Join the Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution as they dedicate an America 250 marker in honor of the men and women who achieved American independence. The ceremony will […]
The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, is proud to present Mishpakha: Jewish History of Woonsocket, an original exhibition celebrating local narratives of worship, […]
Join us as we fire up the first day of another year celebrating Gaspee Days! This fun day for the whole family begins with official proclamations from respected officials throughout […]
Built in 1739, this historic site was a center for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Explore its significant history, including the surrounding square, and view a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George […]
The RI Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries and the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission present RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks this April and May. Discover Rhode Island’s historic cemeteries […]
The Narragansett Historical Society will be holding a plant sale on Saturday, June 10th, 9 am-1:00pm! The proceeds will benefit the completion of the Windmill Building and future home of […]
Since 1965, the Gaspee Days Committee has continued its efforts to preserve, promote, and share Rhode Island’s revolutionary history with the community – and there's no better way to do […]
Come celebrate it with us! As our last blow in the celebration of Gaspee Days, we reenact the event that started it all with a symbolic burning of the ship […]
A festive 1.3-mile parade route through Wakefield will start at the intersection of School and Holley Streets, then head south on Main Street, turning right on High Street, and concluding […]
The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) will present a talk “The Battle of Rhode Island in 1778” at the Annual Meeting of the Prudence Island Historical and Preservation Society […]
