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 on Saturday, May 3 in recognition of Rhode Island Independence Day. From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. the RI Department of State will offer abbreviated […]
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 spirit at the Exeter Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, May 3rd from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Exeter Public Library (773 Ten Rod […]
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, how did locals react to this “alarming intelligence”? Visit the John Brown House Museum on Saturday, May 3, from 10 am – 4 pm, as […]
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: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780 Lecture starts at 6pm; doors open at 5pm for a complimentary reception. Charter Books and the […]
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 lecture will cover the background to the occupation, the British-German landing and deployment on the island, the weather and landscape of the island at the […]
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 […]