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 donations are encouraged. No reservation is required. During a public open house, you can walk through the museum rooms and exhibits at your own pace. […]
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 […]
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 of Settler Supremacy." The conversation will explore how colonial leaders used the Pequot War to claim authority as “signature sovereigns” through records and treaties, despite […]
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’ heavily researched text. Drawing from his research and written contributions, along with Troiani’s battle paintings, figure studies, artifact collection and artist notes, Rees focuses on […]