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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]