Johnston Historical Society 
101 Putnam Pike, Johnston, RI, United States
Come and be part of our RI250 celebration and witness life as it was in 1776.Come tour the Elijah Angell House, period oriented farm house. Meet the "Ladies of the Greene", as they reenact of times past. Also, Neil Mansfield will provide a blacksmith demonstration. The Rhode Island Spinners Guild will display their craft on
Rhode Island 250 Commission
401 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, Rhode Island
Join us for the planting of a new Liberty Tree in West Greenwich as part of Rhode Island’s ongoing commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. In the 18th century, Liberty Trees served as powerful gathering places where colonists came together to share ideas, organize, and spark the spirit of independence. Today, the
Rhode Island 250 Commission
181 Howard Hill Road, Foster, Rhode Island
Join us for the planting of a new Liberty Tree in Coventry as part of Rhode Island’s ongoing commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. In the 18th century, Liberty Trees served as powerful gathering places where colonists came together to share ideas, organize, and spark the spirit of independence. Today, the planting
Steamship Historical Society of America
2500 Post Rd., Warwick, RI, United States
Doors open at 10 a.m. ET, Presentation begins at 10:30 a.m. ET. Author, historian, SSHSA member, and former purser Gregory Abbott has been captivated by ships since his high school summer job aboard the Yankee that went to Block Island. Learn about the evolution of steamships and passenger travel, from the 1800s to the modern
Rhode Island 250 Commission
1 Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Join us for the planting of a new Liberty Tree in Hopkinton as part of Rhode Island’s ongoing commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. In the 18th century, Liberty Trees served as powerful gathering places where colonists came together to share ideas, organize, and spark the spirit of independence. Today, the planting
Tomaquag Museum
2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, Charlestown, Rhode Island, United States
This year, the sassiminneash takes center stage in cooking demonstrations featuring Narragansett chef Charles Hankinson, a Johnson & Wales graduate. An Indigenous Artist Market will offer visitors the opportunity to meet artists, see demonstrations, and explore contemporary expressions of Indigenous culture. Experience the cranberry through your senses with food vendors by Indigenous chefs Willy Johnson
Newport Restoration Foundation
46 Clarke Street, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Join us for watercolor class where we will use for inspiration the original Merit Badge given to soldiers for excellent service during the American Revolution that Cato Vernon may have received. All levels. Beginner friendly. Free for all.
Autumnfest
40 Snow Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States
Autumnfest is the largest celebration held in Northern Rhode Island. Attracting nearly 100,000 people this year and we are looking to make this event the biggest yet celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country. Rides for kids and adults, food court, arts and crafts vendors, ten division parade, two areas of beer/wine/cocktails, sports and fitness
Newport Restoration Foundation
46 Clarke Street, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Something happens when people sew together. Conversations, quiet, creative discovery and personal connection. Over time, we create something that could never exist if we did it alone and the artifact lives on to tell our story. Join artist Bob Dilworth in assembling a community textile dedicated to Cato Vernon. Using fabric printed with photos created
Steamship Historical Society of America
2500 Post Rd., Warwick, RI, United States
Family Friendly event for all ages: Tour our collections and learn about the history of steamships and engine-powered vessels. Explore hundreds of models, photos, maritime artworks, and other artifacts.
Newport Restoration Foundation
46 Clarke Street, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Nothing brings a greater sense of freedom than raising your voice in harmony in a circle of kind-hearted folks! Meet with friends new and old to join in the tradition of singing in a circle. A chance to make community, free your voice, boost your mental health, and reflect on American history and its relationship
Warwick Center for the Arts
3259 Post Road, Warwick, RI, United States
Stories about artificial life are older than the technology that inspired them. Pygmalion's statue, the Golem, Pinocchio. The questions they raise about identity, ethics and responsibility have only grown more urgent as drones, prosthetics and adaptive software move those old myths closer to daily life. Rhode Island sculptor Krzysztof Mathews builds an ecosystem of cyborg
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