Westerly and Its Business (1878)
Using an 1878 Narragansett Weekly article as his guide, Lido Mochetti will share photos and stories of 1878 businesses and people, including the Fat Man's Club, hotels, mills, and the […]
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BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United States
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A Celebration of Trees and Holiday Bazaar
Friday, Dec 4, 7-9 pm Celebration of Trees* Joshua's Store and Bazaar Enjoy our courtyard with its holiday lighting Saturday, Dec 5, 9 am -10 pm Bazaar: baked goods and […]
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“When Did The Civil War End?”
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Judge Frank Williams, noted Lincoln scholar. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
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Westerly Historical Society Members’ Potluck and Research Sharing Event
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesAt the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
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“The United Theater Project: History, Renovation, and Future”
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Tony Nunes and Simon Holt, from the United Theater At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
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Rhode Island Railroads
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Joseph Coduri “Rhode Island Railroad Depots,” recently published by Joseph Coduri, illustrates the rich heritage which railroads played in the economic and social history of our state. Using […]
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Saving the Memory Day
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Robert Webb of Charter Oak Scanning At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
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Two Watch Hill Families
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Jane Maxson and Cheryl Bamberg At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
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A Local “History Detective”: Who was Mary Noyes Rogers?
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Charlene Senical Upon the discovery in December 2003 of two 1938 Westerly Sun articles on the passing of Mary Noyes Rogers, initial research has culminated into a 10+ year journey of undocumented Westerly and Pawcatuck history. This talk will focus on the probate records of Ms. Rogers and the many discoveries made along […]
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Open House
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesThe Babcock-Smith House will be open for tours admission free. The Granite Museum in our Carriage House will also be open with new displays and Joshua’s Store will have wonderful handmade items and more available for purchase. Refreshments served in the Carriage House complements of our Docents. Stop by to view our new quarry exhibit […]
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Early Westerly, 1660-1720
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Meg Barclay English settlement in Westerly from 1660 to 1720. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
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Victorian Secrets: Under the Petticoat
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Patricia Perry Join us for the opening event of the Babcock-Smith House Museum's exciting upcoming exhibit of Victorian lingerie. This formal tea party in the Carriage House will […]
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Bonner Monument Company–A 20th Century Company
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by John B. Coduri John will share historic photos as he illustrates his talk about the Bonner Monument Company. He will also show photographs of some of the many monuments produced at the Ashaway Road shed. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
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Gall Stones Not Granite
BSHM Carriage House 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesPresented by Dr. Allen Leadbetter Dr. Leadbetter will share his insights on the history, anatomy, and physiology of gall stones. He will show videos of open and laparoscopic surgery. Can […]
