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Westerly, RI 02891
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	Secrets of the Museum Sunday, February 5 at 2 pm Presented by Ed Fazio and Tony Smith If you missed the original presentation, come see photos of seldom-seen features, such as the Roman archway in the basement, and share your stories. At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
	Did you read the news? Newspaper Stories of the Westerly Granite Industry March 26 at 2 pm Presented by Hugh Barton Sunday, In his research, Hugh has discovered some fascinating local granite stories which he will share with us. At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
	Why Some Monuments Can’t Seem to Stay in One Place Sunday, April 16 at 2 pm Presented by John Linton This program will focus on the closing of cemeteries in San Francisco and the destruction of monuments there, and the movement of the Horace Greeley statue in NYC, the John Mason statue in Connecticut, the Stonewall Jackson statue in VA, and the Soldiers and Sailors Civil War Monument in Providence. At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
	History Revealed by Monuments Between 1875 and 1920 Sunday, April 23 at 2 pm Presented by Museum Volunteers Once again, we are participating in Historical Cemeteries Month sponsored statewide by Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission. In collaboration with the River Bend Cemetery, we will be conducting a walking tour of a small section of the cemetery. Our goal is three-fold. By examining monuments, we can learn about family genealogy, significant events of the time period and artistic trends of the era. At River Bend Cemetery. Donations accepted.
Urso Family Photo courtesy of The Westerly Sun	Italian Immigrant Traditions in Westerly Sunday, May 7, at 2 pm Presented by Edward Gradilone Italian immigrants settled here more than one hundred years ago, bringing with them many traditions. What traditions are still alive and well today? What traditions still exist, but have changed: What traditions are no longer practiced? At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
	Open House Saturday, May 27 at 2 pm Free tours. Joshua’s Store open. Program TBA
	Downtown Granite Tour Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 pm (rain date Wednesday, July 12) Walking Tour of significant Westerly granite buildings, monuments, and other often overlooked examples of the contributions of Westerly granite craftsmen. Meet at the Columbus statue in Wilcox Park across from the Town Hall. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
	Downtown Granite Tour Wednesday, August 9 at 6:30 pm (rain date Thursday, August 10) Walking Tour of significant Westerly granite buildings, monuments, and other often overlooked examples of the contributions of Westerly granite craftsmen. Meet at the Columbus Statue in Wilcox Park across from the Town Hall. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.
	Collecting Fruit Jars Sunday, August 20, at 2pm Presented by Maureen Bjorkland This presentation explores how canning foodstuffs has developed over the years. Fruit jars, more commonly known as canning or mason jars, in their amazing array of colors, sizes and shapes will be displayed! At the Carriage House. Free to members. $5.00 for not-yet members.

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