harry Babcock

Italian Tradition Of Westerly

Ed Gradilone discusses the traditions of the Italian American community in Westerly, RI.

Newspaper Stories of Westerly Granite

Hugh Barton sheds more light on the Westerly granite industry by sharing his research gleaned from newspaper articles.

Reminisce with Gert

Gertrude Smith shares her memories of the history of the trust. She and her husband, Isaac, were part

Sherlock’s Books

Presented by Prof. Robert Madison, March 27, 2022 Retired English professor Bob Madison discusses the books of Sherlock

Columbus

Presented by Linda Smith Chaffee and Ellen Madison, December 2, 2020 Chaffee and Madison document the history and

Greene at Gettysburg

Presented by Tom Foley, August 30, 2020 This presentation explores several Smith Granite Company monuments onCulp’s Hill, Gettysburg,

Lazzari and Barton

Presented by Hugh Barton, June 9, 2020 Learn about the search to discover more information about Lazzari and

Post Office Mural Mystery

Presented by Ellen Madison, September 15, 2019 Ellen Madison discusses the creation and disappearance of the muralscommissioned for

Search Our Online Collection Database

Records and photographs related to the Westerly granite industry, books and articles on local history, and records and photographs of the quilt and sampler portions of our textile collection.