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SUMMARY:Open House at Westerly’s Home of Revolutionary History
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the 250 years since Rhode Island’s Renunciation Act which came before the Declaration of Independence. Our 1734 house will be filled with documents such as Joshua’s will and estate inventory\, letters Franklin wrote to Joshua\, furniture which graced those homes and even games and toys for children\, so bring the whole family as there will be something for everyone.  Refreshments will include items made from authentic colonial recipes.  Colonial games can be purchased at Joshua’s Store.  Alex Nunes will read the Act of Renunciation at 2:15. \nLater that evening\, you can visit nearby Ward Field for food trucks and a drone show sponsored by the Town of Westerly. \n 
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/open-house-at-westerlys-home-of-revolutionary-history/
LOCATION:RI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
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SUMMARY:The Conspiracy to Destroy the British Revenue Schooner Gaspee in 1772
DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Concannon \nDr. Concannon is a semi-retired pediatrician\, but\, importantly for us\, also the historian for the Gaspee Days Committee. As such\, he brings us information on this important Rhode Island event prior to the Declaration of Independence. \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/the-conspiracy-to-destroy-the-british-revenue-schooner-gaspee-in-1772/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
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SUMMARY:Babcock Portraits by Joseph Blackburn
DESCRIPTION:Pesented by Sara Champlin \nFour members of the Babcock family were painted by Joseph Blackburn\, one of the most sought-after portrait artists in America during the late 1750s and early 1760s. This demonstrates that some early residents of Westerly\, Rhode Island were aware of artistic trends and talents beyond what was locally available\, and that at least one Westerly family had enough social clout to attract the artist’s attention and could afford multiple commissions by him. This presentation by local Art Historian\, Dr. Sara Champlin\, will consider what having four portraits as opposed to one – or even a pair – can tell us about the family’s hopes\, dreams\, and ambitions\, as well as about their economic status and social reality. \nFree to members; $5.00 for not-yet members \n 
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/babcock-portraits-by-joseph-blackburn/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
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SUMMARY:Philip Freneau's War Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Robert Madison and three readers \nOn the anniversary of Bunker Hill\, and two days before the anniversary of the date that the Bon Homme Richard sailed from France\, this group will present a program around  Freneau’s war poetry. \nPlease note that this will be at the Westerly Library\, not the Carriage House. \nFree \n 
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/philip-freneaus-war-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:RI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T195212Z
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Tour: Revisit the Granite Masters
DESCRIPTION:We have chosen some of River Bend’s most notable monuments to revisit\, most done by Westerly’s best sculptors and carvers.  Learn about them and about how the monuments exemplify their skills. \nPlease note that the “rain” date of Thursday\, July 9 will be in effect if the temperature is above 85 degrees at 3 o’clock. \nFree for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/cemetery-tour-revisit-the-granite-masters/
LOCATION:River Bend Cemetery\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
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CREATED:20260317T210821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T210821Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Walking Tour of Westerly Granite
DESCRIPTION:Our annual walking tour of Westerly granite in downtown Westerly always draws a crowd\, so plan to be a part of it.  Look at buildings\, monuments and infrastructure with fresh eyes and you will never look at them the same way again.  Meet at the esplanade in the park. \nPlease note that there is no rain date for this tour.  If the tempearture is above 85 degrees at 3 pm\, we will not have the tour. \nFree for members:  $5.00 for not-yet members.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/downtown-walking-tour-of-westerly-granite/
LOCATION:RI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T180000
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CREATED:20260317T200018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T200018Z
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Tour:  Revisit the Granite Masters
DESCRIPTION:We have chosen some of the masterpieces in River Bend Cemetery to revisit.  Each monument exemplifies the extraordinary skills of both the sculptor and the carver.  If you missed the tour in July\, don’t miss this one. \nPlease note that the “rain” date of Wednesday August 12 will be in effect if the temperature is 85 or above at 3 o’clock. \nFree for members:  $5.00 for not-yet members.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/cemetery-tour-revisit-the-granite-masters-2/
LOCATION:RI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T150000
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SUMMARY:Early Currency in Our Area
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lawrence Erhart \nOwner of Colonial Coins and Currency and active in many coin collecting organizations\, Larry will share his knowledge of early local currency with examples and stories. \nFree for members; $5.00 for non-members. \n 
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/early-currency-in-our-area/
LOCATION:RI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
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SUMMARY:Auction
DESCRIPTION:Bob Ward will auction off donated items of historical\, decorative or other interest.  Preview will be at 1 and all proceeds benefit the Museum.  If you have small items you would like to donate\, please contact us.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/auction/
LOCATION:RI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T150000
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CREATED:20260402T155247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T155247Z
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SUMMARY:Dear Friend:  Franklin and Babcock Correspondence
DESCRIPTION:Joshua Babcock and Benjamin Franklin were friends and professional colleagues who wrote letters to each other for over 20 years. These letters provide insights into their activities and thoughts in the years leading up to the American Revolutionary War. They evidence the friendship not only between these two men but extending to their families\, wives and children.  Presented by Hugh Barton\n\nFree to members:  $5.00 for not-yet members
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/dear-friend-franklin-and-babcock-correspondence/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000
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CREATED:20260404T180826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T180826Z
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SUMMARY:World War II Remembered: Westerly's Greatest Generation in Their Own Words
DESCRIPTION:From the World War II battlefields of Germany\, France\, Iwo Jima and elsewhere\, Westerly’s young men were heroes. Many paid the ultimate price\, and those who survived returned home to build the town into what it is today.\n\nWith the help of their personal letters home\, recorded interviews and newspaper archives\, their stories can now be told in great detail.\n\nPresented by Vito DiPaolo\nFree for Members; $5.00 for not-yet members
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/world-war-ii-remembered-westerlys-greatest-generation-in-their-own-words/
LOCATION:RI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T120000
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CREATED:20260404T181753Z
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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-at-the-museum-3/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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