Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, February 11, 6:30
“The Larchmont Disaster”
Daniel Harrington will share the fascinating details of our version of the Titanic disaster. This 1907 accident, considered to be the worst maritime tragedy in New England, occurred off the coast of Westerly and resulted in tales of heroism and survival among hundreds of deaths.
Wednesday, March 11, 6:30
“Restoring Our Elm Street Home”
Carly Callahan, the Executive Director of the United Theater, will discuss her family’s efforts to accurately restore the exterior of their 1840 Greek Revival home on Elm Street as well as chat about the fascinating history and future of the United Theater.
Wednesday, April 8, 6:30
“Wreck of the Onondaga”
Bob Peacock will present on this shipwreck which occurred off Watch Hill in 1918.
Wednesday, May 13, 6:30
“History of the Watch Hill Lighthouse”
Jane Perkins will present on this landmark lighthouse built in 1856.
Programs are held at the Carriage House of the Babcock-Smith House Museum unless otherwise noted.
124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI
Free Admission
Complimentary Refreshments
SEEKING SPEAKERS AND WRITERS – We are always seeking speakers to present programs for the society as well as to write articles for our newsletters. If you know anyone who is familiar with a local history topic and enjoys talking or writing about their passion, please contact program planners Robert Peacock and Becky Jacoinski at whsprograms@gmail.com.
You can also browse our Events Archive for past programs and archived videos or visit our YouTube channel.
For more events at the Carriage House, visit: https://babcocksmithhouse.org/upcoming-events/
Board meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from September through May, at 6:30 pm in the Carriage House of the Babcock Smith House, 124 Granite St.
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