Hearthside House Museum
Museums & Institutions - Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
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The House That Love BuiltStephen Hopkins Smith built his stately Federal style mansion in 1810 to impress a sweetheartNow 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.Friends of Hearthside, the volunteer organization that started in 2001 with the restoration and opening of the 1810 Hearthside House, has expanded their stewardship to include other historic sites at the neighboring Chase Farm Park. With the recent restoration of the relocated one-room schoolhouse at Chase Farm Park, and the addition of a new Visitors' Center to the historic property, the Park now offers a journey through Lincoln's early history in this snapshot of life during the 19th century. The campus includes Hearthside House Museum, the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop, the Moffett Mill and the Pullen's Corner Schoolhouse, all situated on the picturesque historic dairy farm of 85 acres. The new Visitors' Center offers a gathering spot under its picnic pavilion, as well as a community room and public restrooms, making it possible for tours and groups to visit the site for a day.
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