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.

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.