Past Events

Our annual walking tour of Westerly granite in downtown Westerly always draws a crowd, so plan to be a part of it.  Look at buildings, monuments and infrastructure with fresh eyes and you will never look at them the same way again.  Meet at the esplanade in the park. Please...

We have chosen some of River Bend's most notable monuments to revisit, most done by Westerly's best sculptors and carvers.  Learn about them and about how the monuments exemplify their skills. Please note that the "rain" date of Thursday, July 9 will be in effect if the temperature is above...

Presented by Robert Madison and three readers On the anniversary of Bunker Hill, and two days before the anniversary of the date that the Bon Homme Richard sailed from France, this group will present a program around  Freneau's war poetry. Please note that this will be at the Westerly Library,...

Pesented by Sara Champlin Four members of the Babcock family were painted by Joseph Blackburn, one of the most sought-after portrait artists in America during the late 1750s and early 1760s. This demonstrates that some early residents of Westerly, Rhode Island were aware of artistic trends and talents beyond what...

Pesented by Sara Champlin Four members of the Babcock family were painted by Joseph Blackburn, one of the most sought-after portrait artists in America during the late 1750s and early 1760s. This demonstrates that some early residents of Westerly, Rhode Island were aware of artistic trends and talents beyond what...

Presented by John Concannon Dr. Concannon is a semi-retired pediatrician, but, importantly for us, also the historian for the Gaspee Days Committee. As such, he brings us information on this important Rhode Island event prior to the Declaration of Independence. Free for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.

Join us as we celebrate the 250 years since Rhode Island’s Renunciation Act which came before the Declaration of Independence. Our 1734 house will be filled with documents such as Joshua’s will and estate inventory, letters Franklin wrote to Joshua, furniture which graced those homes and even games and toys...

Presented by Peter Ogle A journey to uncover the history of some who were enslaved in Colonial Westerly. Free to members; $5.00 for not-yet members  

Presented by Hugh Barton During the course of a century (1850 - 1950), more than 100 granite companies arose in Westerly. At the industry's peak 20 - 30 companies were operating, so many companies came and went - lasting just years or decades or even a century. The company lifespans...

Presented by Peter Piacquadio and other musicians   Music was much more than entertainment during the Revolution — it carried narratives, spread political messages, and helped unify people in a time of conflict. Musicians will perform musical examples that follow the narrative Free for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.  

Do you need a unique gift or an experience just for you? Try a hands-on hearth cooking class. Cook colonial food in an open fireplace and bake oven before enjoying the meal you have prepared. We are offering two classes, February 21 and March 14. Classes are limited to seven...

Presented by Maureen Bjorkland Program highlights cooking and food preparation during the colonial period by comparing today's kitchen to the keeping room of the museum.  Differences in the diet and the eating habits of the 18th century compared to the 21st century. Free for members: $5.00 for not-yet members.

Rescheduled from January 11.  Judge Frank Williams, a perennial favorite at the museum, will talk about colonial courts and may even have a word or two to say about today's courts. Free for members: $5.00 for not-yet members.

Do you need a unique gift or an experience just for you? Try a hands-on hearth cooking class. Cook colonial food in an open fireplace and bake oven before enjoying the meal you have prepared. We are offering two classes, February 21 and March 14. Classes are limited to seven...

Presented by John Linton Although the Westerly granite companies are well-known for their works dealing with the Civil War, John, who is known for his painstaking research, has uncovered monuments dealing with the Revolutionary War and will share his discoveries. Free for members; $5.00 for not-yet members

Presented by Judge Frank Williams Judge Williams, a perennial favorite at the Museum, will share his knowledge about courts in early America.  Sure to be fascinating and, perhaps, a little timely. Snow date will be the following Sunday, January 18 Free to members; $5.00 for not-yet members

Presented by Vito DiPaola With the aid of photographs, maps and other illustrations, Vito will tell a short biographical story about Giuseppe Coduri, Giuseppe Gervasini, Attiilio Fraquelli, Feruccio Comolli, the Zerbarini brothers (Angelo and Columbus), the Cugini brothers and others.  He will focus on their hometowns, their voyages to the...

Why bake?  Come cookie shopping and, while picking out your platter of cookies, enjoy some free soup, muffins, freshly-baked cookies and hot cider.  Then head to the raffle baskets and to Joshua's Store where a fine selection of homemade items awaits. You can do the bulk of your holiday shopping...

  Presented by Richard Wolak It was more than 70 years after Antarctica was first sighted in 1820 that mankind finally began to explore the continent in 1892. The subsequent 30-year period is often referred to as the Heroic Age in Antarctica, a time of initial winter habitation and audacious...

Presented by Joe Coduri Joe's program will give us a sneak peek at his latest book of postcards sure to elicit nostalgia from local folks and be a perfect "learning tool," for those who arrived more recently. His captions are a history lesson in themselves. Joe will happy to sign...

Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society, this gathering of local history societies and museums will be held at the Westerly Armory.  Each group will have a table to share information about itself. The Babcock-Smith House Museum will be selling local history or colonial-themed books culled from our library.  This is...

Presented by Ashley Hanson James G. Batterson started his life as a son of a stone-cutter and went on to become so much more. Come learn about Batterson's work in Westerly and beyond presented by his descendant Ashley Hanson. Free for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.

If you have missed our downtown tours, you are in for a treat.  Bring a friend and grab dinner afterwards. Meet at the Wilcox Park Esplanade. Free for members: $5.00 for not-yet members

If you missed this tour in July, now is your chance.  This is a repeat and may require a bit more walking than our previous tours. Rain date is Tuesday August 12 Free for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.

Our new summer cemetery tour will include some one-of-kind features of River Bend.  This tour may include a bit more walking than previous tours.  Rain date will be Thursday July 10 and the tour will be repeated on Thursday, August 7. Free for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.

** This event has been cancelled due to extreme heat.**

Presented by Robert Madison How American poets saw and wrote about heroism, tragedy, hope and despair. Free to members; $5.00 for not-yet members

Following a short presentation at 2 pm by Hugh Barton of the history of the Smith Granite Company Store and the 1884 Stone, there will be free tours of the mansion.  We will also be debuting the placement of the 1884 stone, our self-guided tours, and the Clio Chilcot painting.,...

This cemetery tour at River Bend celebrates Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Month and is a repeat of the tour done in the summer of 2024.  There is no rain date.

Presented by Hugh Barton Matilda Browne, the only woman member of both the Cos Cob and Old Lyme artist colonies, was known for her paintings of cows, impressionist landscapes, and still lifes. She was a lifelong friend of Frederick R. and May F. Hoisington. Hoisington's Cayey-Caguas Tobacco Company had plantations...

Presented by John Linton Part 2 will deal with the Smith Granite Company's monuments and the sculptors and stonecutters who produced them along with the Gettysburg National Military Park's commitment to repairing the damage to its monuments. Free for members:  $5.00 for not-yet members

Presented by John Linton Part 1 will deal with David Wills and the creation of the Gettysburg National Cemetery and Soldiers' National Monument, David McConaughy and the creation of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, the formation of the Grand Army of the Republic and its lobbying of state legislatures to...

Granite used for infrastructure was and is a mainstay of the Westerly industry.  Hugh Barton will discuss the use of granite for paving stones for streets, crushed granite for airplane landing strips, and larger pieces for seawalls and breakwaters. These uses date from the earliest days of the granite industry...

Join us for a morning visit to the newly-revamped Joshua's store featuring items made by our docents and then enjoy some free soup, freshly-baked cookies and muffin tops, and hot cider.   Take home some of our justly well-known cookie platters, choose some baskets to drop some raffle tickets in, and...

Suzanne and Stephen Capizzano of "Olive Oils and Vinegars" in Pawcatuck, CT will be bringing us a presentation on “What lives beyond the olive tree?” They will talk about the fresh seasonal extra virgin olive oils and discuss the different grades of olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars; as well...

Presented by Catherine Shotick Catherine Shotick, the director of the Westerly Museum of American Impressionism, will speak about the construction of the new museum and the vision for the space once it opens.  She will also provide a brief background on American Impressionism and the artwork that visitors will be...

This tour of the monuments in the middle of the River Bend Cemetery is a repeat of the one offered in July.  Rain date will be August 13. Free for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.  

Join us for a tour of monuments in the middle of River Bend Cemetery.  The tour will be offered once in July and once in August.  Rain date for July will be Thursday the 11th and for August will be the 13th. Free for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.

  Presented by Sophia Kamps Behind the locked doors of Woodlawn Cemetery's mausoleums lie over twelve hundred stained-glass  windows, chronicling stained glass in America from the late 1870's to the late 1920's.  Since 2020, a team of conservators and curators has been surveying the collection.  Sophia will discuss the process...

Presented by Ellen and Bob Madison and Bob Boucher The intriguing story of a recent addition to the granite exhibit.  What connection to the granite industry can a Civil War musket have?  Come and find out. Free as part of our annual Open House which runs from 2-5.  Program will...

Presented by Susan Jerome The Museum has lent four of its samplers to the Gilbert Stuart Museum for its exhibit Embroidered Lives: South County Samplers and Their Stories which runs from April 28 through July 28.  Jerome will speak on various aspects of samplers and their documentation. Free for members: $5.00...

Presented by the Babcock-Smith House Museum Volunteers Join us for a walking tour of a small section of River Bend Cemetery in Westerly where the lions lie down with the lambs and the angels watch over them. Guides will introduce a variety of monuments, most of them made from local...

Presented by Bob Reiger e-NABLE is a global network of thousands of home hobbyists who volunteer their time, talent and resources to 3D print and assemble low-cost hand and arm prostheses for both children and adults.  With the cost of a professional state -of -the- art hand prosthetic approaching $75,000,...

