Presented by John Linton Part 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 […]
Presented by Hugh Barton Matilda 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 […]
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.
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 […]
Presented by Robert Madison How American poets saw and wrote about heroism, tragedy, hope and despair. Free to members; $5.00 for not-yet members
** This event has been cancelled due to extreme heat.**
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 […]
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 […]
If you have missed our downtown tours, you are in for a treat. Bring a friend and grab dinner afterwards. Meet at the Wilcox Park Esplanade. Free for members: $5.00 […]
Presented by Ashley Hanson James 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 […]
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 […]
Presented by Joe Coduri Joe'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 […]
Presented by Richard Wolak It was more than 70 years after Antarctica was first sighted in 1820 that mankind finally began to explore the continent in 1892. The subsequent […]
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 […]
Presented by Vito DiPaola With 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 […]
