32nd Annual Rhode Island Statewide Historic Preservation Conference For information and registration for this whole day conference, which will take place in locations in Wath Hill and Westerly, see www.preservationconference.com.
Presented by South County Sampler Initiative Come learn how objects such as schoolgirl samplers can be used to understand the lives of young children long ago. Hands-on activities will include making a bookmark with cross-stitched initials and solving the mystery of Clarissa. Program is offered as part of the South County Sampler Initiative funded by […]
Presented by South County Sampler Initiative Last fall people brought in samplers to be documented as part of the South County Sampler Initiative. This program will share the findings of that documentation and explore the history of schoolgirl samplers. Samplers from the Museum will be on display and audience members are invited to bring their […]
The tour will include a variety of buildings and monuments which demonstrate the importance which Westerly granite played in Westerly's downtown history. Meet on park esplanade at 6:30. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring fluids if hot. Tour will last about an hour. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
That's the whimsical title of a new exhibit in the Isaac G. Smith Jr. Room featuring items such as handbags, parasols, shoes, bonnets, and jewelry from the Museum's Collection. This new exhibit is included with the normal tour of the 1734 Colonial Mansion and the Westerly Granite Industry Museum. Tours are free for Museum members […]
This tour is an introduction to the various types of monuments in River Bend cemetery with the emphasis on those of Westerly granite. Later tours will focus on other specific subjects. Meet at the cemetery office. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring fluids. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
Linda Smith Chaffee will present a program linking Westerly Granite, the Library, and the Civil War. This program will be held at the Westerly Public Library – Westerly’s Civil War Memorial. Program is free to all. Note event location: Westerly Public Library
Presented by William Hosley This program will focus on the well-connected James Batterson of the New England Granite Company, who was responsible for building impressive buildings and monuments made from Westerly Granite. He parlayed his political connections into commissions for the most important war memorials and monuments in the country, including the signature monuments at […]
Presented by Anastasia Goodman (aka Harriet Grayson), author Anastasia Goodman discusses the Battle of Stalingrad through readings from her Sasha Perlov mystery series ("Loose Ends" & "Death and Diamonds") with a discussion of hte actual epic battle. "It was one of the most significant battles of the 20th century. Historians consider it the turning point […]
The 1734 mansion house, decorated for the holiday, and the Westerly Granite Museum will be open to the public at no charge. Free refreshments will be available. Fresh holiday sprays and cookie platters will be offered for sale, and the museum store is stocked with handmade holiday items. There will also be a raffle of […]
At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.
Presented by Judge Frank Williams, local Lincoln scholar. Judge Williams will explore pardons during and after the Civil War. At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; members free.
Presented by Joseph Coduri “Rhode Island Towns and Villages: a postcard view,” recently published by Joseph Coduri, illustrates the rich heritage of the small towns and villages of our state. Using images from his post card collection, Joe provides the reader with a nostalgic trip back in time. At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; […]
Presented by Pamela Scott Once the Pawcatuck River was dotted with textile mills, now mostly inactive. Pamela Scott will share the history of one of those mills. At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; members free.
Presented by Ed Fazio and Tony Smith Ed Fazio and Tony Smith will show photos of seldom-seen features, such as the Roman archway in the basement, and share new stories about the history of the museum house. At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; members free.
