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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Click here for a PDF of our Celebration of Trees poster. Non-members $10.00; ages 5-12 $3.00, under 5 years and members free.
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 Deborah O'Connor, Westerly artist and owner of Silhouettes by Deborah O'Connor. She will be at the Museum between 5:00-8:00pm to cut heirloom-quality […]
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. Click here […]
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 Deborah O'Connor, Westerly artist and owner of Silhouettes by Deborah O'Connor. She will be at the Museum between 5:00-8:00pm to cut heirloom-quality […]
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 […]
Don't miss out on our last day of the event! Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will […]
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the date that the Emanicaption Proclamation went into effect, former Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Frank Williams will trace the legal status of African Americans from the time before the Emancipation Proclamation to the present. This program is part of a series of programs commemorating […]
Jason Mancini, researcher, Mashantucket Pequot Museum, will speak on his research of the various local Indian tribes' mapping project and significance in Westerly, and Westerly’s north end development after 1910. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society.
Linda Welters, Professor and Textile Department co-chair at the University of Rhode Island, will speak on the history of Rhode Island quilts. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society.