Presented by Maureen Bjorkland. Join us as we explore the connection between the Babcock Smith House Museum and Wallace Nutting. Wallace Nutting was a photographer, artist and author who was born and lived most of his life in New England. Free for members; $5.00 for not-yet members.

Hugh Barton will share his findings on some of the companies, including Calder & Carnie, Jonathan Lanphear, WR Frazier, and Orlando Smith North Quarry, which quarried the lesser known Westerly Red and Pink Granite. $5 for not- yet members.

Take home our popular cookie platters and homemade biscotti.  Shop early at Joshua's Store and enter our gift certificate raffle.  Free hot cider, muffins, gourmet soup and Museum Tours.

Presented by Suzanne Matteson Suzanne will share her research on Harry Babcock, whose portrait is featured in both the Museum house and the Stonington Historical Society Palmer Mansion. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.

Preview: 1:00 pm Auction: 2:00 pm Huge auction, conducted by Bob Ward, features antiques, primitives, country pieces, big and small. Something for everyone. Postings will be made and updated regularly at auctionzip.com. Once there, just type in “RI” and look for “Your auctioneer Bob Ward.” His ID number is 3745....

Presented by Maureen Bjorkland This presentation explores how canning foodstuffs has developed over the years. Fruit jars, more commonly known as canning or mason jars, in their amazing array of colors, sizes and shapes will be displayed! At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.

Walking Tour of significant Westerly granite buildings, monuments, and other often overlooked examples of the contributions of Westerly granite craftsmen. Meet at the Columbus Statue in Wilcox Park across from the Town Hall. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.

Walking Tour of significant Westerly granite buildings, monuments, and other often overlooked examples of the contributions of Westerly granite craftsmen. Meet at the Columbus statue in Wilcox Park across from the Town Hall. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.

Free tours. Joshua’s Store open. Program TBA

Presented by Edward Gradilone Italian immigrants settled here more than one hundred years ago, bringing with them many traditions. What traditions are still alive and well today? What traditions still exist, but have changed: What traditions are no longer practiced? At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet...

Presented by Museum Volunteers Once again, we are participating in Historical Cemeteries Month sponsored statewide by Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission. In collaboration with the River Bend Cemetery, we will be conducting a walking tour of a small section of the cemetery. Our goal is three-fold. By examining...

Presented by John Linton This program will focus on the closing of cemeteries in San Francisco and the destruction of monuments there, and the movement of the Horace Greeley statue in NYC, the John Mason statue in Connecticut, the Stonewall Jackson statue in VA, and the Soldiers and Sailors Civil...

Presented by Hugh Barton Sunday, In his research, Hugh has discovered some fascinating local granite stories which he will share with us. At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.

Presented by Ed Fazio and Tony Smith If you missed the original presentation, come see photos of seldom-seen features, such as the Roman archway in the basement, and share your stories. At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.

The Babcock-Smith House docents will be selling cookies, raffle baskets and gift certificates. Joshua’s Store will be open. Complimentary hot cider, cookies, and mini-muffins. Free tours of the holiday -decorated mansion.

rain date July 14 rain date August 11 Presented by Museum volunteers Museum volunteers will share insights into the monuments in an older section of River Bend Cemetery. This year the tour will focus on the people in this section rather than the granite details of the monuments. Parking is...

Save the date for another of our delectable tea parties in the Carriage House to celebrate the opening of Little Victorians, our latest exhibit depicting the world of children during the Victorian Age and beyond. Enjoy a program (to be announced) as well as the usual delicious luncheon fare prepared...

Join us as Gertrude Smith shares her memories of the history of the trust. She and her husband Isaac were part of the history for over forty years of the museum’s development. “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Carriage House Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.

Join us for our annual open house featuring the opening event of Little Victorians, a charming new exhibit from the Museum’s textile collection featuring children’s clothing, toys, games and books, along with an exquisite collection of christening gowns from the Victorian Age and beyond. View the beautiful handiwork on the...

(rain date May 1) Presented by River Bend Cemetery and the Babcock-Smith House Museum The Open House at River Bend Cemetery will celebrate the major renovation of its office and invites the public to tour the office, view exhibits, and take short tours of selected stones in the cemetery. Opening...

Presented by Matthew Hayden Hayden, a Westerly police detective who enjoys treasure hunting with a metal detector, will discuss and display some of the many historical items found locally including coins, buttons, buckles, and many more. At the Carriage House Free to all

Presented by Bob Madison Retired English professor Bob Madison will offer a discussion of the books of Sherlock Holmes—not the books the famous detective appeared in, but the books that appeared in the famous stories. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was himself especially fond of books, as he wrote in his...

Presented by Robert Boucher Boucher, a Civil War reenactor for almost thirty years, will include a discussion and demonstration of the typical gear worn and used by a Civil War soldier as well as a review of a typical soldier’s food, medical care, working conditions, unit marching procedures and unit...

