Philip Freneau's War Poetry Reading
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | RI
Presented by Robert Madison and three readers
On 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.
Please note that this will be at the Westerly Library, not the Carriage House.
Free

Cemetery Tour: Revisit the Granite Masters
2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | River Bend Cemetery, United States
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.
Please note that the “rain” date of Thursday, July 9 will be in effect if the temperature is above 85 degrees at 3 o’clock.
Free for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.

Downtown Walking Tour of Westerly Granite
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | RI
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.
Please 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.
Free for members: $5.00 for not-yet members.

Cemetery Tour: Revisit the Granite Masters
2026-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 | RI
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.
Please note that the “rain” date of Wednesday August 12 will be in effect if the temperature is 85 or above at 3 o’clock.
Free for members: $5.00 for not-yet members.

Early Currency in Our Area
2026-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 | RI
Presented by Lawrence Erhart
Owner 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.
Free for members; $5.00 for non-members.

Auction
2026-10-03 14:00 - 16:00 | RI
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.

Dear Friend: Franklin and Babcock Correspondence
2026-10-11 14:00 - 15:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
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

Free to members: $5.00 for not-yet members

World War II Remembered: Westerly's Greatest Generation in Their Own Words
2026-11-08 14:00 - 15:00 | RI
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.

With the help of their personal letters home, recorded interviews and newspaper archives, their stories can now be told in great detail.

Presented by Vito DiPaolo
Free for Members; $5.00 for not-yet members

Holiday Open House at the Museum
2026-12-05 09:00 - 12:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
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.
