(Raindate Sunday Sept 19) Save the date! The Babcock-Smith House has cleared out the historic home's attic and we're going to auction off the treasures outdoors on Saturday, September 18th. Preview and vendors open at 1 PM, and the auction will start at 2 PM. If you'd like a sneak peek at some of our […]
Join author and historian, Marty Podskoch, for a talk about his new travel book, The Rhode Island 39 Club, that encourages people to visit all 39 towns and villages in the RI. Babcock Smith House Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for non-members Current Rhode Island Covid rules in effect.
Cookie platters, raffle of gift certificates, Joshua’s Store and tours of the decorated mansion house. Babcock Smith House Carriage House. Current Rhode Island Covid rules in effect.
Presented by Peter PIacquadio and muscians Come hear the music which Abraham Lincoln loved. Brass trio with narration. At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
Presented by Robert Boucher Boucher, a Civil War reenactor for almost thirty years, will include a discussion and demonstration of the typical gear worn and used by a Civil War soldier as well as a review of a typical soldier’s food, medical care, working conditions, unit marching procedures and unit battle formations. At the Carriage […]
Presented by Bob Madison Retired English professor Bob Madison will offer a discussion of the books of Sherlock Holmes—not the books the famous detective appeared in, but the books that appeared in the famous stories. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was himself especially fond of books, as he wrote in his bibliographical memoir Through the Magic […]
Presented by Matthew Hayden Hayden, a Westerly police detective who enjoys treasure hunting with a metal detector, will discuss and display some of the many historical items found locally including coins, buttons, buckles, and many more. At the Carriage House Free to all
(rain date May 1) Presented by River Bend Cemetery and the Babcock-Smith House Museum The Open House at River Bend Cemetery will celebrate the major renovation of its office and invites the public to tour the office, view exhibits, and take short tours of selected stones in the cemetery. Opening remarks will be at 2:15. […]
Join us for our annual open house featuring the opening event of Little Victorians, a charming new exhibit from the Museum’s textile collection featuring children’s clothing, toys, games and books, along with an exquisite collection of christening gowns from the Victorian Age and beyond. View the beautiful handiwork on the babies’ bonnets, booties and bibs, […]
Join us as Gertrude Smith shares her memories of the history of the trust. She and her husband Isaac were part of the history for over forty years of the museum’s development. “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Carriage House Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
Save the date for another of our delectable tea parties in the Carriage House to celebrate the opening of Little Victorians, our latest exhibit depicting the world of children during the Victorian Age and beyond. Enjoy a program (to be announced) as well as the usual delicious luncheon fare prepared by the Museum’s docents. Tickets […]
rain date July 14 rain date August 11 Presented by Museum volunteers Museum volunteers will share insights into the monuments in an older section of River Bend Cemetery. This year the tour will focus on the people in this section rather than the granite details of the monuments. Parking is most available near the office […]
The Babcock-Smith House docents will be selling cookies, raffle baskets and gift certificates. Joshua’s Store will be open. Complimentary hot cider, cookies, and mini-muffins. Free tours of the holiday -decorated mansion.
Presented by Ed Fazio and Tony Smith If you missed the original presentation, come see photos of seldom-seen features, such as the Roman archway in the basement, and share your stories. At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
Presented by Hugh Barton Sunday, In his research, Hugh has discovered some fascinating local granite stories which he will share with us. At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
