Gilbert Stuart
Birthplace and Museum
Calendar 2009

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815 Gilbert Stuart Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874
Telephone (401) 294-3001
Fax (401) 294-3869
Email: info@gilbertstuartmuseum.org

April 1 – April 25, 2009
Grounds open 11:00 am – 4:00 pm for viewing of Herring Museum buildings closed.

April 20 – May 1, 2009
Museum open Monday through Friday by appointment for school groups (reservations required)

April 26, 2009 (Sunday)
Spring Fair at the Birthplace 1:00 – 4:00
Fish on the Run Program by DEM’s Fish and Wildlife experts
Corn grinding in the Hammond Gristmill
Jonnycakes by Bob and Diane Smith of Carpenter’s Grist Mill
“Art and the Natural World: Rhode Island Connections”
Exhibit/Sale Demonstrations

May 2, 2009
Governor’s Tour RI 9:00 – 10:00

May 4, 2009 (Monday)
Museum and Gallery open for the season:
Thursday – Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Tours given on the hour from 11:00-3:00 (Sunday 12-3)

May 4 – July 13, 2009
“Art and the Natural World: Rhode Island Connections”
Art exhibit and sale in gallery.
Open during museum hours.

May 23, 2009 (Saturday)
Bird walk 7:00am Call for details and reservation.

June 11 – 15, 2009
July 16 – 20, 2009
Artists-in-Residence Programs: Grounds open for painting and photography
Thursday – Monday during Museum hours or by special arrangement.
Artists are invited to paint, draw, or photograph on our tranquil, country-like site.
Art works will be offered for sale to benefit the Museum.
Reservations please. Call for information.

June 28, 2009 (Sunday)
Members’ Appreciation Day 1:00-3:00pm
Museum is open to MEMBERS ONLY from 1:00-3:00pm today.
Open House for all museum members and those interested in becoming members.
Bring a friend! Demonstrations and refreshments.

August 7, 2009 (Friday)
Raising the Roof 5:30-7:30
Gala Fundraiser & Art Sale: Come and celebrate the Museum’s 78th year
with an evening of music, fine food, and art.
Sale of works by our Artists-in-Residence.
Help raise funds for a new roof for the Birthplace!
Reservations requested.

September 13, 2009 (Sunday)
Sunday at the Museum Art exhibit and sale
October 2009 Limited Museum hours: Call for days and times

October 18, 2009 (Sunday)
Old Mill Day / Family Day

October 18, 2009
Museum closes for the 2009 season.

December 4, 2009 (Friday)
Candlelight Celebration: It’s Gilbert Stuart’s Birthday 5:00-7:00pm
Join us for holiday cheer in the birthplace of Gilbert Stuart

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