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SUMMARY:Bees with a Babcock Connection
DESCRIPTION:Eric Fiske of Watch Hill Farms will present a program on beekeeping with a connection to John Babcock and his wife Mary Lawton\, the first white settlers in Westerly and believed to be the first beekeepers in Rhode Island. Watch Hill Farms is on the site of the Babcock Homestead which remained in the Babcock family for three hundred years. Anyone interested in learning to keep bees is invited to attend this program which will involve history\, live bees\, and practical information. \nAt the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/bees-with-a-babcock-connection/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120916T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120916T170000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Antietam and Westerly Granite
DESCRIPTION:The Battle of Antietam took place on September 16-18\, 1862. Westerly granite has a major presence on the battlefield today. Granite Historian Linda Smith Chaffee will show examples of Westerly granite monuments at Antietam. Learn about the design of Civil War Monuments and the role of Westerly in commemorating the battle. \nAt the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/battle-of-antietam-and-westerly-granite/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120909T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T123039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T123039Z
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SUMMARY:An Old Soldier Recalls Antietam
DESCRIPTION:An old soldier recalls an historic and personal perspective of the Battle of Antietam in this one-man show. Presented by Cpl. V. E. Johnson\, Battery C\, First Rhode Island Light Artillery. \nAt the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/an-old-soldier-recalls-antietam/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120827T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T122948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T122948Z
UID:2362-1346058000-1346065200@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Crafts with a Past
DESCRIPTION:Come take a break from modern life and experience the crafts of years past! Learn what life\nwas like for people of different eras with hands on projects that were common years ago.\nParticipants will get the chance to create a traditional craft to take home. \nJuly 23rd – Tin Punching\nUsing this traditional technique create your very own candle holder\nJuly 30th – Rope Basket\nMaking this common craft is easier and more fun than you think\nAugust 20th – Victorian Salt Clay\nMake beads\, a bowl\, or anything else you can imagine with this classic clay\nAugust 27th – Make your own Quill\, Ink\, and Paper\nMake your own classic quill pen\, ink\, and paper from scratch \nClasses will be held from 9-11 am at the Carriage House and are recommended for\nchildren ages 8 – 12 years. The cost of the class is $10 per person per class\, or $35 for all\nfour. Classes are limited to 16 people per class. Pre-registration required; download form to register.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/crafts-with-a-past-4/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/crafts_quill.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120820T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T122848Z
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UID:2359-1345453200-1345460400@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Crafts with a Past
DESCRIPTION:Come take a break from modern life and experience the crafts of years past! Learn what life\nwas like for people of different eras with hands on projects that were common years ago.\nParticipants will get the chance to create a traditional craft to take home. \nJuly 23rd – Tin Punching\nUsing this traditional technique create your very own candle holder\nJuly 30th – Rope Basket\nMaking this common craft is easier and more fun than you think\nAugust 20th – Victorian Salt Clay\nMake beads\, a bowl\, or anything else you can imagine with this classic clay\nAugust 27th – Make your own Quill\, Ink\, and Paper\nMake your own classic quill pen\, ink\, and paper from scratch \nClasses will be held from 9-11 am at the Carriage House and are recommended for\nchildren ages 8 – 12 years. The cost of the class is $10 per person per class\, or $35 for all\nfour. Classes are limited to 16 people per class. Pre-registration required; download form to register.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/crafts-with-a-past-3/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120815T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T122742Z
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SUMMARY:Favorite Doll Tea
DESCRIPTION:The Museum’s docents have scheduled two of their very popular summer Doll Teas on July 18 and August 15 (both Wednesdays) this year. Guests bring their favorite dolls for a lovely afternoon tea in the Carriage House and a bit of history. Apart from providing the delicious desserts\, docents take our guests on a short tour of the house including highlights such as the antique doll house. Docent seamstresses also make sure Joshua’s store is well stocked with clothes sized for American Girl dolls. \n$10.00 per person. Seating is limited. Please purchase tickets in advance by calling 401-348-8178.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/favorite-doll-tea-3/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120801T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T122627Z
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SUMMARY:Old Money
DESCRIPTION:You might have wished you had married “old money\,” but George Champlin IV will talk about the real thng\, including some old Westerly money. \nAt the Carriage House.  Non-members $2.00; members free
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/old-money/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120730T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T122521Z
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UID:2351-1343638800-1343646000@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Crafts with a Past
DESCRIPTION:Come take a break from modern life and experience the crafts of years past! Learn what life\nwas like for people of different eras with hands on projects that were common years ago.\nParticipants will get the chance to create a traditional craft to take home. \nJuly 23rd – Tin Punching\nUsing this traditional technique create your very own candle holder\nJuly 30th – Rope Basket\nMaking this common craft is easier and more fun than you think\nAugust 20th – Victorian Salt Clay\nMake beads\, a bowl\, or anything else you can imagine with this classic clay\nAugust 27th – Make your own Quill\, Ink\, and Paper\nMake your own classic quill pen\, ink\, and paper from scratch \nClasses will be held from 9-11 am at the Carriage House and are recommended for\nchildren ages 8 – 12 years. The cost of the class is $10 per person per class\, or $35 for all\nfour. Classes are limited to 16 people per class. Pre-registration required; download form to register.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/crafts-with-a-past-2/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120723T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T122407Z
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UID:2348-1343030400-1343062800@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Crafts with a Past
DESCRIPTION:Come take a break from modern life and experience the crafts of years past! Learn what life\nwas like for people of different eras with hands on projects that were common years ago.\nParticipants will get the chance to create a traditional craft to take home. \nJuly 23rd – Tin Punching\nUsing this traditional technique create your very own candle holder\nJuly 30th – Rope Basket\nMaking this common craft is easier and more fun than you think\nAugust 20th – Victorian Salt Clay\nMake beads\, a bowl\, or anything else you can imagine with this classic clay\nAugust 27th – Make your own Quill\, Ink\, and Paper\nMake your own classic quill pen\, ink\, and paper from scratch \nClasses will be held from 9-11 am at the Carriage House and are recommended for\nchildren ages 8 – 12 years. The cost of the class is $10 per person per class\, or $35 for all\nfour. Classes are limited to 16 people per class. Pre-registration required; download form to register.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/crafts-with-a-past/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120718T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T122231Z
