“The Birthplace of Religious Freedom: How Far Have We Come?” Professional Development Series for Rhode Island Teachers

Aldrich House 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI, United States

As we turn the page into 2025, we’re even closer to celebrating our nation's Semiquincentennial. The Rhode Island 250 Commission and the Rhode Island Historical Society are hosting a professional development series for educators from January to June 2025, exploring Rhode Island's role in America's founding. Each session, held once a month across the state, […]

“Brave Men As Ever Fought” Portrait Showcase

Rhode Island State House 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI, United States

Brave Men as Ever Fought by artist Don Troiani will be on loan at the Rhode Island State House from the Museum of the American Revolution until June 29th, 2025. […]

RI250 Educator Workshop: A Legacy of Innovation – Rhode Island’s Economic History

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

A Legacy of Innovation- Rhode Island’s Economic History, April 24, 2025  4-5:30pm at the Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark REGISTER HERE! Join us for the fourth installment of the RI 250th Educator Workshop Series! Learn more about the industries that shaped Rhode Island and its economy. This session will explore key historical themes which […]

Rhode Island Independence Day at the State House

Rhode Island State House 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI, United States

Visit the State House for special Saturday tours and display your state flags on Rhode Island Independence Day. The State House will once again be open for special Saturday tours on Saturday, May 3 in recognition of Rhode Island Independence Day. From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. the RI Department of State will offer abbreviated […]

RI250 Educator Workshop – Unfinished Revolutions: The Fight for Voting Rights

Rhode Island State House 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI, United States

Rhode Island 250 Commission, Rhode Island Department of State, & Rhode Island Historical Society Professional Development Series for Educators Continues! The Rhode Island 250 Commission, Rhode Island Department of State, and the Rhode Island Historical Society present their fifth professional development session for Rhode Island educators highlighting Rhode Island's pivotal role in the founding of […]

RI250 Educator Workshop: From Revolution to Restoration

Museum of Work and Culture 42 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI, United States

In the final workshop of the RI 250 Teacher Professional Development Series, join us to learn more about key milestones in Rhode Island’s history and movements that have affected significant historic change in our state. Topics will cover the experiences and contributions of Indigenous and migrant communities in Rhode Island. Free lessons, resources, a letter […]

Declaration of Independence on Display at the Rhode Island State Archives

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

This Independence Day, the Rhode Island State Archives will be open to the public with three versions of the Declaration of Independence on display! Stop by and see the Southwick Printing (1776), the Goddard Printing (1777), and the Stone Printing (1823). Archives staff will also be in attendance to answer questions. This is a rare […]