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, […]
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 […]
Join us! Our annual Honoring celebration which helps support our educational programs, exhibits and care of collections. Tomaquag Museum’s mission is to educate the public and promote thoughtful dialogue regarding […]
The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 26th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series on Thursday, June 29th at 6:30 p.m. The six-week series, hosted on […]
Come for a lecture by Rob Grandchamp about "Seven From the Seventh" - Seven artifacts from the Seventh Rhode Island Volunteers and how they tell the story of a Civil […]
The Rhode Island Historical Society will host veteran research and writer Christian McBurney on Wednesday, August 1st, at 6 p.m., for a free talk highlighting his latest work Machine Guns in Narragansett Bay: […]
Rhode Island Latino Arts & Trinity Repertory Company present a 90-minute English/Spanish production of La Luz Verde. The play has been adapted by Catia from the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald […]
The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 26th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series on Thursday, June 29th at 6:30 p.m. The six-week series, hosted on […]
In August 1765, a group of Newporters organized a riot that turned leading citizens against each other and set Rhode Island on a path to rebellion against Great Britain. This tour explores what happened on those fateful summer days and offers a glimpse into life in colonial Newport on the eve of revolution. This family-friendly […]
Portsmouth, RI. The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is inviting volunteers to our 2nd Summer Cleanup on Saturday, August 12th (rain date is August 13th). Cleanup starts at 9 AM and goes on until 4pm. Come anytime. The meeting point is the Fort gate on Butts Hill St. off Sprague Street. Google “26 Butts Street” […]
