The Council has created a traveling exhibit about the 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index! The 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index (CHI)—the first ever for the state—draws upon data-driven indicators and information about diverse connections to civic life. The report provides a baseline to help communities, leaders, and policy makers understand what challenges and opportunities Rhode Islanders […]

Come down to the Aspray Boat House on May 9th from 6-8 pm to apply for this limited edition plate! Support your favorite local historic community events with your order […]

Join the Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution as they dedicate an America 250 marker in honor of the men and women who achieved American independence. The ceremony will […]

The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, is proud to present Mishpakha: Jewish History of Woonsocket, an original exhibition celebrating local narratives of worship, […]

Join us as we fire up the first day of another year celebrating Gaspee Days! This fun day for the whole family begins with official proclamations from respected officials throughout […]

Built in 1739, this historic site was a center for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Explore its significant history, including the surrounding square, and view a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George […]

The RI Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries and the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission present RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks this April and May. Discover Rhode Island’s historic cemeteries […]

The Narragansett Historical Society will be holding a plant sale on Saturday, June 10th, 9 am-1:00pm! The proceeds will benefit the completion of the Windmill Building and future home of the Narragansett Historical Society. Location: 140 Clarke Road, Narragansett, RI   Have Plants to Donate? Contact: Rudie at (401) 212-6168

Since 1965, the Gaspee Days Committee has continued its efforts to preserve, promote, and share Rhode Island’s revolutionary history with the community – and there's no better way to do that than by celebrating over 50 years of the Gaspee Days Parade. Combining colonial groups from all over with our modern and vibrant community, this […]

Come celebrate it with us! As our last blow in the celebration of Gaspee Days, we reenact the event that started it all with a symbolic burning of the ship […]