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FATHER-SON: Nicholas Russo, a student at Immaculate Concept, got out to Sprague Mansion with his dad Mike to put in some hours into the school’s required community service hours.
Sprague Mansion beautified
Sprague Mansion is ready for spring after a day of beautification on Saturday. Over twenty Cranstonians came to help out, including families and a number of local teens doing community service … more
HUMBUG: Gregg Mierka as Ebenezer Gregg sings “Brown Christmas” with Andy Kaplan accompanying on a very VERY rare Steinway grand piano at Sunday’s Holiday Cheer event sponsored by the Cranston Historical Society.
Historical Society fills Sprague Mansion with Cheer
Cranston residents gathered on a rainy Sunday, December 3 for a warm welcome: Holiday Cheer from the Governor Sprague Mansion. The open house event hosted by the Cranston Historical Society was open … more
COSTUME OR NOT? Costumes were encouraged at the event but not mandated. Donna Neufeld rode the line perfectly with her Crazy Cat Lady costume that may also be her everyday outfit.
Ghost party at Sprague Mansion
In yet another of the annual Halloween events held at Sprague Mansion by the Cranston Historical Society, October 20 brought the Charlie the Butler Ghost Party to the historical mansion with a … more
Jared Dubois
How Did He Do That?!
On October 20 at 7:00 p.m., Jared the Magician and Mentalist will bring his mesmerizing “tricks and treats” to the Governor Sprague Mansion Museum for Cranston Historical Society’s … more
BOOKS GALORE: Sprague Mansion transforms its interior to make way for a bookstore and inspire an interest in reading in young children. (Photo by Steve Popiel)
Summer Reading Kick-off made some noise at Sprague Mansion
Sprague Mansion was the place to be on Friday, June 16. Families from all across Cranston swarmed to the summer reading kick off program. This year's theme is Make Some Noise! "We have … more
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Touring with tea at Sprague Mansion
The Cranston Historical Society invites you to enjoy a relaxing evening tour with tea at the historic Governor Sprague Mansion, on June 29 at 6:30pm . We will share a brief introduction of the … more
The Ghost of the Sprague Mansion
By robert porter lynch When my mom led the charge to save the mansion, we didn't have a caretaker living in the house. As a student at Brown, I volunteered. After all, what young man wouldn't … more
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LECTURE: Mark Dunkleman, Chairman of the RI Civil War Roundtable, speaks to the crowd and gives them a history lesson. (Photos by Steve Popiel)
Burnside: A great American Hero
FESTIVE TUNES AND DECOR: The piano was decked out in holiday spirit. Pianist Andrew Kaplan of West Warwick played a selection of holiday tunes for visitors at Sprague Mansion Holiday Open House on Dec. 4.
Holiday open house and Ward 3 tree lighting
Since the 1960s, Cranston Historical Society (CHS) has held its holiday open house on the first Sunday of December. This year was no different as guests gathered at Governor Sprague Mansion on Dec. 4 … more
THE PEOPLE'S WHITE HOUSE: Governor Sprague Mansion in Cranston is available for tours and has events year round for people to enjoy.
Grant to increase community events at Governor Sprague Mansion
Everything old is new again. Or, in this case, something old is getting a few new improvements. Governor Sprague Mansion is the recipient of a $10,000 grant that allowed for the purchase of a … more
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TAROT CARDS AND READINGS: Debb Brown, who’s paranormal sensitive, provided tarot card and psychic readings. She runs When Things Go Bump in the Night.
Wowing the crowd
A packed crowd joined Jared DuBois the magician and mentalist on Oct. 28 at Governor Sprague Mansion for the Cranston Historical Society’s annual Charlie the Butler Ghost Party fundraising … more
19TH CENTURY GARB: Maria Vazquez will speak about parasols and umbrellas at this year’s annual Victorian Tea and Talk at Sprague Mansion on Oct. 16. (Submitted photo)
Parasols take center stage at not your average tea party
For the past six years, the Cranston Historical Society has held their annual Victorian tea event at Governor Sprague Mansion with a slight twist. Instead of just serving tea alongside sandwiches and … more
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ADDING THAT SPECIAL TOUCH: Mayor Ken Hopkins hung a special ornament on the Christmas Tree at the Govern Sprague Mansion. He also made a donation in the amount of $7,500 to the Society.
Sprague Mansion open house, Ward 3 tree lighting make for holiday combo
Area residents and visitors had the chance to see a holiday decorated Governor Sprague Mansion at the open house hosted by the Cranston Historical Society Sunday prior to Ward 3 tree lighting, hosted … more
Cleaning up at Sprague Mansion
Cleaning up at Sprague Mansion Last weekend, more than 40 volunteers joined Ward 3 City Councilman John Donegan and members of the Cranston Historical Society to clean up the property at Sprague Mansion on Cranston Street. (Herald photos by Steve Popiel) more
FAMILY TEAM:  Lindsay Hart and her daughter, 12-year-old Madelyn, worked together during last weekend’s cleanup at Sprague Mansion.
Sprucing up the grounds at Sprague Mansion
Sprucing up the grounds at Sprague Mansion Over the weekend, Ward 3 City Councilman John Donegan led a socially distanced cleanup of the grounds of the Gov. Sprague Mansion, located at 1351 Cranston St. The folks over at the Sprague Mansion and Cranston more
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