Presented by Peter PIacquadio and muscians Come hear the music which Abraham Lincoln loved. Brass trio with narration. At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.

Cookie platters, raffle of gift certificates, Joshua’s Store and tours of the decorated mansion house. Babcock Smith House Carriage House. Current Rhode Island Covid rules in effect.

Join author and historian, Marty Podskoch, for a talk about his new travel book, The Rhode Island 39 Club, that encourages people to visit all 39 towns and villages in the RI. Babcock Smith House Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for non-members Current Rhode Island Covid rules in effect.

(Raindate Sunday Sept 19) Save the date! The Babcock-Smith House has cleared out the historic home's attic and we're going to auction off the treasures outdoors on Saturday, September 18th. Preview and vendors open at 1 PM, and the auction will start at 2 PM. If you'd like a sneak...

(rain date Thursday August 12) Presented by Museum volunteers Museum volunteers will share insights into the monuments in a section in River Bend Cemetery along the river. Parking is available on the streets by the fence close to the river. We will meet at the large Nardone monument along the...

Presented by Museum volunteers Museum volunteers will share insights into the monuments in a section in River Bend Cemetery along the river. Parking is available along the streets by the fence along the river. We will all meet at the large Nardone monument along the river. River Bend Cemetery Not-yet...

POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 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...

Visit the museum all gussied up for Christmas. Visits are by small family groups and reservations must be made ahead of time. All COVID guidelines are in effect. Call 401-596-5704 for reservations. Thursday, Dec. 3 - reservations available at 6 PM and 7 PM Friday, Dec. 4 - same as...

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.

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 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...

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...

(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....

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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...

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...

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...

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 Babcock-Smith House Volunteers Since this is Westerly’s 350th birthday, we are celebrating the lives of some men and women who have made notable contributions to our history. Walking through the various cemeteries would take forever, so come hear about these men and women, see their monuments, and then...

Presented by Babcock-Smith House Museum volunteers Join us for a reprise of our popular downtown tour of Westerly granite buildings, monuments and architectural features. This year we will be adding elements found in Wilcox Park. Meet on the esplanade in front of the Columbus statue in Wilcox Park. Free to...

Presented by Babcock-Smith House volunteers Since this is Westerly’s 350th birthday, we are celebrating the lives of some men and women who have made notable contributions to our history. Walking through the various cemeteries would take forever, so come hear about these men and women, see their monuments, and then...

Join us for this multi-generational walking tour that brings the past 350 years alive through the mobile game of Pokemon Go’s local pokestops and gyms. Enjoy the stories of some of Westerly’s monuments, historical markers and more! Pokemon Go utilizes real-world locations of cultural and historical significance as ingame points-of-interest....

Presented by John Coduri Learn how Richard Comolli continued the legacy of the Westerly Granite industry during the last half of the 20th Century. At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Presented by Joseph Coduri Enjoy this special view of Westerly as seen through its turn-of-the-century postcards. At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Presented by the authors of the book At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Presented by Linda Smith Chaffee Learn how three "Orlando Widows" met the challenges of raising family, operating a business, and managing a home. At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Presented by Zachary Garceau At the Carriage House. Free to all.

Presented by Meg Barclay Meg Barclay, a direct descendant of Tobias Saunders who was an incorporator of the Town of Westerly, will reprise her earlier well-received program on the early history of Westerly. At the Westerly LIbrary Auditorium. Free to all.

Presented by Judge Frank Williams, local Lincoln scholar. Judge Williams presents another fascinating program in his series on Abraham Lincoln. At the Carriage House. Free to all.

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...

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.

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 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: 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...

Presented by Rebecca Nolan 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...

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 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 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...

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.

At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

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...

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...

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,...

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 Elizabeth Wharburton, architectural historian at the State Historic Preservation Office At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

Presented by Joy Emery, Professor Emerita & Curator, URI Commercial Pattern Archive HIstoric sewing patterns; Emery's collection of patterns is the largest known. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

Presented by Loren Spears, Exectutive Director of Tomaquag Museum Narragansett history and culture, the Indigenous Empowerment Network, and the growth of the award-winning Tomaquag Museum. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

Presented by Judge Frank Williams, noted Lincoln scholar At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

Saturday, Dec 3, 9:00 am -1:00 pm Celebration of Trees* Joshua's Store and Bazaar Sunday, Dec 4, 2:00 - 4:00 pm 2:00 - 2:45: Free Holiday Concert featuring Tenor Michael Grills and Chris Allen 2:45 (or following concert) - 4:00: Celebration of Trees* 2:00 - 4:00: Joshua's Store *Celebration of...

Presented by Sam Pierson, volunteer cooper at Mystic Seaport At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; members free.

Don King will speak about the Quonset Air Museum: its collections and past and future plans. At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; members free.

Robert Degoursey from the Westerly Pawcatuck Region of the Antique Automobiles Club of America to speak about classic car resotration and history. Come early to see the classic cars parked at the Babcock-Smith House for the event. At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; members free.

