Upcoming Events
2026 is a milestone year for Hearthside as we celebrate our 25th anniversary and the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of Our Country.
All Campus SItes
A Special Commemoration of America's 250th Anniversary with Featured Exhibit on the Founding of Our Nation & Our Community: WE THE PEOPLE: A Journey Through Great Road's History & Legacies.
From April to September, this major exhibit is on display at the museum. Included is an exploration of the Revolution in the founding of our country, and the connections with RI, Hearthside and Great Road. Learn about RI hero with ties to Hearthside, Commodore Silas Talbot. His story and those of his descendants are told through displays of artifacts, historic weaponry, artwork, informative panels, and special programs. Visit Campus sites open on exhibit dates/times to get the full picture of the early years of Lincoln.
Next Events:
May 16, June 14 & 28
Exhibit & Tour at Hearthside & Campus Sites
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Supported in part by a grant from the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial Commission.
Hearthside House
Felicity's Liberty ChocolTEA & Doll Garden Party
A Charming Event held Outdoors for Young Ones along with Adult
Saturday, June 6
12 noon & 3:00 pm Seatings
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Hannaway
Blacksmith Shop
Blacksmith Classes
The Hannaway Blacksmith Shop is open year-round for classes and demonstrations on dates listed on the Blacksmith Shop calendar.
The House That Love Built
Stephen Hopkins Smith built his stately Federal style mansion in 1810 to impress a sweetheart.
Now known as Hearthside, Smith's home welcomes visitors to discover the stories of the many families who lived there.
Hearthside is an award-winning historic house museum presenting a variety of historically-themed exhibits, tours and original programs on an ever-changing calendar each year. Costumed docents guide visitors on tours, furnished throughout in period style. Hearthside is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and operates under the stewardship of the all-volunteer nonprofit Friends of Hearthside, Inc.
Location
677 Great Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island, 02865
Hearthside is located along historic Great Road in Lincoln, RI, 10 minutes north of Providence.
Contact
Phone: (401) 726-0597
Email: info@hearthsidehouse.org
