Readers of the weekly newspaper, The Valley Breeze, have cast their votes in the Voices of the Valley Community Awards, and Hearthside came out on top as the 2025 Best Museum in the Valley.
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Typically at the Hearthside House Museum, guests are greeted by volunteers dressed in Victorian or Edwardian attire as they are welcomed to explore this 200-year old home and some of the many families who have lived there. This summer, though, the hands of time have landed on a much more recent history which is 1960-1969 so those volunteers may now be dressed in tie-dye shirts and bell bottoms for the newest exhibit, "Summer of Love: A Journey Through the 1960s."
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The Friends of Hearthside was one of 22 organizations that received the 2025 Thrive Grant given by Rhode Island Humanities for operational support of small cultural heritage organizations and local historical and preservation societies that support and strengthen Rhode Island’s many diverse, dynamic communities. The award was for $5000.
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On Sunday, June 30th, the grounds of Hearthside will feature a psychic fair in a series known as "BeDazzled," mini-events which offer different pieces from the cancelled BeWitched event last fall. The mini-events are held outdoors and accompany "The Joy & Wonder of Miniatures" exhibit taking place inside the museum.
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Something really big is happening at Hearthside…and it’s small. That’s because the museum’s newest exhibit features miniatures, with displays of familiar objects that are all small scaled versions of the actual sizes. The Joy & Wonder of Miniatures exhibit opens Saturday afternoon, June 15.
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There's nothing like the historic Hearthside House to enjoy the beauty, charm and magic of an Old-Fashioned Christmas. The feel of a warm and cozy home with a fire in the fireplace, gaily appointed Christmas trees, festively decorated mantels and garlands adorning the staircases and doorways, and a Victorian style Santa Claus, this elegant 200-year-old Great Road mansion welcomes guests for a nostalgic journey back in time.
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The Friends of Hearthside announces the release of a new ornament featuring the four 19th century properties located at Chase Farm Park known as the Great Road Heritage Campus.
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The Friends of Hearthside welcomes special guest author Pamela McColl on her national book tour for a special evening steeped in history and nostalgia to celebrate this 200th anniversary.
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The Friends of Hearthside House has announced that the 2nd Annual Bewitched and Bedazzled: A Magical Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, September 30, from 10 am-4:30 pm at Chase Farm Park.
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On Saturday, September 23, 2023 the annual Great Road Day offers visitors the opportunity to discover some of Lincoln’s earliest history along one of the country's oldest highways through some of the state's finest historic treasures. Twelve sites spanning 300 years are available to visitors with free admission between 11 am- 4 pm.
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On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10 a.m., the dedication of an artist mural, “Great Road in the 19th Century,” will be held at Chase Farm Park.
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All that has gone on in 2022.
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See all our happenings from 2021
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An Old-Fashioned Christmas is what everyone yearns for right now. This year, more than ever before, we yearn for the traditions of an Old-Fashioned Christmas.
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Some much needed relief came to Hearthside as the year ended with the receipt of a grant to help support the cost of operations.
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Hearthside's remarkable story of different items finding their way back to where they once were continues. Our latest chapter involves antique toys.
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Superstitions have a long history and cross many cultures. The number 13 has always thought to be an unlucky number.
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