Bring your sampler from the 17th, 18th or 19th century to be photographed, documented and entered into a national database. At the Carriage House. Not-yet members $5.00; members free.

Susan Jerome, our ever-popular “textilian,” will discuss and illustrate the role of samplers. Although attendees are welcome to bring one sampler to this event, they may bring multiple samplers to our upcoming Sampler Documentation Day event being held on October 1, 2016. At the Central Baptist Church. Not-yet-members $5.00; members...

Captain Bill Palmer and Greg Pettys produced a documentary on the U-853. This is the U-boat sunk on the last day of WW II off Block Island. They will discuss the documentary and the book Bill has published. At the Carriage House. Not-yet-members $5.00; members free.

Presented by Dr. Allen Leadbetter Dr. Leadbetter will share his insights on the history, anatomy, and physiology of gall stones. He will show videos of open and laparoscopic surgery. Can you stomach them? Bring in your own gall stones for show and tell! At the Carriage House. Not-yet-members $5.00; members...

Presented by John B. Coduri John will share historic photos as he illustrates his talk about the Bonner Monument Company. He will also show photographs of some of the many monuments produced at the Ashaway Road shed. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

Presented by Patricia Perry Join us for the opening event of the Babcock-Smith House Museum's exciting upcoming exhibit of Victorian lingerie. This formal tea party in the Carriage House will feature Patricia Perry, the popular historical interpreter (you may remember her from our Doll Teas), as well as the usual...

Presented by Meg Barclay English settlement in Westerly from 1660 to 1720. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

The Babcock-Smith House will be open for tours admission free. The Granite Museum in our Carriage House will also be open with new displays and Joshua’s Store will have wonderful handmade items and more available for purchase. Refreshments served in the Carriage House complements of our Docents. Stop by to...

Presented by Charlene Senical Upon the discovery in December 2003 of two 1938 Westerly Sun articles on the passing of Mary Noyes Rogers, initial research has culminated into a 10+ year journey of undocumented Westerly and Pawcatuck history. This talk will focus on the probate records of Ms. Rogers and...

Presented by Jane Maxson and Cheryl Bamberg At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

Presented by Robert Webb of Charter Oak Scanning At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

Presented by Joseph Coduri “Rhode Island Railroad Depots,” recently published by Joseph Coduri, illustrates the rich heritage which railroads played in the economic and social history of our state. Using images from his post card collection, Joe provides the reader with a nostalgic and visual ride along Rhode Island railroads....

Presented by Tony Nunes and Simon Holt, from the United Theater At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

Presented by Judge Frank Williams, noted Lincoln scholar. At the Carriage House. Non-yet-members $5.00; members free.

Friday, Dec 4, 7-9 pm Celebration of Trees* Joshua's Store and Bazaar Enjoy our courtyard with its holiday lighting Saturday, Dec 5, 9 am -10 pm Bazaar: baked goods and cookies, muffins and coffee, crafty kitchen items, gently-used Christmas items, basket raffle, holiday greens, PBS video, granite book, and Joshua's...

Using an 1878 Narragansett Weekly article as his guide, Lido Mochetti will share photos and stories of 1878 businesses and people, including the Fat Man's Club, hotels, mills, and the granite industry. At the Carriage House. Non-members $5.00; members free.

Presented by the Westerly Historical Society Christian McBurney, http://christianmcburney.com/Historian, Author,publisher and editor-in-chief of The Online Review of Rhode Island History, at www.smallstatebighistory.com. Espionage played a vital role during the Revolutionary War in Rhode Island, both when the British and later the French occupied Newport and the rest of Aquidneck Island....

Barbara Barber, nationally known quilter, will present a program marked with her creativity and sense of humor. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Susan Jerome, textile expert from the Unversity of Rhode Island will explore the many changes that occurred throughout the time period depicted in Downton Abbey and how these changes influenced fashion. The social, technological, and political changes of the early twentieth century were reflected in the notable evolution of women's...

Linda Chaffee, granite historian, will feature Westerly granite monuments in four of the five boroughs of New York City and illustrate how they document our history from our infancy through World War I. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Phil Clark, Professor of Gerontology at the University of Rhode Island, will lead us in a discussion of all the ways we can stay healthy as we get older. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Elizabeth Fitzroy joined the Peace Corps when she was 57 and spent two years living in a town in Ganzu Province where she taught English in a local college. She will share her experiences living in China and interacting with the Chinese. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Tour the museum, see the new home of the Westerly Historical Society, enjoy a preview of the new Westerly Granite Exhibit and savor refreshments served by our docents. Free to all

Ann Snowden Johnson, President of the Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Assoxiation (WHLKA), will present a secriptive history of the first Watch Hill lighthouse built in 1808 through current projects factin the association. At the Carriage House

Paul Wood, author and expert in historic tools, will trace the changes in granite industry technology. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Bruce Brawley will share his fascination with stone walls, a unique feature of the New England region. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Roberta Mudge Humble President, Westerly Armory Restoration, Inc. The oldest of the standing armories in Rhode Island was built in 1835 and the newest in 1928. Brick and granite, wood and stone - these 18 armories have survived through times where lesser architecture would have failed - over half of...

