The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, is proud to present Mishpakha: Jewish History of Woonsocket, an original exhibition celebrating local narratives of worship, […]
Built in 1739, this historic site was a center for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Explore its significant history, including the surrounding square, and view a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George […]
The RI Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries and the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission present RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks this April and May. Discover Rhode Island’s historic cemeteries […]
A festive 1.3-mile parade route through Wakefield will start at the intersection of School and Holley Streets, then head south on Main Street, turning right on High Street, and concluding […]
The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) will present a talk “The Battle of Rhode Island in 1778” at the Annual Meeting of the Prudence Island Historical and Preservation Society […]
Sally’s Night is a nationwide celebration of women in STEM led by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, in collaboration with 21 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations. Sally’s Night honors Sally Ride’s legacy as an astronaut, physicist, educator, and advocate for young people. In recognition of the 40th anniversary of Sally Ride becoming the first American […]
Lecture by Ray Rickman of RI250th partner, the Stages of Freedom. This talk is a collaboration between the Brownell Library and the Little Compton Historical Society and is part of a year-long project honoring the 200th anniversary of the end of slavery in Little Compton. The Historical Society will be hosting other speakers is a series featuring authors and historians […]
Explorer River Tours Come hop aboard our 40-passenger boat for a FREE 20-minute ride to give you a little intro our tours and the magnificent beauty and history found in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley! Informational Booths: 15 Minute Field Trips Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Rhode […]
Come and bask in the splendor of beautiful fireworks stretched across the spring night sky! Every year, this display is set above the picturesque horizon of Narragansett Bay just off the coast of Salter's Grove in Warwick. For about 30 minutes, you'll enjoy a colorful show that lights up the nighttime sky. Several food and […]