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Page 2 Wish List

Page 3 Book Sales

Page 4 Remembering Adamsville

Page 5 On-Line Collection

Page 6 Membership, Amazon.com

Page 7 Electronic Store

Past Times Published by The Little Compton Historical Society ~ Fall 2012

Save The DatesSave The DatesSave The DatesSave The Dates Night at the Museum October 3 Cider Social October 8 Remembering Adamsville

Kick Off Meeting October 16 Oral History Workshop October 29

This year’s special exhi-

bition The History of

Little Compton, A Home

By the Sea, 1820-1660 is

open to the public

through Columbus Day

on Saturdays and Sun-

days from 1 to 5 PM.

The exhibit is also open

throughout the Cider

Social (see the story to

the right) and during

a special Night at the

Museum scheduled for

Wednesday, October 3 from 6 to 8 PM.

Book SigningBook SigningBook SigningBook Signing The evening is an extra chance to see the exhibition before it

closes later in the month. The event is free to members of

the Historical Society and $5 for non-members. Author

Janet Lisle will be available to sign books. Light refresh-

ments will be served in the reception room, and the mu-

seum shop will be open.

New Art & Historic ObjectsNew Art & Historic ObjectsNew Art & Historic ObjectsNew Art & Historic Objects The exhibit combines information from A Home By the

Sea, Ms. Lisle’s new book on the history of Little Comp-

ton, with over 50 pieces of art created by local artists and

historic objects from the LCHS collection. The artwork

is for sale and proceeds benefit LCHS.

This Columbus Day,

Monday, October 8,

join us at the Wilbor

House Museum for our

annual Cider Social from

1 to 4 PM. The event

is free and open to the

public. Enjoy free ad-

mission to the 2012

special exhibition, The

History of Little Compton,

A Home By the Sea, 1820-

1660, free tours of the

Wilbor House Museum,

free children’s activities and complementary cider and

donuts. The Historical Society will also host a silent auc-

tion of the art in the exhibition and a small Antiques Sale

during the event. Proceeds will benefit LCHS. This year

for the first time we also hope to have a small cider press

on the property offering demonstrations and samples.

Meet Author Janet LisleMeet Author Janet LisleMeet Author Janet LisleMeet Author Janet Lisle Janet Lisle will be signing her new book, A Home By the

Sea, from 1:30-3:30 PM.

Last ChanceLast ChanceLast ChanceLast Chance The Cider Social is the community’s last chance to see the

special exhibition. Next year’s theme is “Remembering

Adamsville.” Please see page 4 for details.

Scarecrows from last year’s Cider Social and their creators.

Cider Social Mon. Oct. 8 � 1-4 PM

Join us for Some Old Fashioned Fun

Night at the Museum Wed. Oct. 3 � 6-8 PM

See the Exhibit Before It’s Too Late

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WINTER HOURSWINTER HOURSWINTER HOURSWINTER HOURS Office Hours

Tuesday ~ Friday 9 AM ~ 3 PM

Private Tours,

Educational Programs &

Archival Research

by appointment

Corporate MembersCorporate MembersCorporate MembersCorporate Members Local businesses play an important role in the preservation and presentation of Little Compton’s history. Additional Corporate Members are always welcome. Please call 635-4035 or complete the membership form on page 8.

EVENT SPONSORSEVENT SPONSORSEVENT SPONSORSEVENT SPONSORS Katharine H. Leary, CPA Lees Supermarket Sakonnet Events, Inc. Sakonnet Vineyards

SCHOOL PROGRAM SPONSORSSCHOOL PROGRAM SPONSORSSCHOOL PROGRAM SPONSORSSCHOOL PROGRAM SPONSORS All Metals Welding & Fabrication Goulart Petroleum, Inc. Madden Electric Company Phil’s Propane Spinnaker Real Estators Wishing Stone Farm

CORPORATE MEMBERSCORPORATE MEMBERSCORPORATE MEMBERSCORPORATE MEMBERS Able Engineering, Inc. American Classic Real Estate Arkins Construction, Inc. Franlart Nurseries, Inc. Gray’s Ice Cream Homestead Construction Co. Humphrey’s Building Supply Center Lamplighter, Inc. Manchester Tree & Landscaping, Inc. Mataronas Lobster Co., Inc Roger King Fine Arts Sakonnet Lobster Co. Sisson Lawn & Garden Sparks Company, Inc. Stephen’s Masonry, Inc. Stone House Walker’s Roadside Stand Wilbur’s General Store, Inc. Windy Hill Nurseries Inc.

Executive Director

Carlton Brownell

President

Shelley Bowen

Vice President

Dora Millikin

Secretary

Diane MacGregor

Treasurer

Jack Angell

Directors Claudia Cooley Bell

Fred Bridge

Randy Byers

Piper Hawes

Richard W. Lisle

Richard Menoche

J. William Middendorf, II

Carolyn J. Montgomery

Christopher Rawson

Paul Suttell

Robert Wolter

Managing Director

Marjory O’Toole

Administrator

Nancy Carignan

Newsletter Designer

Shelley Bowen Little Compton

Historical Society

PO Box 577

Little Compton, RI 02837

(401) 635-4035

lchistory@littlecompton.org

www.littlecompton.org

Wilbor House Museum

548 West Main Road

Little Compton, RI 02837 (401) 635-4035

Stories, images and objects pertaining

to Adamsville. See page 4

Antique or Vintage Items

To be sold in our Antique Sale to benefit

the Historical Society.

Antique Items with

Little Compton Histories

For possible inclusion in our permanent

collection. The Collections Committee will

review each item.

Digital Images of Family Photographs

Your clearly labeled photographs may help

us identify the hundreds of unidentified

photos in our collection.