Christopher Allen will present At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Harry and Maureen Bjorkland of the Rhode Island Antique Tractor Club will discuss the history of farm tractors and the growing hobby of collecting antique tractors. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Betty-Jo Cugini Greene, former Channel 10 news director, will present At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Former Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Frank Williams will speak about the effect of peace negotiations on Lincoln's re-election campaign in 1864 At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Holiday Concert in the Carriage House at 2 pm will feature Dunn's Corners Community Bell Ringers, Michael Grillo soloist and the Westerly High School vocal emsemble. Refreshments will be served following the concert. The Celebration of Trees will be open from 2:45 to 5:00 pm. Holiday shopping available at Joshua's...

The Bazaar and more Stock up on Baked Goods and Cookies Take a chance at the Basket raffle Take a break with Muffins and Coffee Find a bargain at Christmas Past-gently used Christmas item Find a one of a kind item at Crafted Christmas--handcrafted new ornaments for your tree. Greens...

Tour the Celebration of trees at the museum Preview shop at the bazaar and Joshua's store Enjoy refreshments in the Carriage House $10 per person; children under 12 free. Weekend ticket $15

A World of Needlework will present a variety of embroidery, knitting, quilting, needlepoint, and hooking samples from Panama, Russia, Egypt, Canada, and Laos along with their techniques and stories. Nancy's own work will illustrate the many and surprising sources of needlework design. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

A bountiful buffet luncheon of scrumptious vegetarian dishes is served at this popular annual event. See the expanded Carriage House and enjoy a delicious, hearty luncheon of vegetarian entrees, soups and desserts. Tickets available at door for $10.00.

October 5, Professor David J. Silverman will discuss his new book, Ninigret, Sachem of the Niantics and Narragansetts: Diplomacy, War, and the Balance of Power in Seventeenth-Century New England and Indian Country. At the Carriage House, Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society, Free

The premier of the upcoming PBS video based on the book Built from Stone: The Westerly Granite Story. At the Carriage House. Members only

Granite historian Linda Smith Chaffee will explore the role of Westerly Granite in building the skyline of New York City. From skyscrapers to mansions to a sewage treatment plant Westerly granite was there. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Bob Madison, whose HO scale “Ninigret Cove Branch” was featured in Model Railroader will present "A Lionel Christmas in July." He will discuss how to assemble an under-the-tree Christmas-themed train layout. During the presentation participants will have the chance to put the finishing touches on the layout and run a...

Robert D. Madison, Professor Emeritus, U.S. Naval Academy is editor of The Man Without a Country and Other Novel Writings by Edward Everett Hale. With him we wll commemorate Edward Everett Hale’s “The Man Without a Country” 150th Anniversary. See, handle, and read the earliest editions of this famous American...

Local views of the Westerly area beaches will be shown throughout the presentation by Joseph E. Coduri, formerly of Westerly. He has been collecting post cards and preparing post card checklists for more than 30 years with a specialty in Rhode Island villages and railroad stations. He is an active...

Nancy Balentine, a local quilter, began quilting when she was 35 and has continued to the present. The first part of her program will feature quilts that honor children's art and needleworkers' pieces preserved in quilts. The second part will feature quilts that teach literature, featuring fables, favorite stories and...

Newport Preservation Society's Gardens and grounds Director Jeff Curtis will present a talk on the preservation and history of the various trees and gardens at the Newport Mansions. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society. At the Babcock-Smith House, Carriage House. Free & Open to the Public.

Susan Sullivan Brocato, great-granddaughter of John B. Sullivan, will trace the history of the Sullivan Granite Company, explain the quarrying process and show examples of monuments made from Sullivan Granite. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Marty Podskoch will present a program on the Civilian Conservation Corps in RI and CT. During the 1930s, taking advantage of the public works programs offered by the Depression-era New Deal, Burlingame became home to the 141st Company of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Learn its significant contribution. At the Carriage...

John B. Coduri will share historic photos as he illustrates his talk about the Joseph Coduri Granite Company. He will also show pictures of some of the outstanding monuments produced on Oak Street. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

December 8-15, 2013 (closed Tuesday) Sundays (2-5pm) Monday (4-7pm) Wednesday (4-8pm) Thursday and Friday (4-7pm) and Saturday and Sunday (2-5pm) Each room of the historic home will feature trees each decorated with a different theme. There will also be handmade decorations for sale and special events during the week. Members:...

Come do your Christmas shopping for gifts for someone else or for yourself. Greens, gently-used Christmas-related items, collectibles and cookies.

Pat Conley will give a presentation of his newest two books “ The Makers of Modern Rhode Island, 1790-1860” and “People, Places, Laws, and Lore or the Ocean State”. At the Carriage House.

