Special Exhibits

Special Exhibit

Town Games: The History of Sports in Westerly

Sports often bring a community together and Westerly is no exception. This special exhibit contains artifacts from the Westerly Historical Society’s collections which showcase the town’s rich sporting history.

Among the items that will be displayed are uniforms, scorecards, programs, and photographs from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.

Exhibit runs through October 30, 2025

Past Special Exhibits

Past Special Exhibit

The Wallace Nutting Connection

Wallace Nutting, noted author, maker of reproduction furniture, and photographer of landscapes and colonial interiors which might be later hand-tinted, had a connection to the Museum.

This special exhibit is a result of a letter from him to Phebe Smith discovered last year and features both furniture and hand-tinted photographs as well as ephemera.

Exhibit ran from July 28th to October 27, 2024.

Joshua’s Store

A Variety Of Items For Your Home And Gift Giving

The shop is open during museum hours and special events.

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