Gilbert Stuart
Birthplace and Museum
Calendar 2008

April 1 – May 4
Grounds open for viewing of River Herring Migration

Spring Fair at the Birthplace
Sunday, April 27 ~ 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Join us for the exciting start to our 77th year of operation.
Corn grinding in the Hammond Gristmill ~ Jonnycakes
River herring migration up the fish ladder
Spinning, weaving, rug hooking demonstrations
“Art and the Natural World: Special places of Southern RI”
Art exhibit and sale ~ Rhody Warm exhibit
Steinhagen Pottery reproduction redware
Bowed psaltery demonstration
Colonial soldier camp display
Birthplace Open House ~ Nature Trail open
Art sale continues through May

*Bird Walk at the Museum
Saturday, May 10 ~ 7:00am
Walk our 22 acres of grounds with experienced biologists
* Reservations please

Historic Sites Coalition of RI: Statewide Open House
Saturday May 10 ~ 12:00 – 3:00

Artists in Residence Weeks
Thursday, June 19 – Monday, June 22
Thursday, July 17 – Monday, July 21
Artists are invited to paint, draw, or photograph
on our tranquil, country-like site.* Reservations please.

“In the Good Old Summertime”
Gala Fundraiser
Friday, June 20 ~ 5:30 -7:30 P.M.
Enjoy an evening of toe-tapping music by the Elderly Brothers,
Special guests Don and Nate Bousquet.
Wine and hors d’oeuvres. Reservations please.

Culture Coalition Event
Friday, August 1: USO Retrospective Gala at Kinney Bungalow
Enjoy an evening of 1940’s music, dancing, wine and hors d’oeuvres

Sunday at the Museum
Sunday, September 14 ~ 1:00 – 4:00 P.M.
Art sale featuring RI artists and entertainment

All events will take place on the grounds of the Museum.
For more information call the Museum
(401) 294-3001