Smith-Appleby House to Host 40th Annual May Breakfast on May 5

Johnny cakes and homemade breads lead off the menu at the 40th Annual May Breakfast on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield, RI.

At the event, volunteers in Colonial dress will treat guests at the historic 18th century home to a homemade breakfast of various berry breads, chilled fruit cup, Johnny cakes, omelet, bacon & Grandma’s old fashioned baked beans, coffee and orange juice.

After the breakfast, visitors are invited to tour the rooms and exhibits of the House Museum.

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

Seating for the breakfast is 11 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (401) 231-7363. Admission is $20 per person, which includes a self-guided tour.

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

The Smith-Appleby House Museum hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including Colonial militia & military encampments, arts & crafts and baking classes, historically-themed dinners, and Holiday celebrations. Custom programs and tours are available for schools and classroom field trips, scout troops, historical groups, community associations, clubs, and other organizations.

The Smith-Appleby House Museum is on the Web at http://www.smithapplebyhouse.org, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SmithApplebyHouse, and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SmithAppleby.