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SUMMARY:Favorite Doll Tea
DESCRIPTION:The Museum’s docents have scheduled two of their very popular summer Doll Teas on July 18 and August 15 (both Wednesdays) this year. Guests bring their favorite dolls for a lovely afternoon tea in the Carriage House and a bit of history. Apart from providing the delicious desserts\, docents take our guests on a short tour of the house including highlights such as the antique doll house. Docent seamstresses also make sure Joshua’s store is well stocked with clothes sized for American Girl dolls. \n$10.00 per person. Seating is limited. Please purchase tickets in advance by calling 401-348-8178.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/favorite-doll-tea-2/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/felicity.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120526T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T122014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T122014Z
UID:2342-1338019200-1338051600@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Open House: The Battle of Stonington in the War of 1812
DESCRIPTION:James Tertius DeKay\, noted author of historic books\, will present a program on Stonington’s role in the War of 1812 as we mark its 200th anniversary.  A related exhibit\, featuring items owned by the Museum and others lent by Trustee Ed Fazio\, will be  on display in the Isaac G. Smith room. \nFree tours of the Museum and a ten percent discount at Joshua’s Store for members.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/open-house-the-battle-of-stonington-in-the-war-of-1812/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stonington-WAr-of-1812.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120523T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T121910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T121910Z
UID:2339-1337760000-1337792400@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Westerly Historical Society Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Westerly Historical Society Annual Meeting\nForm will come with newsletter.  Masonic Lodge\, 20 Elm Street \nAlan Peck\, manager of Wilcox Park\, will present a program on the three landscape architects who had an important influence on the design of Wilcox Park.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/westerly-historical-society-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Westerly Historical Society
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dinner-party.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120419T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T121721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T121721Z
UID:2336-1334822400-1334854800@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Beginners Genealogy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop\, presented by the Phebe Greene Ward Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution\, will provide instruction on how to set up your family tree with the aid of a free program available on the internet\, as well as forms that will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring that shoe box full of papers and documents that’s been sitting in the closet\, as well as your laptop\, if you have one. The shoebox might contain birth and death certificates\, photographs\, family bibles\, obituaries\, etc. \nAt the Carriage House. Pre-register at 401-539-2485. Maximum enrollment of 20.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/beginners-genealogy-workshop/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DARinsignia3.gif
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120415T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T121619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T121619Z
UID:2333-1334476800-1334509200@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Frozen Glory: The Secret Life of War Memorials
DESCRIPTION:“War memorials have a story to tell\,” says Patti Cassidy\, writer and filmmaker with a passion for public sculptures. “When battles end and the din of guns and drums subsides\, grieving survivors raise stone and bronze monuments to remember their dead; they are Frozen Glory”.  This talk explores these monuments.  Through stories of the generations and the survivors who raised them\, their secret lives come to light. \n At the Carriage House.  Non-members $2.00; members free.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/frozen-glory-the-secret-life-of-war-memorials/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/war-memorial.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120318T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T121534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T121534Z
UID:2330-1332057600-1332090000@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Governor Samuel Ward\, 1725-1778; Westerly's Unsung Hero
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Helen Farrell Allen\, Principal of Tempus Fugit and sponsored by the Washington Trust Company. \n “Mrs. Allen has studied Governor Ward (1725-1776) at the National Archives in Philadelphia.  A crucial delegate to both Continental Congresses\, Ward died of smallpox on March 26\, 1776. The Archives welcomed the RIHS letter (April 27\, 1776) from Mary House\, Governor Ward’s “intended\,\, hostess to Madison and Jefferson.  Her “genteel” boarding house bordered the Morris mansion where the Washingtons stayed\,  “within a donkey’s bray” of the Pennsylvania Colony House\, that we know as Independence Hall.” \nAt the Carriage House.  Free
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/governor-samuel-ward-1725-1778-westerlys-unsung-hero/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GovSamWard.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120304T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T121432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T121432Z
UID:2327-1330848000-1330880400@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Rhode Island\, Abraham Lincoln and The Civil War at 150
DESCRIPTION:Noted Lincoln scholar Frank Williams will share a bit of his knowledge on the above-mentinoed topics as we mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. \nAt the Carriage House.  Non-members $2.00; members free.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/rhode-island-abraham-lincoln-and-the-civil-war-at-150/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/RI-Civil-War.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120226T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T121328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T121328Z
UID:2324-1330243200-1330275600@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Ledyard Up and Down Sawmill
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the only 19th century up and down\, or sash-type\, sawmill that still operates with its original equipment on its original site. \nSponsored by the Westerly Historical Society\nAt the Carriage House. Free
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/ledyard-up-and-down-sawmill/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/up-and-down-sawmill.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20120129T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20120129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000344
CREATED:20231106T121103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T121103Z
UID:2320-1327845600-1327856400@babcocksmithhouse.org
SUMMARY:Shipwrecks Along the Shore
DESCRIPTION:“Wrecks Along the Shore” a presentation by Dwight Brown of shipwrecks off the shore of Southern Rhode Island.  Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society.  At the Carriage House.
URL:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/event/shipwrecks-along-the-shore/
LOCATION:BSHM Carriage House\, 124 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://babcocksmithhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ChasWrek1976.jpg
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