If you have been thinking about joining the fun at the Smith-Appleby House, now’s the time to act.
Please join us at our Annual Membership Meeting on Sept. 10, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Smith-Appleby House, 220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield, RI.
At the meeting new, veteran, and prospective members will learn more about the Historical Society of Smithfield and the Smith-Appleby House Museum — as well as how you can get involved!
We are seeking interested adults, teens, families, students, scouts, kids — and everyone — to join the Society and assist with ideas, improvements, tours, and our educational programs.
The Historical Society of Smithfield is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, dedicated to continuing the work of preserving not only the Smith-Appleby House, but also our local Smithfield history.
So please drop by our Membership Meeting and learn more. We would love to see you. And refreshments will be served.
The Smith-Appleby House, which dates to 1696, was built by Elisha Smith, the grandson of John Smith “The Miller,” a member of Roger Williams’ original party of six men who left the Massachusetts Bay Colony to settle in Providence. Expanded from its original construction as a one-room stone-ender cottage, the delicately restored 12-room historic farmhouse features beautiful cabinet work, varied architectural designs, original stencils, and furnished rooms showcasing an intriguing collection of antiques.
The Smith-Appleby House is located at 220 Stillwater Road in Smithfield, RI, just off I-295. The House is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Smithfield, RI, as a living museum hosting a variety of educational activities, programs, and events throughout the year. Group tours are available for schools, scouts, and other community organizations. The House and property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are also available to rent for private events.
For more information, visit the website at https://www.smithapplebyhouse.org. Follow the Smith-Appleby House on Facebook at http://facebook.com/SmithApplebyHouse and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SmithAppleby.