Events
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Your calendar for Rhode Island Events in Blackstone Valley! Use the community pulldown to find events in that community.
August 2017
December 2017
April 2018
The Art Of Quilling Workshop
Join in learning the basics of paper quilling. Popular in the 18th century in both Europe and America as a leisure activity for “gentle ladies of…
Find out more »Smith Appleby House – Museum Tours
Explore three century old historic homesite and its connections to community history
Find out more »Esmond Mill Blanket Exhibit
Back by popular request, a second showing of the extensive personal collection of Historic Society of Smithfield member Sandra Achille. The event will showcase more than…
Find out more »May 2018
Spring Garden May Breakfast
Smith-Appleby House looks forward to having you join them as they showcase a typical farm herb garden with their herb-inspired breakfast menu. Reservations Required
Find out more »Smith-Appleby House Tours
Get a look at this delicately restored and furnished farm house features beautiful cabinet work, stenciled walls, and other intriguing architecture details from circa 1696
Find out more »June 2018
Makedo And Mend Workshop
Step back in time and make an 18th century sewing wallet of “hussif”, aptly known as a “housewife”. An important item in any soldier’s kit, sailor’s…
Find out more »July 2018
Pirate Ship Day
Come make and race your pirate ships! Follow a map and find a treasure! House tours will also be given! Donation, $5 per person – children…
Find out more »Paddling on Georgiaville Pond
Experience a late Sunday afternoon paddling event in historic Smithfield!
Find out more »August 2018
Old Fashioned Family Picnic
Pack a lunch and bring your picnic basket, beach blanket, and toy boats, for an old fashioned family day on the Smith-Appleby House Museum grounds! Bring…
Find out more »November 2018
Smith Appleby House Public Tours and Events
Enjoy the warmth of the open fire and smell of roasting chestnuts on its flame. The house will be decorated for the holidays, and come see…
Find out more »April 2019
Scherenschnitte Workshop
Join them to learn a “new” old way to unwind. This adult beginner class presents the history of this old art form of paper cutting, and…
Find out more »Open House Tours
Join them for their first museum tour of our season! They have just completed their spring cleaning and are looking forward to entertaining visitors. Come enjoy…
Find out more »May 2019
Spring Garden May Breakfast
We look forward to having you join us as we showcase a typical farm herb garden with our herb inspired breakfast menu. Breakfast served at 11:00…
Find out more »Open House Tours
Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead given by costumed docents. While visiting, view the extensive historical document and photo exhibit privately owned and showcased…
Find out more »June 2019
Lawn Games and Open House Tours
Celebrate Dad with an old-fashioned Father’s Day. Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead given by costumed docents. Spend the afternoon playing croquet, lawn bowling,…
Find out more »July 2019
Pirate Ship Day and Open House Tours
Come make and race your pirate ships! Follow a map and find a treasure! This is a FREE EVENT FOR CHILDREN! House tours will also be given.
Find out more »August 2019
Old Fashioned Family Picnic
Pack a lunch and bring your picnic basket, beach blanket, and toy boats, for an old fashioned family day on the Smith-Appleby Museum grounds. Bring your own…
Find out more »September 2019
Quilt Pin Workshop
Wear a Quilt… Learn to sew a traditional log cabin pattern and assemble a miniature quilted pin. To register, or for more information, contact vp.smithappleby@gmail.com or call 401-231-7363,…
Find out more »Open House Tours
Enjoy a guided tour of the Smith-Appleby homestead given by costumed docents in period attire. Visit the barn and try your hand at making a cornhusk…
Find out more »October 2019
Corn Husk Pumpkin and Witches Workshop
Includes all materials needed to assemble a cornhusk witch and pumpkin, light refreshments, and a house tour. To reserve your place, or for more information, contact vp.smithappleby@gmail.com or…
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November 2019
Primitive Christmas Garlands Workshop
Donation includes all necessary materials to complete a 3-angel garland (including many fabric choices!), light refreshments, and a house tour. To reserve your place, or for…
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Music at the Museum
A Wine and Cheese Fundraiser showcasing The Col ’Areo Quartet preforming traditional string quartet music. Attendees will tour the museum by candle light, and enjoy wine,…
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas Open House
Enjoy the house in all of it’s holiday spirit! Come visit with Santa and enjoy hot cocoa and Christmas cookie decorating in the barn!
Find out more »Open House Tours
Enjoy the warmth of the open fire and smell of roasting chestnuts on its flame. The house will still be decorated for the holidays, come see…
Find out more »Final Open House Tour of the Season
LAST CHANCE to see Smith-Appleby House Christmas Decorations! House will be closed after this event until April.
Find out more »May 2021
Outdoor Museum Day @ Smith-Appleby House Museum
Join Smith-Appleby for a An 1800’s Reenactment Day! View the new Smithfield Train Station Historical Exhibit Visit Civil War military camps from the War between the North…
Find out more »July 2021
Pirate Day at Smith-Appleby House Museum
Join in for some Pirate fun! A FREE children’s event. Meet a real life Pirate captain. Make and race your own pirate ship. Go on a…
Find out more »June 2022
Smith-Appleby Open House
DAD’s FREE for Father’s Day. Spend your day with Dad. Pack a lunch and treat Dad to a picnic or a game of croquet on the…
Find out more »July 2022
Smith-Appleby House – Pirate’s are Coming!
THE PIRATES ARE COMING! Join them for some pirate fun! Children’s event Meet a real life Pirate Captain. Make and race your own pirate ship. Go on…
Find out more »August 2022
Victorian Picnic at Smith-Appleby House
Enjoy a Victorian Picnic! Join our Victorian re-enactors as they enjoy a day of picnic baskets, lawn games and strolls in the sun. We welcome you to…
Find out more »November 2022
Smith Appleby Museum Open House
HOUSE TOURS 1-4pm Donation $8 Adults Children always free
Find out more »April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
Summer Music Series to benefit Smith-Appleby House: Jazz in the Air
Listen to this outdoor concert on the splendid grounds of Smith-Appleby House hosted by Smithfield Parks & Recreation Department “Jazz in the Air” jazz bands with…
Find out more »Summer Music Series: Nick Bosse
Listen to the music of Nick Bosse on the grounds of the Smith-Appleby House presented by Smithfield Parks & Recreation Dept. Nick Bosse is an independent…
Find out more »July 2023
Summer Music Series: Bank of Ireland
Listen to the music of Bank of Ireland on the grounds of the Smith-Appleby House presented by Smithfield Parks & Recreation Dept. BANK OF IRELAND... …is…
Find out more »Summer Music Series: Laine Dione
Listen to the music of Lainey Dionne on the grounds of the Smith-Appleby House. Presented by Smithfield Parks & Recreation. Rhode Island-bred Lainey Dionne is an…
Find out more »Summer Music Series: Atwater-Donnelly
Listen to the music of Atwater-Donnelly on the grounds of the Smith-Appleby House presented by Smithfield Parks & Recreation Dept. The highly acclaimed husband-wife duo, Aubrey…
Find out more »August 2023
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October 2023
November 2023
December 2023
Santa Claus is Coming to Smith-Appleby
Come visit Santa This is a free event #Holidays
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