Events
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Your calendar for Rhode Island Events in Blackstone Valley! Use the community pulldown to find events in that community.
July 2017
Hearthside House 1904 World’s Fair Tribute
historic homesite
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Hearthside House Presents Great Road Day
three centuries of history in only three miles
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October 2017
November 2017
December 2017
Hearthside House Holiday Season Tours
Historic homesite tours for the Holiday Season
Find out more »April 2018
Victorian Dinner Party
Travel back in time to the 19th century with a Victorian Dinner at historic Hearthside
Find out more »May 2018
Hearts, Flowers & Afternoon Tea
Bring Mom for traditional Victorian Tea service at historic Hearthside House
Find out more »June 2018
Color & Light Photography Exhibit
An unusual exhibit of rare, early 20th century hand-painted photographs of Lincoln’s Hearthside House (c.1810) will open on Sunday, June 24th. “Color and Light: Early 20th…
Find out more »July 2018
Hearthside’s Summer Celebration
Featured at Hearthside throughout the grounds will be historical interpreters and military re-enactors, including Civil War, Revolutionary War, Pokonoket Indians, World War I, World War II,…
Find out more »August 2018
Thursday Night Walkabout: Hearthside House Museum
Join Ranger Kevin Klyberg and the staff at the Hearthside House Museum for an engaging talk on the history of Hearthside and a tour of the museum. For more information,…
Find out more »Hearthside House -American Girl Doll Garden Party
A summertime garden party with your American Girl Doll at historic Hearthside House!
Find out more »September 2018
Hearthside House – Traditional Fox Hunt at Chase Farm Park
Tally ho! Join a fox hunt in Lincoln at Hearthside House
Find out more »Great Road Day
This year’s annual Great Road Day in Lincoln, at which free tours are given at several historic buildings along the ancient roadway, will include the official…
Find out more »Hearthside House – Validating the Afterlife
Exploring the afterlife at historic Hearthside
Find out more »October 2018
November 2018
Hearthside House – Spirited Evenings
Discover the unknown at historic Hearthside House
Find out more »December 2018
American Girl Doll Christmas Party
Celebrate the Holiday Season with a special seasonal American Girl Doll happening
Find out more »Hearthside House – Old Fashioned Christmas
Celebrate Holiday Season traditions at historic Hearthside House
Find out more »Hearthside House – Home for the Holidays
Enjoy the festive Holiday Season with historic homesite visit
Find out more »March 2019
Corridor Chats
Join us for the kickoff of Corridor Chats, a meetup and networking event with Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor’s Executive Director, Devon Kurtz, along with…
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May 2019
May 5th Spring May Basket Making
Even though it is cold and dreary out, May is right on our doorstep with a promise of spring flowers and sunny days! On Sunday, May…
Find out more »June 2019
July 2019
Ford Model A Day –1920s Cars, Music, and a Summer Picnic
This event is one of the featured events this year. It is a combination of the Rolls Royce car show and the Decade That Roared exhibit.…
Find out more »August 2019
An American Girl Doll Garden Party
An old-fashioned garden party is in store for young girls and their favorite American Girl Doll. Unlike the Afternoon Tea event, the Garden Party is more…
Find out more »September 2019
Great Road Day
Great Road Day offers free tours through hundreds of years of Lincoln’s history along Great Road, one of our country’s first highways. The Great Road Heritage…
Find out more »October 2019
“Gone But Not Forgotten” Victorian Mourning Exhibit
October brings about a preoccupation with death, and so each year Lincoln’s Hearthside House Museum hosts its annual exhibition, “Gone But Not Forgotten: Victorian Mourning &…
Find out more »November 2019
December 2019
Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration
There’s no place like Hearthside at Christmas time. The house is decorated so beautifully that it is no wonder it was selected to be featured in…
Find out more »Home for the Holidays Candlelight Tours
Featuring guided tours showcasing the history of the house and the families who lived there. Reservations recommended tours at 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 PM. …
Find out more »June 2020
Outside Architectural Tour of Hearthside
Get outside and enjoy some fresh air while admiring the beauty of Lincoln's historic Hearthside House. This inaugural exterior tour is led by volunteer guides as…
Find out more »July 2020
Hearthside House Outdoor Movie Nights
The holiday season is in full swing at Hearthside in its first of three offerings of classic movies shown in an outdoor cinema setting this summer.…
Find out more »August 2020
Hearthside’s Doll Garden Party
The Doll Garden Party is a much-anticipated event at Hearthside each year. The main presentation will be done under a large tent with spaced out, theater style…
