October 5, Professor David J. Silverman will discuss his new book, Ninigret, Sachem of the Niantics and Narragansetts: Diplomacy, War, and the Balance of Power in Seventeenth-Century New England and Indian Country. At the Carriage House, Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society, Free
A bountiful buffet luncheon of scrumptious vegetarian dishes is served at this popular annual event. See the expanded Carriage House and enjoy a delicious, hearty luncheon of vegetarian entrees, soups and desserts. Tickets available at door for $10.00.
A World of Needlework will present a variety of embroidery, knitting, quilting, needlepoint, and hooking samples from Panama, Russia, Egypt, Canada, and Laos along with their techniques and stories. Nancy's own work will illustrate the many and surprising sources of needlework design. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.
Tour the Celebration of trees at the museum Preview shop at the bazaar and Joshua's store Enjoy refreshments in the Carriage House $10 per person; children under 12 free. Weekend ticket $15
The Bazaar and more Stock up on Baked Goods and Cookies Take a chance at the Basket raffle Take a break with Muffins and Coffee Find a bargain at Christmas Past-gently used Christmas item Find a one of a kind item at Crafted Christmas--handcrafted new ornaments for your tree. Greens Buy Built from Stone: The […]
Holiday Concert in the Carriage House at 2 pm will feature Dunn's Corners Community Bell Ringers, Michael Grillo soloist and the Westerly High School vocal emsemble. Refreshments will be served following the concert. The Celebration of Trees will be open from 2:45 to 5:00 pm. Holiday shopping available at Joshua's Store. $10/person; children under 12 […]
Former Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Frank Williams will speak about the effect of peace negotiations on Lincoln's re-election campaign in 1864 At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.
Betty-Jo Cugini Greene, former Channel 10 news director, will present At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.
Harry and Maureen Bjorkland of the Rhode Island Antique Tractor Club will discuss the history of farm tractors and the growing hobby of collecting antique tractors. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.
Christopher Allen will present At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.
Roberta Mudge Humble President, Westerly Armory Restoration, Inc. The oldest of the standing armories in Rhode Island was built in 1835 and the newest in 1928. Brick and granite, wood and stone - these 18 armories have survived through times where lesser architecture would have failed - over half of the existing buildings are on […]
Bruce Brawley will share his fascination with stone walls, a unique feature of the New England region. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.
Paul Wood, author and expert in historic tools, will trace the changes in granite industry technology. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.
Ann Snowden Johnson, President of the Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Assoxiation (WHLKA), will present a secriptive history of the first Watch Hill lighthouse built in 1808 through current projects factin the association. At the Carriage House
Tour the museum, see the new home of the Westerly Historical Society, enjoy a preview of the new Westerly Granite Exhibit and savor refreshments served by our docents. Free to all
