Babcock-Smith House Museum

The Age of the Octagon
2020-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Virginia Williams
Well noted for her humor and her research, Williams will explore a variety of octagon houses.
At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5; free for members.

G.S. Greene: Gettysburg Granite
2020-08-30 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Tom Foley
This program will explore several Smith Granite Company monuments on Culp’s Hill, Gettysburg, as well as discuss a piece of Gettysburg granite that found its way to Rhode Island. Tom will present mysteries, myths and legends in abundance.
NOTE: Because of the limitations on numbers due to Covid-19, we are limiting attendance to 20, by reservation only. If there is an overflow, Tom has graciously agreed to repeat the program at 3:30. Please reserve your space by calling the museum at 401-596-5704 or by signing up online at at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B49A8A822A6F94-august
At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5; free for members.

Down by the Riverside
2020-07-16 18:00 | River Bend Cemetery, United States
Presented by Museum volunteers
Museum volunteers will share insights into the monuments in the old section of river Bend Cemetery along the river. Parking is most available near the office. For who wish to be closer, drive past the office toward the river. We will all meet at the Middleton Mausoleum on the North side of the cemetery.
Riverbend Cemetery. Not-yet members $5; free for members.

Down by the Riverside
2020-07-16 18:00 | River Bend Cemetery, United States
(rain date July 23 at 6 pm)
Presented by Museum volunteers
Museum volunteers will share insights into the monuments in the old section of river Bend Cemetery along the river. Parking is most available near the office. For who wish to be closer, drive past the office toward the river. We will all meet at the Middleton Mausoleum on the North side of the cemetery.
Riverbend Cemetery. Not-yet members $5; free for members.

Abe Lincoln's Songbook
2020-03-29 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Peter PIacquadio and muscians
Come hear the music which Abraham Lincoln loved. Brass trio with narration.
At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5; free for members.

Vintage Baseball in Westerly
2020-03-15 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Russell Soder
A chat about the Westerly Quarrymen, the game we play and how we play it. Discover our beloved pastime in its original form, circa 1864.
At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; free for members.

Lazzari & Barton - Rediscovering My Family's Monument Business and its Westerly Connections
2020-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Hugh Barton
Learn about the search to find out more about Lazzari and Barton.
At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5; free for members.

The Woman's Suffrage Movement in Rhode Island - The Quest for Equality
2020-02-23 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Russ DeSimone
The talk looks at the struggle for equality and access to the ballot box beginning in the mid-nineteenth century up to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920.
At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; free for members.

Lincoln's Melancholia
2020-02-16 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Judge Frank Williams, local Lincoln scholar.
Judge Williams continues his discussion of our sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln.
At the Carriage House.Not-yet members $5; free for members.

Holiday Boutique
2019-12-07 09:00 - 13:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for a holiday marketplace of cookie platters, assorted baked goods, handmade decorative greens, artisinal soaps, hearty soups to go…and much, much more! Place a bid on one of many exquisite raffle baskets and remember to stop in at Joshuas’s Store to see what’s new.
At the Carriage House.

Premier of Babcock/Franklin Video
2019-12-01 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Betty-Jo Cugini and Jim Karpechik
See it here first! We are premiering another outstanding documentary of our own Joshua Babcock and his friend Benjamin Franklin. Written by Betty-Jo Cugini and “starring” Ed Fazio and Tony Smith, all trustees of the Museum, this film is the result of much research and has been wonderfully filmed and edited by Jim Karpechik.
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

The DAR and Westerly, Rhode Island
2019-11-03 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Jackie Smith and Sandra Berman
Learn the significance of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the empowerment that it gave women to make a difference in their communities over the past 125 years; specifically, the effects on Westerly and how Westerly members of the organization made an impact nationally and globally.
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Monument Hunters: A little travel, a little history, a little mystery.
2019-10-13 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by John and Brenda Linton
Since 2009, John and Brenda Linton have been traveling the United States authenticating the monument orders from The Smith Granite Company records. Using their photographs, they will share their technique, along with specific locations and personal stories about the folks who bought the granite stones.
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Post Office Mural Story
2019-09-13 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Ellen Madison
Once there was a WPA granite mural planned for the Westerly Post Office. Whatever happened to it?
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Westerly Notables in Local Cemeteries
2019-08-05 18:30 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Babcock-Smith House Volunteers
Since this is Westerly’s 350th birthday, we are celebrating the lives of some men and women who have made notable contributions to our history. Walking through the various cemeteries would take forever, so come hear about these men and women, see their monuments, and then take your own tour. Please note that this a repeat of the program offered in June.
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Westerly Park/Downtown Tour
2019-07-08 18:30 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Babcock-Smith House Museum volunteers
Join us for a reprise of our popular downtown tour of Westerly granite buildings, monuments and architectural features. This year we will be adding elements found in Wilcox Park.
Meet on the esplanade in front of the Columbus statue in Wilcox Park. Free to all.

