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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.