Events Schedule 2011

Call or email the Museum for information
Phone (401) 294-3001   Email  info@gilbertstuartmuseum.org

April 1 – April 22, 2011 Grounds open 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Donation requested) for viewing of Herring Run

April 25 – April 29, 2011 Museum open Monday through Friday by appointment for school groups

April 30, 2011 (Saturday) 10:00am "Chestnut Trees in Rhode Island: Restoring a Native Keystone Species"a talk by Yvonne Federowicz, the current President of MA/RI-The American Chestnut Foundation.

May 1, 2011 (Sunday) Spring Fair at the Birthplace / Fish on the Run 1:00 – 4:00 (Admission charged)

• River Herring migration up the Fish Ladder / Underwater Camera
• Fish on the Run Program by DEM's Fish and Wildlife experts
• Corn grinding in the Hammond Gristmill with Andy Shrake
• Jonnycakes by Bob and Diane Smith of Carpenter's Grist Mill
• Book signing Tim Cranston
• Robin Hollow Farm plants and flowers for sale
• Fish printing activity
• Handcrafted wooden furniture, bowls, and other wooden items
• Rhody Warm exhibit
• RI Spinners Guild spinning and weaving
• Nature Trail self-guided tours
• Open House in Gilbert Stuart's Birthplace and Snuff Mill

Spring Fair Event Admission $5 adults / $2 (children 6-12)
2011 Members Free

May 2, 2011 (Monday) Museum & Gallery open for the season:
Open Thursday – Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Tours given on the hour from 11:00 - 3:00 (Sunday 12 - 3)

May 7, 2011 (Saturday) Bird walk 7:00 am. Call for reservations.

May 19 - 23, 2011 Artists-in-Residence Program:
Grounds open for painting and photography June Thursday – Monday during Museum hours or by special arrangement.

July 14 – 18, 2011 Artists-in-Residence Program:
Grounds open for painting and photography June Thursday – Monday during Museum hours or by special arrangement.

August 12, 2011 (Friday) 5:30 - 7:30 pm "Moonlight Magic" Gala Fundraiser & Art Sale to celebrate our 80th year. Enjoy a rocking evening with music by The Elderly Brothers, Wine, Hors d’Oeuvres, Desserts, Artists-in-Residence Art Sale, Auction, and Raffles. Honorary Chair renowned RI artist David Schock. Join us to raise funds for vital repairs to the dam! *Call for reservation.

September, 2011 Mushroom Walk
date to be determined

October 2011 Limited hours.
Call for days and times

October 10, 2011 (Monday) Museum closes for the 2011 season.

December 3, 2011 (Saturday) Gilbert's Birthday