Events

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, May 13, 6:30
“History of the Watch Hill Lighthouse”
Co-sponsored by the Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association.
Jane Perkins and Bob Peacock will present on this landmark lighthouse built in 1856. They will also provide an advanced view of the new artifacts and displays in the recently renovated Watch Hill Lighthouse Museum.

Wednesday, May 27, 5:30
Annual meeting, The Haversham, 336 Post Road. Event and ticket information.

Wednesday, June 10, 6:30
Reflections Series reception with Tom Gulluscio and Greg Pettys

Wednesday, July 1, 6:00
“Local Privateering during the Revolutionary War”
Join us for a program with Capt. Jack Spratt at the Lanphear Livery! 222 Watch Hill Road, Westerly

September 13
Car show with the Westerly Pawcatuck Antique Auto Club at Cimalore Field, Wilson Street, Westerly

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.