| Schedule, Programs and Events |
| → Exhibits & Collections |
| The museum offers a variety of programs to people of all ages, including: | |||||
| Corporate Meetings | Scout Camp Overnights | Educational Programs for Young People | Active Senior Tours: Life in a Coastal Village | Museum to Go: Visits to Classrooms and Nursing Homes | |
| South County Museum's 2010 Calendar of Events |
Changes or additions will be reported here.
Events listed in light cyan are about ...
Life in a Coastal Village
A Series of Intriguing Interludes Presented by Interesting People about Things South County.
Unless otherwise noted, these presentations are in the Metz Exhibit Hall at 7:30 pm.
Admission is free, courtesy of Centerville Bank.
| Sundays, July 11 and 18 & August 1 and 8. 1 to 3 pm. Model Railroading Class Friends of Kingston Station, the Little Rhody Division of the National Model Railroad Association and SCM are sponsoring a model railroading class this summer in the Metz Exhibit Building at the Museum. The class will cover everything you need to know to get set up as a model railroader. Tuition: $35 for adults or $25 for kids under 16. Includes all the tools and materials needed to get started plus admission to the Museum. The minimum age is 12 (we'll be using hobby knives). Contact: Frank Heppner at birdman@uri.edu or 401-874-4399. Registration deadline: June 30. | |
| Wednesday evenings in August (4th, 11th, 18th & 25th), 5:30 to 8:30. Adult Blacksmithing Learn the basics or work on projects. $10 per session. SCM members free. Reservations by prior Friday requested. | |
| August 11-15. Visit the SCM Booth at the 44th Washington County Fair. | |
| Saturday, August 14, 10 to 4 Family Faire Activities for the whole family with a focus on the youngsters. Craft demonstrations, music, food, games, a tea party. 10 to 4; admission $5; SCM members free. Children under 12 also free. | |
| Thursday, August 19 Canonchet, the Narragansetts, and Canonchet Farm. Local historian Richard Vangermeersch presents his research on the relationship beteen the Narragansett Indians and the property now known as Canonchet Farm. | |
| October 15 October Fest Fundraiser at Canonchet Club, Narragansett Beach. With music, dancing and the best of the wurst. Details to be announced; check this space for updates. | |
Uniforms: Soldiers to Scouts
Begins May 1
Pocket to Purse: The History of the Handbag
Begins June 17
A Celebration of Glass: 19th & 20th Century New England Glassmaking
Begins July 15
Sitting Pretty: Unique & Unusual Chairs from the Collection
Begins September 4
§ South County Museum Coastal Living Lecture Series
Sponsored by Centreville Bank
Third Thursday of each month starting June 17. A series of lectures, music and entertainments that are strictly South County.
Specific times and topics to be announced right here and on the Home Page. SCM members will also receive email reminders.
§ Summer Classes at the SCM Blacksmith Shop
Blackmithing Camp for Kids. Ages 8-14. July 7-9. 9 am to noon.
SCM Members $75; Nonmembers $85. Enrollment is limited.
§ Adult Blacksmithing Classes.
Wednesday evenings in August. 5:30 to 8:30.
$15 per evening for the general public. $10 for SCM members. No registration required.