“The French Fort at Butts Hill” : The Col. Burton C. Quist Lecture Series with John Robertson, Ph.D.

Portsmouth Friends Church 11 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI, United States

The Battle of Rhode Island Association Lecture Series sponsored by The Whalley Family Foundation and the Portsmouth Historical Society continues with the Col. Burton C. Quist Lecture Series featuring Dr. John Robertson and his presentation: "The French Fort at Butts Hill." Monday June 17th, 6:30 PM, Portsmouth Friends Church, 11 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI. This […]

Footsteps to Freedom: A Walking Tour of Historic African American Life on College Hill with Ray Rickman

John Brown House Museum 52 Power St, Providence, RI, United States

The Rhode Island Historical Society and Stages of Freedom will present Footsteps to Freedom: A Walking Tour of Historic African American Life on College Hill on Saturday, June 22nd, departing from the John Brown House Museum at 9am. Led by Stages of Freedom Executive Director Ray Rickman, the tour will share stories of Black success and resistance in Providence. […]

The History of Hurricanes in Southern Rhode Island

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library 35 Kingstown Road, Narragansett, RI, United States

Join us to hear Narragansett resident Bob Muller share his knowledge of and fascination with hurricanes that have impacted southern RI since 1635. WHEN: Monday, June 24th at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: The Maury Loontjens Library, Narragansett in the Program Room, 1st Floor This program is through a partnership between the Narragansett Historical Society and the […]

Providence During the Revolutionary War Walking Tour with Scott Alexander

John Brown House Museum 52 Power St, Providence, RI, United States

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on this walking tour that examines Providence’s involvement in the American Revolution. The tour will consider how everyday people lived their lives in Providence as war changed the world around them. While visiting sites throughout the East Side, we’ll discuss themes like enslaved men attempting to gain freedom, refugees […]

Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution July 4th Event

Washington Square Washington Square, Newport, RI, United States

The Independence Day celebration is by far the largest event that is sponsored by the Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution. The day begins at the grave of William Ellery in the Common Burying Ground on Farewell Street in Newport. Members of the DAR hold a ceremony honoring Rhode Island’s signer of the Declaration […]

Experience American History at the State Archives: Visit the Declaration of Independence!

Rhode Island State Archives 33 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

The State Archives will be open for special Independence Day hours on July 4 so that the public can view Rhode Island’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence. From 10 a.m. until noon on July 4, the State Archives will display its three versions of the Declaration of Independence: the Southwick Printing (1776), the […]

Bristol 4th of July Parade

Downtown Bristol Rt 114, Bristol, RI, United States

The Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and will step off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Street. Hope Street (Rt. 114) will be closed off beginning at 8:00 a.m., including Poppasquash Road. Beginning at 7:00 a.m., Chestnut […]

Robert A. Geake Lecture, “No Meat, No Bread, No Soldier: The Campaign Against Hunger in the American Revolution”

Smith's Castle 55 Richard Smith Drive, North Kingstown, RI, United States

Join Robert Geake at Smith's Castle on July 9th for a discussion of the topic for his upcoming book! The lecture is called, "No Meat, No Bread, No Soldier: The Campaign Against Hunger in the American Revolution." One of the major challenges in the War of Independence was feeding the troops and Geake will discuss […]

French in Newport Weekend

Washington Square Park 32 Touro Street, Newport, RI, United States

Vive la France à Newport Transport yourself to 1780 Newport, R.I. on July 13-14, 2024, for the 4th annual French in Newport experience. Celebrate Bastille Day with historic reenactors and explore the role of French soldiers and sailors who fought for America’s independence. Enjoy Revolution-era fashion, fare, and tunes, plus free family fun like a […]

250th Anniversary Wedding Reenactment of Nathanael Greene and Catharine Littlefield “Kitty” Greene

Major General Nathanael Greene Homestead 50 Taft Street, Coventry, RI, United States

Join the Nathanael Greene Homestead for a special event celebrating the love story of Nathanael and Kitty Greene! Witness a historical reenactment of their wedding ceremony at Nathanael Greene Homestead, 50 Taft Street, Coventry, RI 02816.. Immerse yourself in the past and experience the charm of a traditional 18th-century wedding. Don’t miss this unique opportunity […]