Events

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, October 17, 1 pm
“Rhode Islanders’ Revolutionary Acts Outside of Rhode Island”
This joint program with the Westerly 250 Committee, Babcock Smith House Museum, and Westerly Library will feature a panel discussion by a group of historians discussing the role of Rhode Islanders on the sea, in literature, and other various frontiers.

Wednesday, November 11, 6:30 pm
“Samuel Ward – Rhode Island’s Patriot”
Jean Gagnier will present a program on colonial patriot Samuel Ward.
Co-sponsored by the Westerly 250 Committee.

September Postponed to a later date TBD
Antique vehicle display co-sponsored by the Westerly Pawcatuck Antique Automobile Club of America.

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

You can also browse our Events Archive for past programs and archived videos or visit our YouTube channel.


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.


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.