Local views of the Westerly area will be used throughout the presentation which traces the historic and social development of the post card from the late 19th century into the mid-20th century. Joseph E. Coduri, formerly of Westerly, has been collecting post cards and preparing post card checklists for more...

Join us for seven vegetarian soup and chili offerings and four different kinds of breads. At the Carriage House. $10.00 at the door.

Brian Cooper from Early New England Restorers will present a talk on the restoration project on the Pendleton-Chapman House of Avondale. His talk and accompanying video & time-lapse photography will cover the origins of the homestead, the deconstruction, and how the timbers are being restored. At the Carriage House

Once again the Babcock-Smith House Museum will participate in Museum Day. In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket…for free....

Frank Heppner will present this program sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society. At the Carriage

Linda Chaffee will illustrate the progression of Chickamauga (Georgia) from a battlefield to the first Civil War military park. Her focus will be on the development of the Ohio monuments and we will discover the reason for the unusual acorn monument. Also included will be a quick look at the...

In the third of a series of programs combining an account of a Civil War battle and the role that the Westerly granite industry played in commemorating that battle, Cpl. V. E. Johnson will discuss the Battle of Chickamauga, the site of the largest Union defeat in the western theater...

The Museum's docents have scheduled another of their very popular summer Doll Teas on July 17 this year. Guests bring their favorite dolls for a lovely afternoon tea in the Carriage House and a bit of history. Apart from providing the delicious desserts, docents take our guests on a short...

Granite historian Linda Smith Chaffee will examine the monuments from Westerly that commemorate this pivotal battle of the Civil War. Hear the stories that the monuments tell. Appreciate the skill of the statue cutters in capturing emotions. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free

Cpl. V. E. Johnson, Battery C, First Rhode Island Light Artillery will focus on the battle of Little Round Top and the three Union officers whose heroic actions turned the tide: General John Buford, General George S. Greene of Rhode Island, and LTC Joshua Chamberlain, whose famous and creative manuver...

Edie Clark has written extensively about New England in award-winning feature stories and columns for Yankee magazine for more than thirty years. Through the 1980s and the 1990s, she was Senior Editor for Yankee magazine. She has taught at several colleges. Among her many books are Monadnock Tales, a long...

Les Rolston, author of several books on Civil War "ordinary people who do extraordinary things" will present a program based on his book Long Time Gone: Neighbors Divided by Civil War. It is an epic story of two young Rhode Islanders—boyhood friends from the sleepy seaside village of Pawtuxet—who as...

Scott Molloy, Professor of Labor Relations at the University of Rhode Island and historian, will speak on “Hidden Rhode Island History”. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society.

Although it is not true, many people believe that when Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe, he said, “So this is the little lady that started this great war.” It is true, however, that this novel helped lay the ground work for the Civil War. Presented by Ellen Madison whose doctoral...

Linda Welters, Professor and Textile Department co-chair at the University of Rhode Island, will speak on the history of Rhode Island quilts. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society.

Jason Mancini, researcher, Mashantucket Pequot Museum, will speak on his research of the various local Indian tribes' mapping project and significance in Westerly, and Westerly’s north end development after 1910. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society.

In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the date that the Emanicaption Proclamation went into effect, former Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Frank Williams will trace the legal status of African Americans from the time before the Emancipation Proclamation to the present. This program is part of...

Don't miss out on our last day of the event! Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will surely be a highlight of your holiday season. Today a museum docent will be on hand to read holiday stories...

Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will surely be a highlight of your holiday season. Today docents will greet you in Victorian costume! Click here for a PDF of our Celebration of Trees poster. Non-members $10.00; ages...

Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will surely be a highlight of your holiday season. Today our special guest is Deborah O'Connor, Westerly artist and owner of Silhouettes by Deborah O'Connor. She will be at the Museum...

Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will surely be a highlight of your holiday season. Click here for a PDF of our Celebration of Trees poster. Non-members $10.00; ages 5-12 $3.00, under 5 years and members free.

Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will surely be a highlight of your holiday season. Today our special guest is Deborah O'Connor, Westerly artist and owner of Silhouettes by Deborah O'Connor. She will be at the Museum...

Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will surely be a highlight of your holiday season. Click here for a PDF of our Celebration of Trees poster. Non-members $10.00; ages 5-12 $3.00, under 5 years and members free.

Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will surely be a highlight of your holiday season. Today our special guest is Santa! Parents and grandparents are welcome to photograph children with their own cameras. Click here for a...

Opening day of the Babcock-Smith House Celebration of Trees. Every room in the museum will sport trees thematically decorated by individuals, businesses, or non-profits in the area. This will surely be a highlight of your holiday season. Today docents will greet you in Victorian costume! Non-members $10.00; ages 5-12 $3.00,...

