The Smith Appleby House Museum
The Smith Appleby House
Are you looking for an event venue with character, history and grace? Consider booking the Smith-Appleby House in Smithfield, RI for your wedding or other upcoming events.
The beautiful Smith-Appleby House Museum and grounds are available as a rental venue for:
- Photography
- Showers
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Receptions
- Group/club day retreats
- Other events
This delicately restored and furnished farmhouse features beautiful cabinet work and an intriguing antique collection. A unique feature is the smoke room on the second floor. It is serviced by the huge fireplace in the keeping room. The House is on the National Register of Historic Places and has received the “Footprints in History” Award from the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.
The Smith-Appleby House first floor can be rented for small weddings. There are 4 rooms able to seat from 8 to 25 – with a 50 person maximum. The barn can be rented for a small wedding. The upper barn is comprised of 4 partitioned sections. There is a kitchen area, and a central area that accommodates tables and chairs. This space could easily be doubled with the addition of an event tent.
Where to park
Parking is available in a large, level field that is adjacent to the museum. There is also a large, circular area in front of the museum that will accommodate a bus.
Restrooms are available. For the outdoor events, there is a facility with a ladies room, and men’s room, both handicapped accessible, with flush toilets and sinks. There are 3 stalls in the ladies’ room. The floor is cement, but a braided rug dresses it up for special events.
The Smith-Appleby House offers outdoor lights at the restroom. Those are vailable on two sides of the barn that are motion activated, and on 2 sides of the main house. Outdoor luminaries may be used. There is an outlet on the lower barn. It can be used for extension cords.
B&M Catering is honored to offer full-service catering options for events held at the Smith-House Museum located at 220 Stillwater Road in Smithfield, RI.
Visit the Smith-Appleby House Museum website
We have a number of Full-Service Catering Menus available for you to review. Please be sure to give our event planners a call to discuss your own menu preferences.
