Hearthside House

09/06/2026

HELP US CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF HEARTHSIDE! 🎉

As part of our 25th Anniversary celebration, we want to hear from YOU!
What are some of your favorite memories of Hearthside?
A favorite exhibit?
A special visit to Pullen’s Corner Schoolhouse?
A memorable moment at Hannaway Blacksmith Shop?
A favorite experience at Moffett Mill?
Send us your favorite Hearthside memories!

Your story could be selected to be featured in our special anniversary exhibit and shared as part of our 25th Anniversary Jubilee!
🥂 The Jubilee
🗓️ September 26
⏰ 6 PM
📍 Lincoln Senior Center
🎟️ Tickets are available now!
Tell us your Hearthside story! 💬❤️
Visit greatroadheritagecampus.org for tickets and more information

09/05/2026

Celebrate 25 Years of Making History!

Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Friends of Hearthside and the incredible people who helped transform an endangered landmark into a beloved cultural destination featuring four historic sites! This special fundraiser is a celebration of the volunteers, residents, supporters, and community members whose passion and dedication have shaped Hearthside’s story for the past 25 years.

Get ready for a festive evening filled with delicious tastings from area restaurants, special displays highlighting some of the museum’s most popular exhibits and accomplishments, raffles, music spanning the decades, a photo booth, and plenty of surprises along the way!

Come raise a glass, celebrate the past, and help us write Hearthside’s next historic chapter.

25 years of history. 25 years of community. And so much more history still to make!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

09/04/2026

What inspires someone to recognize a community need and turn it into something extraordinary? What does it take to transform a simple idea into a legacy? And what connects a respected local newspaper, a world class performing arts theatre, and a beloved historic house museum?

Discover the answers and more at “Modern-Day Pioneers of the Blackstone Valley,”
Join us for an inspiring day on September 12th at 1:30 pm celebrating the visionaries who helped shape the Blackstone Valley! Modern Day Pioneers of the Blackstone Valley brings together three remarkable community leaders whose ideas grew into lasting legacies: Russell Gusetti, founder of the Blackstone River Theatre; Tom Ward, founder of The Valley Breeze newspaper; and Kathy Hartley, founder of Friends of Hearthside, which is proudly celebrating 25 years of preserving local history.

Moderated by Jennifer Hayden Stokes, author of The Pioneer’s Way, this engaging panel goes beyond traditional founder stories to explore the passion, perseverance, and courage behind each leader’s journey. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how ordinary people can recognize community needs, take action, and create meaningful change.

This special event serves as the grand finale of the Great Road Heritage Campus’ America 250 celebration, “WE THE PEOPLE: A Journey Through Great Road’s History & Legacy.” Don’t miss this opportunity to hear powerful local stories of innovation, leadership, and community impact that continue to inspire future generations.

Make it a full day of history with Hearthside’s “We The People” exhibit and tours of the historic Moffett Mill, Pullen’s Corner Schoolhouse, and Hannaway Blacksmith Shop.

Event Details:
🗓️Saturday, September 12th, 2026
⏰Presentation: 1:30pm
📍Under the tent at Hearthside House Museum, 677 Great Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
General Admission: $15 per person
Hearthside Museum & Exhibit open 12:00pm-4:00pm

For tickets & more information please visit greatroadheritagecampus.org

08/31/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 pm
We’re celebrating 25 years of preserving Lincoln’s history, and you’re invited to the party! 🎉

From saving a single, neglected 1810 stone house to being voted “BEST MUSEUM” in the Valley Breeze 2026 Community Awards, the all volunteer, nonprofit Friends of Hearthside has come a long way. Today, the Great Road Heritage Campus proudly protects four historic sites: Hearthside House, Pullen’s Corner School House, Hannaway Blacksmith Shop, and Moffett Mill.

To commemorate this quarter century milestone, we are hosting our Silver Jubilee Gala, and we want our incredible community to celebrate with us!

🗓️ When: Saturday Evening, September 26, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 pm
📍 Where: Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln, RI
✨ Theme: “Hearts & History: Celebrating a 25 Year Journey Together to Preserve the Past”
🎟️ Tickets: $75 per person
👥 How You Can Support the Next Chapter:
* Attend the Gala: Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable evening.
* Sponsorships & Donations:Become an event sponsor or make a direct donation.
* Commemorative Booklet: Place an advertisement to showcase your business or share a congratulatory message.
* Raffle Baskets: Donate creative gift items or cash to help us build exciting raffle prizes for the evening.
Get Involved & Buy Tickets:
Tickets available online at:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/27q69ph/lp/50b9470f-7c04-4657-9c88-0707f52747c5
Online at greatroadheritagecampus.org.Scroll down to the Hearthside House schedule on the left side of the page. Click on the link for the Gala under September 26, “Hearts & History Silver Jubilee” 

Email us at [email protected], or call (401) 726-0597.
Let’s honor our past and build a vibrant future together! 🥂🏛️

08/29/2026

Join us tomorrow, August 30th for the next installment of our America 250 Lecture Series: “The Fabrics of Lives Lived.”

