Fun Embroidery Craft Class for Families & Kids – April 9 at Smith-Appleby House, Smithfield, RI

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (I-Newswire) March 22, 2011 - Use your existing embroidery skills – or learn how – to create a charming appliquéd wall hanging in a fun embroidery craft class for family and children at the historic Smith-Appleby House Museum on Saturday, April 9th, in Smithfield, RI.

The class, "Sew What? With Maggie & Friends," will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

All materials will be provided and refreshments will be served.

After the class, tour the Smith-Appleby House Museum – one of the few remaining 17th century houses in RI – guided by volunteers in Colonial costume.

Pre-registration is required. Call 401-231-7363. Cost: $18 per child/adult pair and includes the class, craft kit, and tour; $8 each additional child.

The Smith-Appleby House Museum is located at 220 Stillwater Rd. in Smithfield, RI, just off I-295.

The Smith-Appleby House was built circa 1696 by Elisha Smith, a grandson of John Smith – one of Roger William’s original party of six men who left the Massachusetts Bay Colony to settle in Providence. Originally constructed as a one-room stone-ender with a loft, the house was expanded over the years by later generations of the family to its present 12 rooms. The house features a variety of original stencils, designs, and furnishings, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

About Smith-Appleby House Museum:
The Smith-Appleby House was built circa 1696 by Elisha Smith, grandson of John Smith – one of Roger William’s original party of six men who left the Massachusetts Bay Colony to settle in Providence. Originally constructed as a one-room stone-ender with a loft, the house was expanded over the years by later generations of the family to its present 12 rooms. The house features a variety of original stencils, designs, and furnishings, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also the headquarters of the Smithfield Historical Society.

Company Contact Information
Smith-Appleby House Museum
Don Goncalves
220 Stillwater Rd.
Smithfield, RI
02917
Phone : 401-231-7363