Local residents tell us that the Babcock-Smith House Christmas Bazaar is one of their annual favorites! Holiday decorative greens, collectibles, Grandma's Attic, and our homemade cookies and baked items are especially popular. Coffee and muffins will be served in the dining room of the Museum House. Joshua's Store is especially...

Frank Grzyb, author of Rhode Island's Civil War Hospital: Life and Death at Portsmouth Grove 1862-1865, will speak. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society.

A bountiful buffet luncheon of scrumptious vegetarian dishes is served at this popular annual event. Come and enjoy a delicious meal that you'll never feel guilty about. Remember when Mom and Grandma reminded us to eat our vegetables? They knew what they were talking about. Guided tours of the historic...

This workshop, sponsored by the RI Daughters of the American Revolution, will concentrate on the features of numerous websites that are aids in doing genealogical research. Most often used Ancestry.com has many components that are under-utilized, as well as attributes that provide the ability to communicate with yet unknown family...

"Banker, farmer, Quaker, abolitionist, pacifist, family folklore, tangential topics and documented details of private converstions with President Lincoln during the Civil War" is how Harvey Perry II describes his talk about his ancestor, Charles Perry. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Once again the Babcock-Smith House Museum will participate in Museum Day. In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket…for free....

Eric Fiske of Watch Hill Farms will present a program on beekeeping with a connection to John Babcock and his wife Mary Lawton, the first white settlers in Westerly and believed to be the first beekeepers in Rhode Island. Watch Hill Farms is on the site of the Babcock Homestead...

The Battle of Antietam took place on September 16-18, 1862. Westerly granite has a major presence on the battlefield today. Granite Historian Linda Smith Chaffee will show examples of Westerly granite monuments at Antietam. Learn about the design of Civil War Monuments and the role of Westerly in commemorating the...

An old soldier recalls an historic and personal perspective of the Battle of Antietam in this one-man show. Presented by Cpl. V. E. Johnson, Battery C, First Rhode Island Light Artillery. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free

Come take a break from modern life and experience the crafts of years past! Learn what life was like for people of different eras with hands on projects that were common years ago. Participants will get the chance to create a traditional craft to take home. July 23rd - Tin...

Come take a break from modern life and experience the crafts of years past! Learn what life was like for people of different eras with hands on projects that were common years ago. Participants will get the chance to create a traditional craft to take home. July 23rd - Tin...

The Museum's docents have scheduled two of their very popular summer Doll Teas on July 18 and August 15 (both Wednesdays) this year. Guests bring their favorite dolls for a lovely afternoon tea in the Carriage House and a bit of history. Apart from providing the delicious desserts, docents take...

You might have wished you had married "old money," but George Champlin IV will talk about the real thng, including some old Westerly money. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free

Come take a break from modern life and experience the crafts of years past! Learn what life was like for people of different eras with hands on projects that were common years ago. Participants will get the chance to create a traditional craft to take home. July 23rd - Tin...

Come take a break from modern life and experience the crafts of years past! Learn what life was like for people of different eras with hands on projects that were common years ago. Participants will get the chance to create a traditional craft to take home. July 23rd - Tin...

The Museum's docents have scheduled two of their very popular summer Doll Teas on July 18 and August 15 (both Wednesdays) this year. Guests bring their favorite dolls for a lovely afternoon tea in the Carriage House and a bit of history. Apart from providing the delicious desserts, docents take...

James Tertius DeKay, noted author of historic books, will present a program on Stonington's role in the War of 1812 as we mark its 200th anniversary. A related exhibit, featuring items owned by the Museum and others lent by Trustee Ed Fazio, will be on display in the Isaac G....

Westerly Historical Society Annual Meeting Form will come with newsletter. Masonic Lodge, 20 Elm Street Alan Peck, manager of Wilcox Park, will present a program on the three landscape architects who had an important influence on the design of Wilcox Park.

This workshop, presented by the Phebe Greene Ward Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will provide instruction on how to set up your family tree with the aid of a free program available on the internet, as well as forms that will be provided. Participants are encouraged to...

"War memorials have a story to tell," says Patti Cassidy, writer and filmmaker with a passion for public sculptures. "When battles end and the din of guns and drums subsides, grieving survivors raise stone and bronze monuments to remember their dead; they are Frozen Glory". This talk explores these monuments....

Presented by Helen Farrell Allen, Principal of Tempus Fugit and sponsored by the Washington Trust Company. "Mrs. Allen has studied Governor Ward (1725-1776) at the National Archives in Philadelphia. A crucial delegate to both Continental Congresses, Ward died of smallpox on March 26, 1776. The Archives welcomed the RIHS letter...

Noted Lincoln scholar Frank Williams will share a bit of his knowledge on the above-mentinoed topics as we mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free.

Come learn about the only 19th century up and down, or sash-type, sawmill that still operates with its original equipment on its original site. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society At the Carriage House. Free

"Wrecks Along the Shore" a presentation by Dwight Brown of shipwrecks off the shore of Southern Rhode Island. Sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society. At the Carriage House.