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Location
Best time
Plan your visit for the second Sunday of each month (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) for the Monthly Open House events, which often feature special programming like reenactments and themed activities (e.g., Pirate Fest with crafts, games, and food service). These events are highly praised by visitors.
Visitor tip
Arrive early or plan extra time to explore the 23-acre grounds with bridges, stone walls, pond, and barn—these outdoor spaces are highlighted as scenic and calming areas for meditation, quiet walks, and photography. The grounds are accessible even when the house museum is closed.
Visitor tip
Guided house tours are recommended to fully appreciate the preserved Early New England cabinetry, stenciling, and period furniture. Tours are $8 and led by knowledgeable, friendly volunteers who provide rich historical context about the home and Smithfield's history.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic House Museum
- Founded
- 1702
- Location
- Smithfield, Rhode Island
- Special Programs
- School programs, scout programs, private event rentals
- Regular Hours
- Open House events monthly on Sundays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
What visitors say
House tours were $8. The people volunteering are very nice! They do reenactments & weddings. The owner goes out of his way, the best he can to please every person. He is very kind and funny. This place is well kept up and historic…
The beautiful calming landscape of Smith-Appleby Homestead is the perfect place for meditation, contemplation or a quiet stroll. Guided tours of the museum are offered and recommend, but whether Smith-Appleby House is open or closed,…
Beautiful place to have photos done! Especially if you're a Fall person like me!
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Did You Know?
- Smith-Appleby House features approximately 23 acres of grounds with historic features including bridges, old stone walls, a pond, wetland pathways, and a babbling brook, making it a significant property for both education and events
- The house showcases early New England cabinetry, stenciling, and faux-finished floors from the colonial period, representing authentic preservation of 18th-century domestic architectural details
- Smith-Appleby House operates monthly Open House events on the second Sunday of each month (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) and hosts special reenactments, including themed events like Pirate Fest with interactive activities
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