Governor Sprague Mansion
- 1351 Cranston St., Cranston, RI 02920
- Warwick & West Bay
- (401) 944-9226
Former home of politically and financially prominent Sprague family. Birthplace of two Rhode Island governors and current headquarters of Cranston Historical Society.Birthplace of the Cranston Print Works and the place where Rhode Island Judicial history was changed by the murder of Amasa Sprague in 1843. William Sprague IV was also one of Abraham Lincoln's most important Civil War Governors. Twenty-eight room, 2 1/2-story house built in 1790; addition, 1864. Carrington collection of Oriental art objects. Authentically restored Sprague parlor and sewing cabinet. Restored carriage house and stable containing carriages, sleighs, pony carts. Tours are arranged by appointment.
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Events
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Gaspee Celtic Jam Musicians at the Sprague Mansion & Carriage House
Dates vary between May 10, 2025 - August 23, 2025Quick View -
July 24, 25 & 26 at 7pm. Shakespeare Under the Stars Returns to Gov. Sprague Mansion Museum
Dates vary between July 24, 2025 - July 26, 2025Quick View
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