You might have wished you had married "old money," but George Champlin IV will talk about the real thng, including some old Westerly money. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free

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 […]

Come take a break from modern life and experience the crafts of years past! Learn what life was like for people of different eras with hands on projects that were common years ago. Participants will get the chance to create a traditional craft to take home. July 23rd - Tin Punching Using this traditional technique […]

Come take a break from modern life and experience the crafts of years past! Learn what life was like for people of different eras with hands on projects that were common years ago. Participants will get the chance to create a traditional craft to take home. July 23rd - Tin Punching Using this traditional technique […]

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. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free

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. At the Carriage House. […]

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 […]

Once again the Babcock-Smith House Museum will participate in Museum Day. In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket…for free. Official tickets can be found […]

"Banker, farmer, Quaker, abolitionist, pacifist, family folklore, tangential topics and documented details of private converstions with President Lincoln during the Civil War" is how Harvey Perry II describes his talk about his ancestor, Charles Perry. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

This workshop, sponsored by the RI Daughters of the American Revolution, will concentrate on the features of numerous websites that are aids in doing genealogical research. Most often used Ancestry.com has many components that are under-utilized, as well as attributes that provide the ability to communicate with yet unknown family members who may also be […]

A bountiful buffet luncheon of scrumptious vegetarian dishes is served at this popular annual event. Come and enjoy a delicious meal that you'll never feel guilty about. Remember when Mom and Grandma reminded us to eat our vegetables? They knew what they were talking about. Guided tours of the historic Museum House are included in […]

Frank Grzyb, author of Rhode Island's Civil War Hospital: Life and Death at Portsmouth Grove 1862-1865, will speak. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society.

Local residents tell us that the Babcock-Smith House Christmas Bazaar is one of their annual favorites! Holiday decorative greens, collectibles, Grandma's Attic, and our homemade cookies and baked items are especially popular. Coffee and muffins will be served in the dining room of the Museum House. Joshua's Store is especially well-stocked with handmade gifts at […]

Opening day of the Babcock-Smith House Celebration of Trees. Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will surely be a highlight of your holiday season. Today docents will greet you in Victorian costume! Non-members $10.00; ages 5-12 $3.00, under 5 years and members […]

Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will surely be a highlight of your holiday season. Today our special guest is Santa! Parents and grandparents are welcome to photograph children with their own cameras. Click here for a PDF of our Celebration of […]