General Nathanael Greene: Savior of the Continental Army Lecture with Janet Uhlar

Coventry Town Hall 1675 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI, United States

On Wednesday, October 11th at 6:00 PM, the Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA), the Major General Nathanael Greene Homestead, and the Coventry Public Library welcomes Author Janet Uhlar to the Auditorium at the Coventry Town Hall Annex, 1675 Flat River Rd., Coventry, RI. Ms. Uhlar’s lecture is General Nathanael Greene: Savior of the Continental Army. […]

Newport Historical Society Presents: Paulsgrave Williams, “The Pirate’s Wife”, and The Golden Age of Piracy

Newport Historical Society Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI, United States

Book online now! Who was Newport pirate Paulsgrave Williams? The Newport Historical Society will host author Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos to explore this question on Thursday October 12, 2023 when she presents the talk Paulsgrave Williams, “The Pirate’s Wife”, and The Golden Age of Piracy. The Newport jeweler turned pirate, Paulsgrave Williams, had deep roots and family ties on […]

$15 – $20

Anchored in Rhode Island: The Slave Trade and Reckoning with Our Past Seminar

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

This seminar will bring together a host of local scholars and authors to share the history of enslavement in Rhode Island, and offer insights on the legacy of slavery’s grasp on the narrative of our national and state history, and examine the impact on our current society as we recognize the work that still needs […]

Archaeology Month Open House at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United States

Experience Rhode Island Archaeology Month at Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. Learn about the archaeological digs that have taken place at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark and see a model of the Wilkinson water wheel. Watch footage of archaeologists working on the site and conduct a search for small treasures. Free, hands-on activities suitable for young […]

Jenks Settlement Walking Tour

Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United States

Learn about Pawtucket's colonial settlers and the community's early ironworks during a free walking tour this October.  The 1670 Jenks Settlement Walking Tours are hosted by Old Slater Mill Association. Over the course of 1 mile, participants will walk for approximately one hour on paved surfaces, with some small hills and steps. Additional tours offered […]

RI SAR: Do You Think You Have A Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestor? Event

Portsmouth Free Public Library 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, United States

Monday October 16th at 6 pm - Portsmouth Public Library Join The Battle of Rhode Island Association and the Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the American Revolution to find out if you have a Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestor! America is celebrating 250 years of Independence. Learn about the SAR. Learn about hereditary societies. […]

Author’s Talk – The Tory’s Wife: A Woman and Her Family in Revolutionary America

Zoom

The Spurgin family of North Carolina experienced the cataclysm of the American Revolution in the most dramatic ways—and from different sides. Jane Welborn Spurgin was a patriot who welcomed Gen. Nathanael Greene to her home and aided the Continental forces. Her husband was a loyalist and an officer fighting for King George III in the […]

RI Latino Arts: Café Recuerdos Barrio Tours and Conversations

Roger Williams Park Broad Street Entrance 1232 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

The original Café Recuerdos art installation created by artist Ana Flores, will be on display on Broad Street from April 15 to August 31, 2023. Come for a walk with us through Broad Street, aka La Callé Broa' and then join Sussy Santana at the Gateway Center (1197 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907) to reflect on what you learned through storytelling […]

Rhode Island’s 45th Heritage Festival

WaterFire Arts Center 475 Valley Street, Providence, RI, United States

"Explore the world through art and music!" Join in a lively celebration of our state's rich cultural heritage! WaterFire Arts Center will be filled with culture, music, and dancing from around the world. This unique festival bridges Rhode Islanders’ cultures and expressions of creative talent. Rhode Island heritage groups will present cultural exhibits, visual art, […]

Jenks Settlement Walking Tour

Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United States

Learn about Pawtucket's colonial settlers and the community's early ironworks during a free walking tour this October.  The 1670 Jenks Settlement Walking Tours are hosted by Old Slater Mill Association. Over the course of 1 mile, participants will walk for approximately one hour on paved surfaces, with some small hills and steps.  Meet in front […]