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 […]
Join the Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) and the Brigade of the American Revolution (BAR) as they collaborate for a living history encampment event on May 3rd and May 4th. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this is a unique opportunity to see how the participants of those historic events […]
Visit the State House for special Saturday tours and display your state flags on Rhode Island Independence Day. The State House will once again be open for special Saturday tours […]
You're Invited: Exeter Spring Craft Fair – Celebrating 250 Years of Roots, Stories & Steady Strength Join the Exeter 250th Committee for a day of local flavor, creativity, and community […]
April 19, 1775 marked the start of the American Revolution. When news of the “shot heard ’round the world” made its way from Lexington and Concord to Providence, Rhode Island, […]
Hosted by HistWick at Council Chambers at Town Hall (80 Boston Neck Rd) @ 6:30 PM Event description: 250 years ago, events were taking place that would lead to to the […]
Friday, May 9th, 2025 Colony House | Washington Square, Newport Admission: $60 to $85 per person* *All tickets for this event include a copy of The Fate of the Day: […]
May 10th at the Middletown Public Library. 2 PM In the Revolutionary War era, Aquidneck Island was occupied by British and German military forces, December 1776 – October 1779. This […]
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 […]
The Newport Historical Society presents Newport 1775: Whose Side Are You On?, an immersive exhibition and lecture series that delves into the complex choices faced by Newport residents on the brink of the American Revolution. Exhibition: Newport 1775: Whose Side Are You On? Dates: May 15 – December 2025 Location: Richard I. Burnham Resource Center, […]
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 […]