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.
Presented by John Coduri John Coduri will explore the contributions of this small Pawcatuck company which specialized in fine carvings on public buildings as well as gravestone work. Founded in 1933 by carver Angelo Buzzi and continued by his son Harold, Buzzi Memorials is now owned by Richard Brooks. At the Carriage House. Not-yet members […]
Presented by Rebecca Nolan At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; members free.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
