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 granite industry. At the Carriage House. Non-members $5.00; members free.
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 cookies, muffins and coffee, crafty kitchen items, gently-used Christmas items, basket raffle, holiday greens, PBS video, granite book, and Joshua's Store Celebration of Trees* Sunday, […]
Presented by Judge Frank Williams, noted Lincoln scholar. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
Presented by Tony Nunes and Simon Holt, from the United Theater At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
Presented 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 images from his post card collection, Joe provides the reader with a nostalgic and visual ride along Rhode Island railroads. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members […]
Presented by Robert Webb of Charter Oak Scanning At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
Presented by Jane Maxson and Cheryl Bamberg At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
Presented 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 […]
The 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 […]
Presented by Meg Barclay English settlement in Westerly from 1660 to 1720. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
Presented 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 feature Patricia Perry, the popular historical interpreter (you may remember her from our Doll Teas), as well as the usual delicious fare prepared by the […]
Presented 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.
Presented 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 you stomach them? Bring in your own gall stones for show and tell! At the Carriage House. Not-yet-members $5.00; members free.
