Calendar of Events at Lippitt House Museum
Upcoming Events
Tickets purchased for museum events are non-refundable.
Walking Tour of North Burial Ground
Saturday, October 4th at 11:30 AM
Join this new tour - a collaboration between Lippitt House Museum and North Burial Ground Staff - and learn about the contemporaries (the "friends and enemies") of the Lippitt family in the mid 19th century.
Behind the Scenes Tour
November 15th
A whole new way to see Lippitt House Museum, this program brings visitors "behind the scenes" to spaces not normally included on a guided tour. Hear the stories of the servants employed by the Lippitts, their daily tasks and the mechanics of the house that made it so modern for its time.
Christmas at Lippitt
December 2025
Enjoy the splendor of a Victorian mansion in all its yuletide glory! Decorated for the holidays, guests are encouraged to explore the house and take photos capturing the spirit of the season.
Past Events
Student Bring-a-Friend Tour Night
April 16, 5:00PM and 6:00PM
On Wednesday, April 16, students are invited to sign up for a guided tour and bring a student friend for free!
Lippitt After Dark
February 26 and 27, Tours begin at 5:00PM and 6:30PM
Visitors stepped back in time to a wintery February evening in 1875 at Lippitt House for an inside peek into the daily life of a Victorian household.
Community Conversations: Local Responses to Impending Deportations
Many residents without documentation are facing uncertainty with impending changes in national policy. Attendees gathered to hear how some Rhode Island organizations are responding.
Swan Point Cemetary Tour
During this 90-minute walking tour, participants explored the park-like setting of the oldest section of Swan Point Cemetery’s historic landscape and monuments. This tour was led by architectural historian Ronald J. Onorato and Lippitt House Museum Interim Director Cathy Saunders.
