- American Girl / Favorite Doll Tea
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008, 2 PM – 4 PM
This event is very popular with the children! Bring your American Girl or other favorite doll for a very special tea party and a visit through the museum house. Joshua's Store will also be open with brand new handmade outfits that fit the American Girl dolls! Please call ahead for reservations: 401-348-8178. - Red, White and Blueberry Festival
Saturday, July 26th, 2008, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
This favorite annual event includes guided tours of the historic museum house as well as in-person demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts by our volunteer docents. Blueberry desserts and confections are available in the carriage house This is also a favorite event for the youngsters with old-fashioned activities for them to try. Joshua's Store of handcrafted items will be open. -
Veggie Venture Luncheon
Friday, October 10th, 2008, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Another favorite annual event consisting of a bountiful buffet lunch of scrumptious vegetarian dishes. 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 museum house are included in the price of lunch. Joshua's Store of handcrafted items will be open. -
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, December 6th, 2008, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Local residents tell us that the Babcock-Smith House Christmas Bazaar is one of their annual favorites! Linens, jewelry, collectibles, books, holiday decorative greens and our homemade cookies and baked items are especially popular. Coffee and muffins will be served in the dining room of the 1734 home. Photos with Santa can be taken in the parlor of the historic home. Joshua's Store is especially well-stocked with handmade gifts at this time. This is one bazaar not to be missed! -
Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 14th, 2008, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
There's something very special about seeing this 274-year-old home decorated for the holidays. This is also the day that the winners of our Basket Raffle will be chosen. Step back in history for a personal guided tour of Westerly's historic little gem! - Private Candlelight Dinners
Select your own date for dinner for twelve at The Babcock-Smith House
Includes a tour of the mansion. Tickets are $60 per person. Enjoy a delicious five-course meal, cooked and served by docents. Call (401) 596 - 5704 to make your arrangements.
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Pictured here are docents Eleanor Grinnell (rear) and Mary Lou Walter, working in Joshua's Store during our Fall Festival in November. Joshua's Store, which is stocked with many unique items handcrafted by our docents, is a popular spot with visitors looking for high-quality gifts. |
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A visit to an historical home is always a favorite with our hard-working docents. Our visit this day in spring of 2005 was to the Nathaniel Greene Homestead in Coventry, Rhode Island. |
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Cathy prepares for our George Washington's Birthday Candlelight Dinner. |
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Jr. Docents practice using goose and turkey quill pens and black walnut ink at one of our training sessions. |
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Isaac and Gertrude Smith enjoyed the Christmas Party given by the Docents for members of the Westerly Historical Society. |