Marty Podskoch will present a program on the Civilian Conservation Corps in RI and CT. During the 1930s, taking advantage of the public works programs offered by the Depression-era New […]

Susan Sullivan Brocato, great-granddaughter of John B. Sullivan, will trace the history of the Sullivan Granite Company, explain the quarrying process and show examples of monuments made from Sullivan Granite. […]

Newport Preservation Society's Gardens and grounds Director Jeff Curtis will present a talk on the preservation and history of the various trees and gardens at the Newport Mansions. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society. At the Babcock-Smith House, Carriage House. Free & Open to the Public.

Nancy Balentine, a local quilter, began quilting when she was 35 and has continued to the present. The first part of her program will feature quilts that honor children's art and needleworkers' pieces preserved in quilts. The second part will feature quilts that teach literature, featuring fables, favorite stories and the Bible. The final part […]

Local views of the Westerly area beaches will be shown throughout the presentation by Joseph E. Coduri, formerly of Westerly. He has been collecting post cards and preparing post card checklists for more than 30 years with a specialty in Rhode Island villages and railroad stations. He is an active member of Rhode Island Post […]

Robert D. Madison, Professor Emeritus, U.S. Naval Academy is editor of The Man Without a Country and Other Novel Writings by Edward Everett Hale. With him we wll commemorate Edward […]

Bob Madison, whose HO scale “Ninigret Cove Branch” was featured in Model Railroader will present "A Lionel Christmas in July." He will discuss how to assemble an under-the-tree Christmas-themed train […]

Granite historian Linda Smith Chaffee will explore the role of Westerly Granite in building the skyline of New York City. From skyscrapers to mansions to a sewage treatment plant Westerly […]

The premier of the upcoming PBS video based on the book Built from Stone: The Westerly Granite Story. At the Carriage House. Members only

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]