Open House
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 […]
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BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United States
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More Lasting than Bronze: Herman Melville and the Poetry of the Civil War
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Robert Madison How American poets saw and wrote about heroism, tragedy, hope and despair. Free to members; $5.00 for not-yet members
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Downtown Granite Tour — CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT
** This event has been cancelled due to extreme heat.**
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The Old Town Plot, the Witch and More
River Bend Cemetery , United StatesOur 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 […]
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The Old Town Plot, the Witch and More
River Bend Cemetery , United StatesIf 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 […]
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Downtown Granite Tour
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 […]
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James G. Batterson: Granite, Marble and More
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented 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 […]
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History Fair
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 […]
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Westerly, RI & Pawcatuck, CT: Post Card Views of the 20th Century
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented 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 […]
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The “Heroic Age” of Exploration in Antarctica
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented 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 […]
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Holiday Open House at the Museum
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesWhy 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 […]
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Granite Workers from Northern Italy
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented 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 […]
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Courts in Colonial America
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Judge Frank Williams Judge Williams, a perennial favorite at the Museum, will share his knowledge about courts in early America. Sure to be fascinating and, perhaps, a little […]
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Westerly Monuments Dealing with the Revolutionary War
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by John Linton Although 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 […]
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Hearth Cooking Class
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 […]