Dana Signe K. Monroe, Cabinet Keeper & Library Collection Manager at the RI Historical Society and Great Road Heritage Campus Weaving Instructor, will share expert advice on how to care for your family treasures. You will also see a hands-on demonstration on how to safely clean and store textiles so they last for generations!

Event Details:
🗓️ Sunday, August 30, 2026
⏰ Presentation at 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Under the tent at Hearthside House Museum, 677 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865
🎟️ General Admission: $15 per person
❤️ Hearthside Museum & Exhibit open 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Come early or stay after the presentation to view our special exhibit, “We the People: A Journey Through Great Road’s History and Legacy.”

08/29/2026

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Sunday, August 30th
1:45p to 2:30p

🧵 "Fabrics of Lives Lived"

📅 Plan your vist:
Exhibit opens before the presentation and reopens right after. 12:00p - 4:00p.

Visit greatroadheritagecampus.org for schedule details.

08/28/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 pm

We’re celebrating 25 years of preserving Lincoln’s history, and you're invited to the party! 🎉

From saving a single, neglected 1810 stone house to being voted "BEST MUSEUM" in the Valley Breeze 2026 Community Awards, the all-volunteer, nonprofit Friends of Hearthside has come a long way. Today, the Great Road Heritage Campus proudly protects four historic sites: Hearthside House, Pullen’s Corner School House, Hannaway Blacksmith Shop, and Moffett Mill.

To commemorate this quarter-century milestone, we are hosting our Silver Jubilee Gala, and we want our incredible community to celebrate with us!

🗓️ When: Saturday Evening, September 26, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 pm
📍 Where: Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln, RI
✨ Theme: "Hearts & History: Celebrating a 25-Year Journey Together to Preserve the Past"
🎟️ Tickets: $75 per person

👥 How You Can Support the Next Chapter:

Attend the Gala: Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable evening.

Sponsorships & Donations: Become an event sponsor or make a direct donation.

Commemorative Booklet: Place an advertisement to showcase your business or share a congratulatory message.

Raffle Baskets: Donate creative gift items or cash to help us build exciting raffle prizes for the evening.

📧 Get Involved & Buy Tickets:

Tickets available online at:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/27q69ph/lp/50b9470f-7c04-4657-9c88-0707f52747c5

Online at greatroadheritagecampus.org. Scroll down to the Hearthside House schedule on the left side of the page. Click on the link for the Gala under September 26, “Hearts & History Silver Jubilee”

Email us at [email protected], or call (401) 726-0597.

Let’s honor our past and build a vibrant future together! 🥂🏛️

08/27/2026

08/22/2026

⏳ Only TWO opportunities left to experience the "We the People" exhibit! ⏳

Time is running out to explore “We the People: A Journey Through Great Road’s History and Legacy.” As part of our national America 250 presentations, this special exhibition offers a powerful look at the local individuals, historic events, and unique artifacts right here in Rhode Island that helped shape the story of our nation. Come see why we were voted "BEST MUSEUM" in the Valley Breeze 2026 Community Awards!🏛️

Also, Make plans to join us for our upcoming special presentation on Sunday, August 30th from 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM for the next installment of our America 250 Lecture Series: “The Fabrics of Lives Lived.” Dana Signe K. Monroe, Cabinet Keeper & Library Collection Manager at the RI Historical Society and Great Road Heritage Campus Weaving Instructor, will share expert advice on how to care for your family treasures. You will also see a hands-on demonstration on how to safely clean and store textiles so they last! We’ll be opening the museum doors early for a viewing before the program begins, and we will keep the exhibit open afterward for final walk-throughs.

📅 Plan Your Visit:
Access: Exhibit opens before the presentation and reopens right after: August 30, 2026 from 12-4 PM; Special presentation Fabrics of Lives Lived will be from 1:45-2:30 PM

Admission: Tickets are $15/each general admission

The Experience: Connect deeply with local history and the legacy of the Great Road Heritage Campus, 677 Great Road, Lincoln, RI 02865.

🌐 Learn More: Visit our website at greatroadheritagecampus.org for schedule details.
📧 Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] or call (401) 726-0597.

Come celebrate our shared history before this incredible exhibit makes its final bow!

Road Heritage Campus

08/20/2026

What stories are hiding in your family textiles? 🧵

Whether it is a centuries old quilt, a delicate baby bonnet, or a handwritten embroidery piece, the fabrics we inherit connect us directly to the daily lives of those who came before us.

Join us on Sunday, August 30th for the next installment of our America 250 Lecture Series: “The Fabrics of Lives Lived.”
Dana Signe K. Monroe, Cabinet Keeper & Library Collection Manager at the RI Historical Society and Great Road Heritage Campus Weaving Instructor, will share expert advice on how to care for your family treasures. You will also see a hands-on demonstration on how to safely clean and store textiles so they last for generations!

Event Details:
🗓️ Sunday, August 30, 2026
⏰ Presentation at 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Under the tent at Hearthside House Museum, 677 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865
🎟️ General Admission: $15 per person
❤️ Hearthside Museum & Exhibit open 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Come early or stay after the presentation to view our special exhibit, “We the People: A Journey Through Great Road’s History and Legacy.”