In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, this exhibition looks at the period of the formation of the American nation and sense of identity through the lens of objects, stories, and houses in NRF’s collection and tell the story of the founding of NRF on the eve of the

While the American Revolution provides historical context for this years 250th anniversary of the United States, this exhibition broadens the conversation by exploring the meaning of freedom through Indigenous perspectives on land, responsibility, and enduring presence. Visitors are invited to consider a central question: What does freedom mean, and who was it meant for? Through

From the attack on the British Royal Navy's HMS Gaspee in 1772 to being the final state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, Rhode Island has a big story to tell as we celebrate 250 years of the United States of America!  Visit the State Archives to see a new exhibit focusing on the story of

This exhibition explores how diverse Newporters experienced the tumult of the Revolution and how later artists, writers and community organizers from Newport defined our understanding of the war in innovative, often radical ways that met the challenges of their times. In this anniversary year marking 250 years of American independence from Great Britain, the exhibition

Soul Value is an inclusive historical storytelling experience that draws directly on bibliographies, written records, and court documents housed in colonial and state archives, transforming primary-source research into embodied performance narratives. By translating archival materials into monologue, dance, ritual, and song, Soul Value connects documented history to lived experience, making the past accessible and resonant