The Historical Society of Smithfield Inc.
Smith-Appleby House Museum
220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917 (401) 231-7363
smithapplebynews@gmail.com

• January 18, 2012 - Colonial Reenactors to Host Weekend Tours at Historic Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield Historical reenactors will host house tours and demonstrations of daily living in the 18th century on weekends through April at the Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield. Read more>>
   
• December 5, 2011 - Tours & Treats at Smith-Appleby House Museum’s Colonial Holiday Open House Days in December & January Tours and demonstrations featuring Colonial holiday history, traditions, decorations, and even hearthside cooking and baked treats, are all part of the Holiday Open House Days at the Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield, RI, during December and January. Read more>>
   
• November 14, 2011 - Santa & Mrs. Claus to Meet Kids for Photos and Gingerbread Treats on Dec. 4th at the Smith-Appleby House Museum Bring your children, cameras, and appetites for photos, gingerbread treats, and more with Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 4th at the Smith-Appleby House Museum.  Read more>>
   
• August 11, 2011 - Revolutionary War Encampment Living History Weekend at the Smith-Appleby House Museum Colonial Minutemen, militia, and British Red Coats do battle and host games, demonstrations, and more at a free “Revolutionary War Encampment Living History Weekend” at the Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield, RI, on Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Read more>>
   
• August 11, 2011 - Cookie Baking Day at the Smith-Appleby House Museum Kids and their families will have fun baking, decorating — and snacking — during “Gingerbread Cookie Baking Day” at the historic Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield, RI, on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Read more>>
   
• June 22, 2011 - Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield Announces Summer Saturdays Tours The historic Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield has announced its new Summer Saturdays dates during which volunteers, portraying Colonial-period characters, will conduct tours and demonstrations to provide visitors a real-life glimpse into life in Revolutionary War-era Rhode Island.  Read more>>
   
• April 4, 2011 - Annual May Breakfast/Brunch at Smith-Appleby House Museum "Johnny cakes and homemade breads lead off the menu at the 38th Annual May Breakfast/Brunch on Sunday, May 1st, at the Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield, RI. At the event, volunteers in Colonial costume will treat guests at the historic 18th century home to a homemade breakfast of Johnny cakes, blueberry and cranberry bread, chilled fruit cup, breakfast strata, Grandma’s old fashioned baked beans, coffee & orange juice."  Read more>>
   
• March 29, 2011 - School Groups Can Experience Colonial History Locally with Classroom Field Trips to Smith-Appleby House Museum "School groups can experience Colonial history locally with a host of educational programs designed for students of all ages at the nearby Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield, RI. The Smith-Appleby House originated as a one-room stone-ender with a loft, built circa 1696 by Elisha Smith, a grandson of John Smith “The Miller” –one of Roger William’s original party of six men who left the Massachusetts Bay Colony to settle in Providence. Later generations of the family expanded the house over the years to its present 12 rooms."  Read more>>
   
• March 18, 2011 - Fun Embroidery Craft Class for Families & Kids on April 9, 2011 "Use your existing embroidery skills – or learn how – to create a charming appliquéd wall hanging in a fun embroidery craft class for family and children at the historic Smith-Appleby House Museum on Saturday, April 9th, in Smithfield, RI. The class, "Sew What? With Maggie & Friends," will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m." Read more>>
   
• December 16, 2010 - Historic Smith-Appleby House Decorates for Winter Tours, Announces Calendar "Branches, berries, and candles festively decorate the Smith-Appleby House Museum at 220 Stillwater Rd. in Smithfield, Rhode Island -- one of the few 17th century houses still standing in the state. The house will be present its "Festive Decorations" Winter Tours, hosted by volunteers in Colonial period attire, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays throughout December and January (Dec. 23 & 30, 2010, and on Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2011). Donation: Adults, $4. Children, free. No reservations are needed."  
   
• November 10, 2010 - Christmas Remembered "Visit the historic 17th-century Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield, RI, for “Smith-Appleby House: Christmas Remembered” on December 5, 2010, Sunday, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus have promised to visit the Smith-Appleby House once again, so bring the camera and the children or grandchildren for a chat and photograph with the Dear Old Couple. We have gathered branches and berries to make the old House glow. Afterward, enjoy a tour of the House and holiday refreshments - presented by our staff dressed in historic 18th-century style." Read more>>
   

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