Upcoming Events
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
We have chosen some of the masterpieces in River Bend Cemetery to revisit. Each monument exemplifies the extraordinary skills of both the sculptor and the carver. If you missed the […]
Presented by Lawrence Erhart Owner of Colonial Coins and Currency and active in many coin collecting organizations, Larry will share his knowledge of early local currency with examples and stories. […]
Bob Ward will auction off donated items of historical, decorative or other interest. Preview will be at 1 and all proceeds benefit the Museum. If you have small items you […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
Joshua Babcock and Benjamin Franklin were friends and professional colleagues who wrote letters to each other for over 20 years. These letters provide insights into their activities and thoughts in […]
From the World War II battlefields of Germany, France, Iwo Jima and elsewhere, Westerly's young men were heroes. Many paid the ultimate price, and those who survived returned home to […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
Past Events
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 […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
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 […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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 […]
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 […]