Battery "B" First Rhode Island Light Artillery will be at South County Museum to run the Civil War Soldier Experience. Come to the South County Museum on Saturday, August 19th, […]
On August 23rd, at 6:30 PM, Christian McBurney will give a talk on rum running in Rhode Island during Prohibition. This talk will be hosted at the South County Museum, […]
In August 1765, a group of Newporters organized a riot that turned leading citizens against each other and set Rhode Island on a path to rebellion against Great Britain. This tour explores what happened on those fateful summer days and offers a glimpse into life in colonial Newport on the eve of revolution. This family-friendly […]
Bring a picnic and a chair. Sit back and listen to music from our very own SCM Jammers!
On August 30th at 6:30 P.M., Payton Becker will give a talk on "When Wedding Dresses Went White: Bridal Fashion from 1850 to 1950." This talk will be hosted at […]
September 8-10th, 2023, Rocky Point State Park, Warwick, RI: The American Veteran Traveling Tribute & The Traveling Wall will honor 209 Rhode Islanders who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Hosted by Operation Stand Down RI, the Gaspee Days Committee, RI State Parks, RI 250th Commission, and the City of Warwick. Friday, September 8th […]
Join us as local historian Brian Wallin gives a talk on Pirates and Narragansett Bay. The event is co-sponsored by the Narragansett Historical Society and Maury Loontjens Memorial Library. Their […]
If you thought Pride was over, head to Block Island to keep the party going. Starting Thursday, September 14, and going all weekend long, there will be dancing, drag shows, […]
Book online now! The American Gilded Age (1868 to 1900) and its extreme extravagance continue to be a source of wonder and fascination, particularly for foodies. The style and excessiveness of this era has ties to modern popular culture through books, films, and television shows, including The Alienist and the Julian Fellowes TV series The Gilded Age on HBO. On Thursday September 14, […]
What better place to celebrate fall than at Fallfest in South County, September 15-17? This classic fair experience features games, music, food, crafts, and exciting rides, including a Ferris wheel. This is the perfect outdoor family-friendly event–plus, parking is free! Misquamicut Fallfest weekend: Friday, Sept 15: 5 pm - 11 pm Saturday, Sept 16: 11 […]
