Join the RI State Archives for the opening of a new exhibit featuring student artwork inspired by Rhode Island history. Students from North Smithfield High School and Mt. Hope High School partnered with the State Archives for an exhibit focused on unique artwork created by students inspired by the historic documents preserved at the State […]
Saturday April 5, 2025 The alarm will be raised that the British have attacked Lexington at the Nathanael Greene Homestead 50 Taft St, Coventry, RI at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The militia companies will form and be inspected, and then will ready themselves to embark on Massachusetts (company drills, battalion drills, cannon drills, company […]
Sip and celebrate to kickoff America250 Two Lights for Liberty to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary will be held on Friday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will kick off two years’ worth of engaging and educational programming and events to commemorate the birth of our nation and the City of Newport’s […]
Newport, RI – As the nation embarks on a multi-year commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, historian and educator Dr. Fred Zilian has launched a compelling lecture series exploring important themes and pivotal events of this era. On March 19, 2025, he delivered the inaugural lecture, “The British-German Occupation of Aquidneck Island, 1776-79,” at the Newport Public Library, setting […]
Learn the basics of genealogy, find out about the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution, and meet with members to find out if you have a Revolutionary War ancestor! The Rhode Island Societies of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution will host this […]
THE BRITS ATTACK BRISTOL (& LOSE!) In 1775, the British bombed Bristol. And then in 1778, the British, after landing on the shore up on Bristol Neck, marched through town, burning about 30 buildings on their way to Newport. The BH&PS is clebrating both through this fantastic weekend of events. The United Train of Artillery, […]
Two Hundred and Fifty Years of Army Life Join us as we celebrate a monumental milestone in military history—250 years of service, dedication, and sacrifice. This special event at Kempenaar's Clam Bake Club offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich history of the military through reenactments, exhibits, and more. Enjoy a BBQ feast that […]
