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Updated Tue 10/13/2026
WESTERLY
BABCOCK-SMITH HOUSE MUSEUM
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ABOUT
The Babcock-Smith House Museum, located in Westerly, Rhode Island, is a historic site featuring a 1734 Georgian mansion. This museum is a volunteer-run organization that showcases the architectural and historical significance of the house, which reflects the lifestyles of the generations that occupied it until 1972. The mansion is elegantly furnished with pieces from both the Colonial Babcock years and the Victorian Smith years.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Families visiting the museum can explore the extensive granite records and local history books available for research. The museum offers educational programs, engaging workshops, and captivating exhibitions that highlight the granite industry and its impact on Westerly.
GOOD TO KNOW
Smith, who purchased the property in 1848 and established a successful granite business. The house is recognized as one of Rhode Island's important architectural landmarks and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum serves as an educational and research center, promoting an understanding of both local colonial culture and the granite industry.
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