Obituaries, Funeral and Memorial

Service Programs, Copies of Eulogies

Help us document the lives of our

20th century residents by sharing

information about your loved ones with us.

Written Histories

Record your Little Compton memories

and we will archive them.

Wanted as gifts or loans!

Thank You Kerrin Callahan! Our sincere thanks to Kerrin Callahan for her two years of service on the Little Compton His-

torical Society Board of Directors. As a professional museum registrar, Kerrin’s talents and

experience managing collections have been tremendously valuable. Her volunteer efforts

helped improve and expand our collections database, raise the quality of our exhibitions

and present successful Preview Parties and Family Days. Thank you Kerrin and the whole

Callahan Crew for all you’ve done and continue to do for LCHS!

The Perfect Gift! Buy four or more copies

of any one title before October 19 and DOUBLE your

members’ discount! In just a few short weeks we’ll be turning

the heat on at the Wilbor House. That means over 4000 pounds of

books have to be moved.

Purchase FOUR or more copies of any one title to double your members’ discount

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Help us Help us Help us Help us move fewer boxes by

purchasing your holiday gifts before October 10

Help yourselfHelp yourselfHelp yourselfHelp yourself to special volume discounts

valid between now and October 19

Our Newest Book!

The History of Little Compton $25 each

A Home By the Sea Save $10!

1820-1950

By Janet Lisle

The History of Little Compton $20 each

First Light: Sakonnet Save $10!

1660-1820

By Janet Lisle

Sakonnet Point Perspectives $10 each

By James C. Garman Save $5

and Michelle Styger

L is for Little Compton $15 each

By Piper Hawes Save $5

Not yet a member? Join today to enjoy these special benefits. Individual memberships start at $20.

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Discounts will not apply to Amazon.com orders

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The Historical Society is kicking off its efforts on next year’s exhibition this fall with a community planning meeting and a variety of opportunities for community members to share

their Adamsville stories and artifacts.

If you would like to help plan the exhibition and/or its special events, collect oral histories, or share your Adamsville memories and memorabilia please contact Project Director Marjory O’Toole at 635-4035. Tiverton and Westport residents are welcome!

Tuesday, October 16 Monday, October 29 Community Planning MeetingCommunity Planning MeetingCommunity Planning MeetingCommunity Planning Meeting Oral History WorkshopOral History WorkshopOral History WorkshopOral History Workshop 7 to 8:30 PM 7 to 8:30 PM 26 Main St, Adamsville 26 Main St, Adamsville (see opposite page)

Share your Story Days Share your Story Days Share your Story Days Share your Story Days

Hourly appointments for oral history interviews—call 635-4035

9 AM to 7 PM

• Thursday, November 15—Adamsville location TBD

• Wednesday, December 5—Wilbor House Museum

Scan and Share DaysScan and Share DaysScan and Share DaysScan and Share Days

Hourly appointments for photo scanning—call 635-4035

Noon to 7 PM

• Wednesday, January, 16—Wilbor House Museum

• Friday, February 1—Adamsville location TBD

Remembering Adamsville 2013 Special Exhibition

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Oral History Workshop Monday, October 29 7 to 8:30 PM 26 Main St., Adamsville

Oral History specialist, Dr. Anne Valk of Brown

University will present a practical, introductory

level workshop on collecting oral histories.

The workshop will help volunteers prepare for the

Historical Society’s 2013 Remembering Adamsville

project. It will cover successful interview tech-

niques, best practices, and will provide practice

with digital recorders.

Limited to 20 participants Free to Remembering Adamsville Volunteers $20 General Public

To Register: Call the Little Compton Historical Society at 401-635-4035

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Membership With Benefits from Coast to Coast

Join or Renew Today!

LCHS participates in the

Time Travelers reciprocal membership program.

Your Historical Society membership card provides you with FREE or

Discounted Admission to 250 historic sites

all across the country!

For a complete list of participating sites log onto

www.mohistory.org/content/membershipservices/timetravelers.aspx

or call LCHS at 635-4035.

As always you’ll enjoy local membership benefits including

free admission to the Wilbor House and our special exhibitions,

invitations to special events and advance registration for our most

popular programs. Most importantly, your membership gift helps

preserve Little Compton’s rich history for generations.

Members receive $5 off every copy of A Home By the Sea

LCHS Membership □ Event Sponsor $250 & up

□ Program Sponsor $150

□ Supporting $100

□ Corporate $75

□ Contributing $50

□ Family $30

□ Individual $20

□ My Company will match my membership or gift. Completed matching form enclosed.

Please make checks payable to:

Little Compton Historical Society PO Box 577, Little Compton, RI 02837

Name: ___________________________

Address: _________________________

City: ____________________________

State: ____________ Zip: __________

Phone: ___________________________

Email: ___________________________

Find our Books on Amazon.com All of the Historical Society’s publications are now available on Amazon.com

Search for them today!

Or stop by the Wilbor House Museum Shop, Wilbur’s General Store, Sakonnet Vineyards or Partner’s Village Store

The History of Little Compton

A Home By the Sea

1820-1950

By Janet Lisle

The History of Little Compton

First Light: Sakonnet

1660-1820

By Janet Lisle

From Second Creek to South Shore by Meredith Wildes Cornell

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1 to 4 PM 1 to 4 PM 1 to 4 PM 1 to 4 PM

Cider Social

We need you!

Remembering Adamsville Special Exhibition 2013

• Attend a planning meeting – October 16

• Share your stories

• Share your images

• Share your historic objects

• Share your talents

See page 4 for more information.See page 4 for more information.See page 4 for more information.See page 4 for more information.