Join the Nathanael Greene Homestead in marking the General's Birthday on August 3rd, 2024! The Kingston Reds will host an 18th Century Encampment with historic militia members, living historians, and other reenactors! 1 pm: Ceremony followed by a talk by author Salina Baker
Please join the Kentish Guards, Pawtuxet Rangers, and the Rhode Island 250th Commission as they host the 2024 National Muster! The National Muster will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Fort Adams in Newport, RI. The Kentish Guards and Pawtuxet Rangers will be celebrating their 250th anniversaries. It will also be the 200th […]
We will re-enact Lafayette’s reception and explore Providence through speeches, activities, and ceremonies reminiscent of that historic day. The festivities will culminate in a dinner featuring the music and dance of early 19th-century France.
"Explore the world through art and music!" Join in a lively celebration of our state's rich cultural heritage! WaterFire Arts Center will be filled with culture, music, and dancing from around the world. This extraordinary festival unites the cultural richness and creative expressions of Rhode Islanders. Explore cultural exhibits, witness visual art, and engage with […]
The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) is inviting volunteers to our Fall cleanup on Sunday, Oct 27th. Cleanup starts at 10 AM and goes on until 2 PM. Come anytime. The meeting point is the fort gate on Butts St. off Sprague Street. Parking available at the Wealth Management lot at 35 Dyer St […]
The famed Pirate Captain Blackbeard’s ship Queen Anne’s Revenge was originally a French slave-trading vessel called La Concorde, which he along with his crew members captured in the midst of one of its slave-trading missions. Perhaps due to the construction of the archive, much of the research into this historical incident focuses on Blackbeard, La Concorde’s owner René Montaudouin, La Concorde’s Captain […]
Join us for an evening of engaging discussions and fascinating stories from the past, all while enjoying your favorite beverages after hours. The NHS’ current exhibition, “A Name, A Voice, […]
Learn all about what happened in Portsmouth during the Battle of Rhode Island in 1778! You are invited to join our kickoff event at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 23rd. Meeting […]
Think Big and Shop Small! The Nathanael Greene Homestead Giftshop, Museum Big Bear Trading Co. and Wedges of Time will be open Small Business Saturday November 30 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. […]
Smith's Castle and the NK 350th Committee will commemorate the founding of Kings Towne by the Colonial Government by hosting a Christmas event at the historic site! Hourly entertainment throughout […]