Find out more »Toys From the Attic Exhibit – A Vintage Toy and Game Exhibit
Join us for a celebration of childhood fun at Hearthside House! A special exhibit, Toys from the Attic will highlight 150 years of toys and games…
Find out more »Outdoor Movie Series: Back to the Future
Due to inclement weather forecast for Saturday this event is now scheduled for the rain date of Sunday, As summer winds down, Hearthside announces just one…
Find out more »September 2020
Great Road Day
Take a journey through history on Saturday, September 26th when several historic sites in Lincoln open their doors for the annual “Great Road Day." This event showcases the valuable resources and…
Find out more »December 2020
Hearthside Gift Shop Holiday Shopping
This year, it’s more important than ever to support Hearthside by making a purchase in the museum gift shop. The Gift Shop is stocked full of…
Find out more »January 2021
Old-Fashioned Christmas Self-guided Tours
Self-guided tours take place between 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Timed admissions every 15 minutes Limited to just 4 visitors per time slot Advance tickets only.…
Find out more »Photo Opportunity Sessions at Hearthside House
Did you or someone you know get engaged over Christmas? Is getting married this month? Planning a December 2021 wedding? Had a baby recently, or maybe…
Find out more »April 2021
Hearthside House Gift Shop – Shopping for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is coming up on May 9th so here's a great opportunity to shop for a beautiful gift for a very special mom. For the…
Find out more »Hearthside House Opens for Season – Celebrating 20th Anniversary in 2021
The 2021 season begins with a Guided Tour on Sunday afternoon, April 25th. For public safety, timed admissions and groups limited to no more than six,…
Find out more »May 2021
Traditions of Elegance: Antique Linens & Lace (In honor of Mother’s Day)
EVENT DATE: Saturday, May 8 12:30 - 4:00 PM - PURCHASE TICKETS BY May 3rd! This perfect treat for an outing with mom or friends features…
Find out more »Make a May Basket at the One-Room Schoolhouse
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the long-lost tradition of May Baskets. Children and adults invited to create a memento for friends or for Mother's Day.…
Find out more »June 2021
Guided Tour Day of the Great Road Heritage Campus
Each of these tours are led by docents in period attire and take an hour and 15 minutes. Inside the house, the tour includes 11 rooms…
Find out more »July 2021
Outdoor Movie Night featuring Casablanca
The second in our Outdoor Classic Movie Night series is coming up on Saturday, July 10th with the classic film, Casablanca. The film will be shown…
Find out more »Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social & Garden Party
Nothing goes together like summertime and ice cream. Join us for some old-fashioned fun at a nostalgic filled afternoon on the grounds of Hearthside on Sunday,…
Find out more »Samantha’s Garden Party: An American Girl Doll
Our special summertime doll event is back! The Doll Garden Party is a celebration of American Girl Dolls with young girls and their favorite doll on…
Find out more »August 2021
Outdoor Classic Movie Night: “Stuart Little”
The children’s classic movie about the adorable mouse, Stuart Little, comes to life on the big screen at an outdoor drive-in movie night at Chase Farm…
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Guided Tour Day at the Great Road Heritage Campus
Guided historical tours of Hearthside House only happen a few times a year! Come experience the full history of our c. 1810 Federal Style mansion, “The…
Find out more »November 2021
Drive In Classic Movie Night – Ghost
Raising the question as to whether there is an afterlife, a special Fall outdoor movie night features the 1990 film Ghost, starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore…
Find out more »History of the Paranormal Traveling Exhibit & Investigations with Brian Cano
Renowned paranormal investigator and television host Brian Cano as he brings his traveling exhibit, History of the Paranormal, to Hearthside. The weekend-long exhibit offers a look…
Find out more »History of the Paranormal Nightime Investigations
As part of the weekend exhibit, there will be a paranormal investigation led by Brian Cano on Friday evening with two sessions, lasting two hours long…
Find out more »April 2022
Something Old, Something New: 150 Years of Wedding Traditions Exhibit
Come to Hearthside House to admire displays of wedding fashions from the 19th century until the 1990s. The exhibit features over 50 gowns displayed in the…
Find out more »May 2022
Downton Abbey Inspired Tea & Mother’s Day Celebration
Experience a tea worthy of the Dowager Countess herself when Hearthside celebrates a Downton Abbey themed tea, just in time for a special Mother’s Day weekend…
Find out more »July 2022
Outdoor Classic Movie Night On the Lawn: “Singn’ In The Rain”
Hearthside's 2022 Classic Outdoor Movies returns as we open with perhaps the most popular Hollywood musicals of all time...Singin' in the Rain! This romantic comedy filmed…
