Revolutionary RI History Hunt – Portsmouth Experience

Portsmouth Historical Society 870 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, United States

Learn all about what happened in Portsmouth during the Battle of Rhode Island in 1778! You are invited to join our kickoff event at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 23rd.  Meeting at the Portsmouth Historic Society, you will get a digital clue packet and map. Your hunt begins around that property, then you'll drive to five […]

Small Business Saturday at the General Nathanael Greene Homestead

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

Think Big and Shop Small! The Nathanael Greene Homestead Giftshop, Museum Big Bear Trading Co. and Wedges of Time will be open Small Business Saturday November 30 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Half-price tours. We have books by local authors and goods from local artisans. We also have great stocking stuffers, books for history buffs, museum merchandise […]

Christmas At The Castle

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

Smith's Castle and the NK 350th Committee will commemorate the founding of Kings Towne by the Colonial Government by hosting a Christmas event at the historic site! Hourly entertainment throughout the two-day event!   The two-day event will have Father Christmas, Crafts, Cookie Decorating, 350th displays, raffles, and vendors! December 7th-8th, 12-4 pm!

HAMILTON at PPAC

Providence Performing Arts Center 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI, United States

“HAMILTON is a theatrical landmark.” -The New York Times  A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on […]

Open House Tour at the Varnum Armory Museum

Varnum Memorial Armory 6 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI, United States

Visit the Varnum Armory Museum, home of the largest collection of Rhode Island military history by attending this open house. Touring the museum during an open house is free, but donations are encouraged. No reservation is required. During a public open house, you can walk through the museum rooms and exhibits at your own pace. […]

Open House Tour at the Varnum Armory Museum

Varnum Memorial Armory 6 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI, United States

Visit the Varnum Armory Museum, home of the largest collection of Rhode Island military history by attending this open house. Touring the museum during an open house is free, but donations are encouraged. No reservation is required. During a public open house, you can walk through the museum rooms and exhibits at your own pace. […]

Signature Sovereigns: The War for Connecticut, the Treaty of Hartford, and the Fallacy of Settler Supremacy

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The Tomaquag Museum is hosting monthly lunch and learns. This session will include Historian Mack Scott(Narragansett) called, "Signature Sovereigns: The War for Connecticut, the Treaty of Hartford, and the Fallacy of Settler Supremacy." The conversation will explore how colonial leaders used the Pequot War to claim authority as “signature sovereigns” through records and treaties, despite […]

Virtual Author’s Talk—Don Troiani’s Black Soldiers in America’s Wars: 1754-1865

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Historian John Rees discusses his recent collaboration with historical artist Don Troiani highlighting the participation of African American soldiers in America’s early wars that combines Troiani’s dramatic art with Rees’ heavily researched text. Drawing from his research and written contributions, along with Troiani’s battle paintings, figure studies, artifact collection and artist notes, Rees focuses on […]

“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, […]

Honoring the First Rhode Island Regiment of the Revolution

Varnum Memorial Armory 6 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI, United States

TIME: Doors open at 10am. Event begins at 11am and will go until about 12:30. The Varnum Armory Museum (located downstairs) will be open from 10am-11am. And it will be open again following the ceremony until 3pm. NOTE: The event is free and there’s no need to register ahead of time. Capacity is limited to […]