BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Babcock-Smith House Museum - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Babcock-Smith House Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Babcock-Smith House Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20251019T112740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T113914Z UID:4507-1776002400-1776006000@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:The Westerly Granite Companies' Coming and Going DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hugh Barton \nDuring the course of a century (1850 – 1950)\, more than 100 granite companies arose in Westerly. At the industry’s peak 20 – 30 companies were operating\, so many companies came and went – lasting just years or decades or even a century. The company lifespans and official reports of numbers of workers provide a view of the industry changing over time. \n  \nFree for members: $5.00 for not-yet members URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/the-westerly-granite-companies-coming-and-going/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250918T200819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T105654Z UID:4458-1774188000-1774191600@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Music of Early America DESCRIPTION:Presented by Peter Piacquadio and other musicians \n  \nMusic was much more than entertainment during the Revolution — it carried narratives\, spread political messages\, and helped unify people in a time of conflict. Musicians will perform musical examples that follow the narrative \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members. \n  URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/music-of-early-america/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20251224T175225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T220940Z UID:4600-1773504000-1773522000@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Hearth Cooking Class DESCRIPTION:Do you need a unique gift or an experience just for you? Try a hands-on hearth cooking class. Cook colonial food in an open fireplace and bake oven before enjoying the meal you have prepared. We are offering two classes\, February 21 and March 14. Classes are limited to seven people at a cost of $100 per person. \nContact Ellen Madison at 401-585-7332 or ellenmadison1945@gmail.com for more information and to reserve a spot. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/hearth-cooking-class-2/ LOCATION:RI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025HearthCooking.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20251018T124840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T125215Z UID:4503-1772978400-1772982000@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:The Colonial Kitchen DESCRIPTION:Presented by Maureen Bjorkland\n\nProgram highlights cooking and food preparation during the colonial period by comparing today’s kitchen to the keeping room of the museum.  Differences in the diet and the eating habits of the 18th century compared to the 21st century.\n\nFree for members: $5.00 for not-yet members. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/4503/ LOCATION:RI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_1151.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20260116T203003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T203003Z UID:4673-1772373600-1772377200@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Courts in Colonial America DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from January 11.  Judge Frank Williams\, a perennial favorite at the museum\, will talk about colonial courts and may even have a word or two to say about today’s courts. \nFree for members: $5.00 for not-yet members. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/courts-in-colonial-america-2/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20251224T174806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T221030Z UID:4598-1771689600-1771707600@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Hearth Cooking Class DESCRIPTION:Do you need a unique gift or an experience just for you? Try a hands-on hearth cooking class. Cook colonial food in an open fireplace and bake oven before enjoying the meal you have prepared. We are offering two classes\, February 21 and March 14. Classes are limited to seven people at a cost of $100 per person. \nContact Ellen Madison at 401-585-7332 or ellenmadison1945@gmail.com for more information and to reserve a spot. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/hearth-cooking-class/ LOCATION:RI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025HearthCooking.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250918T200123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T125726Z UID:4456-1771164000-1771167600@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Westerly Monuments Dealing with the Revolutionary War DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Linton \nAlthough the Westerly granite companies are well-known for their works dealing with the Civil War\, John\, who is known for his painstaking research\, has uncovered monuments dealing with the Revolutionary War and will share his discoveries. \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/westerly-monuments-dealing-with-the-revolutionary-war/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_1147.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250918T194416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T194547Z UID:4450-1768140000-1768140000@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Courts in Colonial America DESCRIPTION:Presented by Judge Frank Williams \nJudge Williams\, a perennial favorite at the Museum\, will share his knowledge about courts in early America.  Sure to be fascinating and\, perhaps\, a little timely. \nSnow date will be the following Sunday\, January 18 \nFree to members; $5.00 for not-yet members URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/courts-in-colonial-america/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250918T190732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T120551Z UID:4437-1765720800-1765724400@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Granite Workers from Northern Italy DESCRIPTION:Presented by Vito DiPaola \nWith the aid of photographs\, maps and other illustrations\, Vito will tell a short biographical story about Giuseppe Coduri\, Giuseppe Gervasini\, Attiilio Fraquelli\, Feruccio Comolli\, the Zerbarini brothers (Angelo and Columbus)\, the Cugini brothers and others.  He will focus on their hometowns\, their voyages to the United States\, their apprenticeships\, work histories and a few of their accomplishments. \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/granite-workers-from-northern-italy/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_1145.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250918T193309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T193424Z UID:4444-1765011600-1765022400@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Holiday Open House at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Why bake?  Come cookie shopping and\, while picking out your platter of cookies\, enjoy some free soup\, muffins\, freshly-baked cookies and hot cider.  