“HAMILTON is a theatrical landmark.” -The New York Times A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the […]
Visit the Varnum Armory Museum, home of the largest collection of Rhode Island military history by attending this open house. Touring the museum during an open house is free, but […]
Visit the Varnum Armory Museum, home of the largest collection of Rhode Island military history by attending this open house. Touring the museum during an open house is free, but […]
The Tomaquag Museum is hosting monthly lunch and learns. This session will include Historian Mack Scott(Narragansett) called, "Signature Sovereigns: The War for Connecticut, the Treaty of Hartford, and the Fallacy […]
Historian John Rees discusses his recent collaboration with historical artist Don Troiani highlighting the participation of African American soldiers in America’s early wars that combines Troiani’s dramatic art with Rees’ […]
TIME: Doors open at 10am. Event begins at 11am and will go until about 12:30. The Varnum Armory Museum (located downstairs) will be open from 10am-11am. And it will be […]
Join us on February 21st at 1:00 PM in the State Room at the Rhode Island State House as we commemorate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Military Order of Foreign Wars (MOFW). This special occasion will honor Admiral Stephen Bleecker Luce, the first Commander of the Rhode Island Commandery, and a visionary […]
On March 2, 1775, the women of Providence showed their disdain for British authority by protesting at Market Place and burning tea. This incident, known as the Providence Tea Party, included a mock funeral for “Madam Souchong”, the personification of the tea, and sparked much debate in town amongst this once popular drink’s ties to […]
Join us for this day of professional learning at Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket! Teaching Rhode Island’s History: Connecting Standards to Stories promises a day of inspiring professional learning focused on the rich history and diverse stories that shape Rhode Island. This event offers K–12 educators the opportunity to connect with local experts, explore educational resources, […]
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 […]
