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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Presented by John Coduri An enjoyable program on how and why many Westerly Street names were chosen over the years. At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5; free for members.

Visit the museum all gussied up for Christmas. Visits are by small family groups and reservations must be made ahead of time. All COVID guidelines are in effect. Call 401-596-5704 for reservations. Thursday, Dec. 3 - reservations available at 6 PM and 7 PM Friday, Dec. 4 - same as Thursday Saturday, Dec. 5 - […]

POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 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.

Presented by Museum volunteers Museum volunteers will share insights into the monuments in a section in River Bend Cemetery along the river. Parking is available along the streets by the fence along the river. We will all meet at the large Nardone monument along the river. River Bend Cemetery Not-yet members $5; free for members. […]

(rain date Thursday August 12) Presented by Museum volunteers Museum volunteers will share insights into the monuments in a section in River Bend Cemetery along the river. Parking is available on the streets by the fence close to the river. We will meet at the large Nardone monument along the river. River Bend Cemetery Not-yet […]

(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 […]