Westerly Notables in Local Cemeteries
2019-06-23 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Babcock-Smith House volunteers
Since this is Westerly’s 350th birthday, we are celebrating the lives of some men and women who have made notable contributions to our history. Walking through the various cemeteries would take forever, so come hear about these men and women, see their monuments, and then take your own tour.
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Westerly 350: Pokemon Go Historical Walking Tour of Westerly
2019-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Wilcox Park Gazebo
Join us for this multi-generational walking tour that brings the past 350 years alive through the mobile game of Pokemon Go’s local pokestops and gyms. Enjoy the stories of some of Westerly’s monuments, historical markers and more! Pokemon Go utilizes real-world locations of cultural and historical significance as ingame points-of-interest. Be prepared to be surprised by this enjoyable tour! Use Pokemon Go on your cell phone or look on with a friend.
Meet at Wilcox Park Gazebo , Free to all.

Richard Comolli, Master Granite Carver
2019-05-25 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by John Coduri
Learn how Richard Comolli continued the legacy of the Westerly Granite industry during the last half of the 20th Century.
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

A Postcard View of Westerly
2019-04-14 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Joseph Coduri
Enjoy this special view of Westerly as seen through its turn-of-the-century postcards.
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

125 Years of Westerly Library and Wilcox Park
2019-03-31 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by the authors of the book
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Smith Widows: Women with the Strength of Stone
2019-03-24 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Linda Smith Chaffee
Learn how three “Orlando Widows” met the challenges of raising family, operating a business, and managing a home.
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Blue and White: The History of Basketball at Westerly High School
2019-02-24 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Zachary Garceau
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Early Westerly 1660-1720
2019-02-19 18:30 | Westerly LIbrary Art Galler
Presented by Meg Barclay
Meg Barclay, a direct descendant of Tobias Saunders who was an incorporator of the Town of Westerly, will reprise her earlier well-received program on the early history of Westerly.
At the Westerly LIbrary Auditorium. Free to all.

Abraham Lincoln
2019-02-10 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Judge Frank Williams, local Lincoln scholar.
Judge Williams presents another fascinating program in his series on Abraham Lincoln.
At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Gallery Opening--Our Story: 350 Years
2019-02-06 18:00 | Westerly LIbrary Art Galler
Come see Westerly History illustrated by highlights from the collections of the Babcock-Smith House Museum and the Westerly Historical Society. The exhibit will run from February 6 through March 28 in the Westerly Library Gallery during regular library hours. Join us for the Grand Opening, preview the Babcock-Franklin documentary, and share in the refreshments
At the Westerly LIbrary Art Gallery. Free to all.

Holiday Boutique
2018-12-08 09:00 - 13:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for a holiday marketplace of cookie platters, assorted baked goods, handmade decorative greens, artisan-crafted soaps, hearty soups to go…and much, much more! Place a bid on one of many exquisite raffle baskets and remember to stop in at Joshuas’s Store to see what’s new.
At the Carriage House.

"Outback, or is this trip necessary?"
2018-09-23 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by Virginia Williams
Williams will present her entertaining program on the history and lore of the outhouse.
At the Carriage House. Not-yet members free; members free.

An Evening of Outdoor Art: A Stroll Down Cypress and Cedar Lanes
2018-08-13 18:00 | River Bend Cemetery, United States
Join us at River Bend Cemetery for a walking tour of various monuments near each other along two lanes. We will meet near the office and you may park there or on one of the upper streets, but please not on Cypress or Cedar.
Not-yet members $5.00: members free.

A Gettysburg Mystery: The monument to the 149th NY Infantry
2018-05-26 14:00 - 17:00 | BSHM Carriage House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Presented by: Tom Foley
July 2nd, 1863: a lone brigade faces overwhelming odds and saves the Union Army at Gettysburg, only to be forgotten by history. Hear the story of their heroic stand and why the Smith Granite Co. monument to the 149th NY has gone missing.
As part of the Open House, free tours will be given of the Babcock Smith House.
At the Carriage House. Program is free to all.
