ATTENTION:
    Due to COVID-19, our schedule has changed and latest announcements on upcoming programs are given here.
    Hearthside announces two new dates for its Toys from the Attic exhibit, taking place on September 6th and 13th. Advance registration only to allow small groups at timed admissions. Optional activities include a child's toy making activity and an exterior tour of the history and architecture of the house.  CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS.  

    Hearthside's Starry Starry Nite of stargazing at Chase Farm Park is on September 3. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS 

    Our final Outdoor Movie Event is on August 29 featuring "Back to the Future" - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS 

    ALL ACTIVITIES REQUIRE ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND TICKET PURCHASE. Re-opening protocols in place with 6 ft. distancing and face masks required.

    Hearthside's Gift Shop is holding special openings every Wed. and Sat. between 12-2 during the summer July and August. Gifts as well as tickets to events and our Pandemic Summer Raffle may be purchased during these open hours.  Drawing is Aug. 31st. Click here for Hearthside's Re-Opening Protocols.
    The House
    That Love Built
         Stephen Hopkins Smith built his stately Federal style mansion in
    1810 to impress a sweetheart
    Now known as Hearthside, Smith's home welcomes visitors to discover the stories of the many families who lived there.
    Hearthside is an award-winning historic house museum presenting historically themed exhibits and original programs. Costumed docents guide visitors on tours,
    furnished throughout in period style. Hearthside is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and operates under the stewardship of the all-volunteer nonprofit Friends of Hearthside, Inc.
    Hearthside is located along historic Great Road in Lincoln, RI, 10 minutes north of Providence.

    Bringing History to Life

    From the moment you step foot inside Hearthside, you sense that you’ve stepped back to a past era from interpreters dressed in period attire, sounds from the turn-of-the-century Edison phonograph, the smell of bread baking, and the warmth and ambience of this charming historic home.
    PROMOTING
    Discover how exciting history can be for all ages, not just taking a look at the past, but how the past impacts our present and future. Check out our upcoming tours and events.
    VISIT
    PRESERVING
    Repairing and restoring Hearthside is done with great care to maintain its historical integrity and so that this historic landmark is preserved for future generations. Read about our projects.
    PRESERVATION
    INTERPRETING
    Learn the fascinating stories about the families who called this unique house their home and see what everyday life was like for them along the “Great Road to Mendon.” 
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    Hearthside is open on specific dates from March through December. 
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