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.
Presented by John Linton This program will focus on the closing of cemeteries in San Francisco and the destruction of monuments there, and the movement of the Horace Greeley statue in NYC, the John Mason statue in Connecticut, the Stonewall Jackson statue in VA, and the Soldiers and Sailors Civil War Monument in Providence. At […]
Presented by Museum Volunteers Once again, we are participating in Historical Cemeteries Month sponsored statewide by Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission. In collaboration with the River Bend Cemetery, we will be conducting a walking tour of a small section of the cemetery. Our goal is three-fold. By examining monuments, we can learn about […]
Presented by Edward Gradilone Italian immigrants settled here more than one hundred years ago, bringing with them many traditions. What traditions are still alive and well today? What traditions still exist, but have changed: What traditions are no longer practiced? At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
Free tours. Joshua’s Store open. Program TBA
Walking Tour of significant Westerly granite buildings, monuments, and other often overlooked examples of the contributions of Westerly granite craftsmen. Meet at the Columbus statue in Wilcox Park across from the Town Hall. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
Walking Tour of significant Westerly granite buildings, monuments, and other often overlooked examples of the contributions of Westerly granite craftsmen. Meet at the Columbus Statue in Wilcox Park across from the Town Hall. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
Presented by Maureen Bjorkland This presentation explores how canning foodstuffs has developed over the years. Fruit jars, more commonly known as canning or mason jars, in their amazing array of colors, sizes and shapes will be displayed! At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
Preview: 1:00 pm Auction: 2:00 pm Huge auction, conducted by Bob Ward, features antiques, primitives, country pieces, big and small. Something for everyone. Postings will be made and updated regularly at auctionzip.com. Once there, just type in “RI” and look for “Your auctioneer Bob Ward.” His ID number is 3745. On the grounds of the […]
Presented by Suzanne Matteson Suzanne will share her research on Harry Babcock, whose portrait is featured in both the Museum house and the Stonington Historical Society Palmer Mansion. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
Take home our popular cookie platters and homemade biscotti. Shop early at Joshua's Store and enter our gift certificate raffle. Free hot cider, muffins, gourmet soup and Museum Tours.
Hugh Barton will share his findings on some of the companies, including Calder & Carnie, Jonathan Lanphear, WR Frazier, and Orlando Smith North Quarry, which quarried the lesser known Westerly Red and Pink Granite. $5 for not- yet members.
