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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.