Then head to the raffle baskets and to Joshua’s Store where a fine selection of homemade items awaits. You can do the bulk of your holiday shopping right here and support our Museum as well. \n  URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/holiday-open-house-2/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250401T171802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T180851Z UID:4329-1763301600-1763305200@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:The "Heroic Age" of Exploration in Antarctica DESCRIPTION:  \nPresented by Richard Wolak \nIt was more than 70 years after Antarctica was first sighted in 1820 that mankind finally began to explore the continent in 1892. The subsequent 30-year period is often referred to as the Heroic Age in Antarctica\, a time of initial winter habitation and audacious treks inland toward the South Pole. This talk will provide an overview of that historic period with particular emphasis on the most meaningful and well-known of these early expeditions. \nMembers Free; not-yet members $5.00 URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/the-heroic-age-of-exploration-in-antartica/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RW-Pic-for-Babcock-e1743530761530.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250918T185735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T150824Z UID:4434-1762696800-1762700400@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Westerly\, RI & Pawcatuck\, CT: Post Card Views of the 20th Century DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joe Coduri \nJoe’s program will give us a sneak peek at his latest book of postcards sure to elicit nostalgia from local folks and be a perfect “learning tool\,” for those who arrived more recently. His captions are a history lesson in themselves. Joe will happy to sign books following the program.  This book would make a perfect present for anyone with a connection to these two towns. \n  URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/westerly-ri-pawcatuck-ct-post-card-views-of-the-20th-century/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250919T165729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T165729Z UID:4481-1761397200-1761408000@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:History Fair DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society\, this gathering of local history societies and museums will be held at the Westerly Armory.  Each group will have a table to share information about itself. The Babcock-Smith House Museum will be selling local history or colonial-themed books culled from our library.  This is a great opportunity to find out about local history and places to visit.  Free. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/history-fair/ LOCATION:RI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250317T182959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T195330Z UID:4322-1760882400-1760886000@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:James G. Batterson: Granite\, Marble and More DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ashley Hanson\n\nJames G. Batterson started his life as a son of a stone-cutter and went on to become so much more. Come learn about Batterson’s work in Westerly and beyond presented by his descendant Ashley Hanson.\n\nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/james-g-batterson-granite-marble-and-more/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250317T181733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T181733Z UID:4317-1755108000-1755111600@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Downtown Granite Tour DESCRIPTION:If you have missed our downtown tours\, you are in for a treat.  Bring a friend and grab dinner afterwards. \nMeet at the Wilcox Park Esplanade. \nFree for members: $5.00 for not-yet members URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/downtown-granite-tour-4/ LOCATION:RI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250311T155627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T155627Z UID:4307-1754589600-1754593200@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:The Old Town Plot\, the Witch and More DESCRIPTION:If you missed this tour in July\, now is your chance.  This is a repeat and may require a bit more walking than our previous tours. Rain date is Tuesday August 12 \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/the-old-town-plot-the-witch-and-more/ LOCATION:River Bend Cemetery\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250311T155159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T161024Z UID:4305-1751997600-1752001200@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:The Old Town Plot\, the Witch and More DESCRIPTION:Our new summer cemetery tour will include some one-of-kind features of River Bend.  This tour may include a bit more walking than previous tours.  Rain date will be Thursday July 10 and the tour will be repeated on Thursday\, August 7. \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/the-told-town-plot-the-witch-and-more/ LOCATION:River Bend Cemetery\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250317T181325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T203327Z UID:4314-1750874400-1750878000@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Downtown Granite Tour — CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT DESCRIPTION:** This event has been cancelled due to extreme heat.** URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/downtown-granite-tour-3/ LOCATION:RI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250311T153105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T153105Z UID:4300-1749391200-1749394800@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:More Lasting than Bronze: Herman Melville and the Poetry of the Civil War DESCRIPTION:Presented by Robert Madison \nHow American poets saw and wrote about heroism\, tragedy\, hope and despair. \nFree to members; $5.00 for not-yet members URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/more-lasting-than-bronze-herman-melville-and-the-poetry-of-the-civil-war/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250210T125647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T125647Z UID:4257-1748095200-1748106000@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Open House DESCRIPTION:Following a short presentation at 2 pm by Hugh Barton of the history of the Smith Granite Company Store and the 1884 Stone\, there will be free tours of the mansion.  We will also be debuting the placement of the 1884 stone\, our self-guided tours\, and the Clio Chilcot painting.\, \nFree to all URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/open-house-5/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_1275.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250311T154333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T160524Z UID:4303-1745762400-1745766000@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Monuments in the Midst of Monuments DESCRIPTION:This cemetery tour at River Bend celebrates Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Month and is a repeat of the tour done in the summer of 2024.  There is no rain date. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/monuments-in-the-midst-of-monuments-3/ LOCATION:River Bend Cemetery\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0197-e1709325766669.