Find out more »Outdoor Classic Movie Night – Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds”
Hearthside House continues the popular outdoor classic movie nights on the big screen on the lawn, presented with the special “Hearthside touch.” Popcorn and drinks available.…
Find out more »American Girl Doll Garden Party
Come visit Hearthside House with the young girl in your life to experience a 1904 Victorian garden party, just like Samantha Parkington of American Girl fame…
Find out more »August 2022
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Hearthside will be the setting for the return of our popular outdoor old-fashioned ice cream social under the tent. This fun event for all ages makes it…
Find out more »Outdoor Classic Movie Nights – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
It's off to the drive-in for this event as we move to Chase Farm Park's parking lot for the showing of the family favorite, "Willy Wonka…
Find out more »April 2023
Great Road Heritage Campus Opening Day – “Woven in Time a History of the Talbots
Join Hearthside House they kick off the season with fully-guided tours of the Great Road Heritage Campus sites, including Hearthside House, the Pullen Corner Schoolhouse, Hannaway…
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Titanic Tea & Mother’s Day Celebration
When Arnold Talbot lived at Hearthside in 1912, he had heard about the majestic ship known as the “Titanic” that was making its maiden voyage that…
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Afternoon Tea Party with Samantha
Hearthside's popular American Girl Doll Tea is back! Bring your daughter, granddaughter, or favorite young girl to join us on Saturday, June 3rd and discover just…
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Samantha’s Garden Party
Step back to 1904 and meet Samantha Parkington, an American Girl Doll character, as she enjoys summertime and garden activities. Come join in the fun as…
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Great Road Day
Every year, 10 historic properties along Great Road, one of the oldest highways in the country, invite visitors to an Open House to get a peek…
Find out more »Bewitched & Bedazzled: A Magical Fall Festival
Last year’s inaugural event was an enormous success, and so Hearthside House is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual BeWitched & BeDazzled Festival. There will be…
Find out more »October 2023
Gone But Not Forgotten Mourning Exhibit & Tour
The topics of death and mourning in the 19th century are featured during Hearthside's unique exhibit, Gone But Not Forgotten. This former home of Simon E.…
Find out more »Gone But Not Forgotten Mourning Exhibit & Tour
The topics of death and mourning in the 19th century are featured during Hearthside's unique exhibit, Gone But Not Forgotten. This former home of Simon E.…
Find out more »Gone But Not Forgotten Mourning Exhibit & Tour
The topics of death and mourning in the 19th century are featured during Hearthside's unique exhibit, Gone But Not Forgotten. This former home of Simon E.…
Find out more »Gone But Not Forgotten Mourning Exhibit & Tour
The topics of death and mourning in the 19th century are featured during Hearthside's unique exhibit, Gone But Not Forgotten. This former home of Simon E.…
Find out more »December 2023
An Old-Fashioned Christmas at Hearthside
There's nothing like Hearthside to enjoy the beauty, charm and magic of an Old-Fashioned Christmas. The feel of a warm and cozy home with a fire in…
Find out more »An Old-Fashioned Christmas at Hearthside
There's nothing like Hearthside to enjoy the beauty, charm and magic of an Old-Fashioned Christmas. The feel of a warm and cozy home with a fire in…
Find out more »An Old-Fashioned Christmas at Hearthside
There's nothing like Hearthside to enjoy the beauty, charm and magic of an Old-Fashioned Christmas. The feel of a warm and cozy home with a fire in…
Find out more »An Old-Fashioned Christmas at Hearthside
There's nothing like Hearthside to enjoy the beauty, charm and magic of an Old-Fashioned Christmas. The feel of a warm and cozy home with a fire in…
Find out more »‘Twas the Night: A Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Classic Poem
Over the past two centuries, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas has charmed and delighted families, generation after generation. Just the name of the poem brings about…
Find out more »Home for the Holidays – An Evening of Guided Tours
Once the holiday rush is over, a relaxed evening tour is just the thing for a special night out. Home for the Holidays offers low-light guided…
Find out more »Home for the Holidays – An Evening of Guided Tours
Once the holiday rush is over, a relaxed evening tour is just the thing for a special night out. Home for the Holidays offers low-light guided…
Find out more »April 2024
Guided History Tours of Hearthside House Museum & Moffett Mill
For those curious about the stately stone house on Great Road, one of the oldest highways in the country, or those who are passionate about history,…
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