Holiday Open Houses: Governor Sprague Mansion & Joy Homestead

Enjoy holiday music, cookies and wassail and holiday spirit by visiting our museums. The Cranston Historical Society has graciously opened both museums to the public at no charge for several decades. It is our way to share some kindred hospitality and welcome our visitors.

Andrew Kaplan, Rhode Island pianist, will perform musical selections on Cranston Historical Society’s rare 1800s Concerta D Grand Steinway for your enjoyment. Members from the Pawtuxet Rangers will make a special visitation to the Sprague Mansion. The Western Cranston Garden Club decorates the Mansion in a spirited Victorian-theme each year. Colonial-dressed hosts will greet visitors at the Joy Homestead — enjoy colonial cheer and the warmth of the Job Joy’s fireplaced home. Commodore Whipple and Major Pitcairn of his Majesty’s Marines will visit the Homestead this year. Both museums – located on the historic W3R Washington-Rochambeau Route, the official National Park Service trail our French Allies marched from Newport to Yorktown during the Revolutionary War.Host your next event or holiday gathering at the Governor Sprague Mansion.