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250116T123929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T113748Z UID:4216-1744552800-1744556400@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Family Friend and Teacher: Matilda Browne DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hugh Barton \nMatilda Browne\, the only woman member of both the Cos Cob and Old Lyme artist colonies\, was known for her paintings of cows\, impressionist landscapes\, and still lifes. She was a lifelong friend of Frederick R. and May F. Hoisington. Hoisington’s Cayey-Caguas Tobacco Company had plantations and cigar factories in Puerto Rico. They took Matilda Browne to visit Puerto Rico in 1912. She would later teach oil painting to their daughter\, Elizabeth\, who married a Barton whose father was in the memorials business and owned a small granite quarry in Westerly. The paintings of Matilda Browne and Elizabeth H. Barton are an enduring legacy of the cigar company and the family friendship. \nFree to members: $5.00 for not-yet members URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/family-friend-and-teacher-matilda-browne/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Composite2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250119T191555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T191555Z UID:4236-1742133600-1742137200@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Aftermath: Memorializing the Battle of Gettysburg. Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Linton \nPart 2 will deal with the Smith Granite Company’s monuments and the sculptors and stonecutters who produced them along with the Gettysburg National Military Park’s commitment to repairing the damage to its monuments. \nFree for members:  $5.00 for not-yet members URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/aftermath-memorializing-the-battle-of-gettysburg-part-2/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dedication-of-13th-Massachusetts-Gettysburg-Monument-September-25-1885.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20250119T190956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T192157Z UID:4233-1739714400-1739718000@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Aftermath: Memorializing the Battle of Gettysburg. Part 1. DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Linton \nPart 1 will deal with David Wills and the creation of the Gettysburg National Cemetery and Soldiers’ National Monument\, David McConaughy and the creation of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association\, the formation of the Grand Army of the Republic and its lobbying of state legislatures to fund their regimental monuments\, and the bid process focusing on the Smith Granite company and their agent W.B. Amringe. \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/aftermath-memorializing-the-battle-of-gettysburg-part-1/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1st-Massachusetts-Infantry-Regiment-monument-dedication.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20241031T182921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T193120Z UID:4135-1737900000-1737903600@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Westerly Granite as Infrastructure DESCRIPTION:Granite used for infrastructure was and is a mainstay of the Westerly industry.  Hugh Barton will discuss the use of granite for paving stones for streets\, crushed granite for airplane landing strips\, and larger pieces for seawalls and breakwaters. These uses date from the earliest days of the granite industry to present day. \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/westerly-granite-as-infrastructure/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/c.-1907-night-wall.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20241020T125100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T183407Z UID:4127-1733562000-1733572800@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Holiday Open House at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning visit to the newly-revamped Joshua’s store featuring items made by our docents and then enjoy some free soup\, freshly-baked cookies and muffin tops\, and hot cider.   Take home some of our justly well-known cookie platters\, choose some baskets to drop some raffle tickets in\, and shop for holiday presents at Joshua’s Store. You can be in good shape for the holiday season when you leave. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/holiday-open-house-at-the-museum-2/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0046-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20240927T202856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T203231Z UID:4113-1729432800-1729436400@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:A Sip Says It All: Olive Oils and Vinegars DESCRIPTION:Suzanne and Stephen Capizzano of “Olive Oils and Vinegars” in Pawcatuck\, CT will be bringing us a presentation\non “What lives beyond the olive tree?” They will talk about the fresh seasonal extra virgin olive\noils and discuss the different grades of olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars; as well as being\nable to discern the different flavors and aromas. Attendees will be given the opportunity to taste the difference of high-quality extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars on food\, as well as experience an aged balsamic vinegar in a refreshing drink. \nMembers free; $5 for not-yet members. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/a-sip-says-it-all-olive-oils-and-vinegars/ LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CapizzanoOilsVinegars.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20240228T204842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T215108Z UID:2849-1725804000-1725807600@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:The Westerly Museum of American Impressionism DESCRIPTION:Presented by Catherine Shotick \nCatherine Shotick\, the director of the Westerly Museum of American Impressionism\, will speak about the construction of the new museum and the vision for the space once it opens.  She will also provide a brief background on American Impressionism and the artwork that visitors will be able to see throughout the museum’s galleries. \nFree for members:  $5.00 for not-yet members URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/the-westerly-museum-of-american-impressionism/ LOCATION:RI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CShotickphotograph-1-e1709157058482.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20240228T212423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T203921Z UID:2866-1723140000-1723143600@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Monuments in the Midst of Monuments DESCRIPTION:This tour of the monuments in the middle of the River Bend Cemetery is a repeat of the one offered in July.  Rain date will be August 13. \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members. \n  URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/monuments-in-the-midst-of-monuments-2/ LOCATION:RI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0197-e1709325766669.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T130116 CREATED:20240228T212135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T204330Z UID:2861-1720548000-1720551600@babcocksmithhouse.org SUMMARY:Monuments in the Midst of Monuments DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of monuments in the middle of River Bend Cemetery.  The tour will be offered once in July and once in August.  Rain date for July will be Thursday the 11th and for August will be the 13th. \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members. URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/monuments-in-the-midst-of-monuments/ LOCATION:RI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0197-e1709325766669.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR