When

Sunday, April 25, 2021   12:30-5:00 p.m.

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Where

Hearthside House Museum 
677 Great Road
Lincoln, RI 02865  

 
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Contact

Kathy Hartley 
Friends of Hearthside, Inc. 
401-726-0597 
kathyhartleyhearthside@gmail.com 
  

Guided Tour of Hearthside on Sun. April 25, 2021 

Best known for its unusual architecture, Hearthside also has lots of stories about its previous owners to tell and an impressive array of antiques and artifacts to show.  Throughout the year, a number of exhibits and special programs are held that feature some aspects of its history.  But sometimes, we just conduct tours to showcase its full history. One of those times is on Sunday, April 25th as we host fully-guided history tours of Hearthside.  

These one-hour tours are led by docents in period attire and include 11 rooms on the first and second floors.  Learn about the fascinating history of Hearthside and its legendary beginnings as the result of a winning lottery ticket.  "The House That Love Built" has welcomed several different families as its residents over the past 200 years until ownership passed to the Town of Lincoln in 1997.  Over this time, Hearthside has been home to a candle and soap maker, a lawyer, a horse breeder, several farmers, a real estate developer, a merchant, a hand-weaving business, a coal and lumber dealer, a mill owner, a printer, and a publisher.  

Timed admissions are in allotments every 20 minutes to allow for ample social distancing throughout the house with no more than 6 guests per slot. 

Our Gift Shop is open at the conclusion of the tour.  Proceeds help support the museum so we appreciate your purchase!

ALL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES MUST BE RESERVED AND ADMISSION PAID FOR IN ADVANCE.  General admission is $12; $5 ages 10-17; Members receive free tours based on current dues level.

We are happy to welcome visitors back to Hearthside this season to share its beauty and storied history. Safety is our key priority for both visitors and our volunteers.  Therefore, we have developed a set of guidelines for our tours and programs. This includes:

  • Limiting the number of visitors to no more than 6 with timed admissions every 20 minutes to allow space between groups.
  • Admission is only through advance registration.  This will control the numbers at any one time as well as provide contact information should tracking be necessary later on.
  • All guests must wear face masks during the visit.
  • Visitors will be reminded to practice physical distancing of 6 ft. throughout the tour.
  • One-way traffic pattern throughout the house to avoid face-to-face encounters.
  • Hand sanitizers will be available upon arrival and for visiting gift shop.