Past Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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. […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

(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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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+ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

"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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

"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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

"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.