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.
Presented by Zachary Garceau At the Carriage House. Free to all.
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.
Presented by the authors of the book At the Carriage House. Free to all.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
