Mishpakha: Jewish History of Woonsocket Exhibit

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

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, […]

$8

Blackstone Valley International Food Trail

Blackstone Valley

Take a culinary trip around the world without leaving the Ocean State! Kicking off on the weekend of September 23-24, the Food Trail showcases food from over 40 countries, all within Blackstone Valley's 10 cities and towns. The trail itself features more than 80 restaurants, breweries, and farms. Bon appétit!

Bittersweet: Sugar’s Sticky Road to Revolution Exhibit

John Brown House Museum 52 Power St, Providence, RI, United States

The Rhode Island Historical Society is proud to present Bittersweet: Sugar’s Sticky Road to the Revolution, the newest exhibit at the John Brown House Museum. The exhibition opens Thursday, May 25, and will remain in the museum’s gallery until Saturday, December 30. Sugar and its derivative products (molasses and rum) were among the major commodities that drove […]

$10

Tomaquag Museum’s Cranberry Thanksgiving

South Kingstown Land Trust 17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI, United States

Join the Tomaquag Museum for their annual Cranberry Thanksgiving event! Art Demos. Storytelling & Games. Art Market. TEK Walk. The event will be held at the South Kingstown Land Trust in Matunuck!

Rhode Island Humanities Presents 50Fest

WaterFire Arts Center 475 Valley Street, Providence, RI, United States

RI Humanities presents 50Fest, a festival showcasing the richness and diversity of 50 years of humanities and culture in Rhode Island. Attendees can enjoy a mini film festival of remarkable documentaries funded by RI Humanities, a poster exhibition celebrating the stunning array of events and programs supported by RI Humanities, a community story circle, an […]

Hands-on Archaeology: Re-excavating the Old State House Parade Ground

Old State House 150 Benefit Street, Providence, RI, United States

In 1974, archaeologists from Brown University excavated the site of an 18th century house at the west end of the Parade Ground outside the Old State House.  All the artifacts were stored at the Old State House, now the office of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, but the bulk of the collection was […]

RI Latino Arts: Barrio Tours

Roger Williams Park Broad Street Entrance 1232 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

This tour held October 10th will focus on first-person oral histories found in the book Nuestras Raíces, which have inspired the play to be performed at Trinity Repertory in January 2024. NOTE: We will be walking on busy sidewalks and crossing a highway overpass. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Meet 15 minutes before the scheduled […]

General Nathanael Greene: Savior of the Continental Army Lecture with Janet Uhlar

Coventry Town Hall 1675 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI, United States

On Wednesday, October 11th at 6:00 PM, the Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA), the Major General Nathanael Greene Homestead, and the Coventry Public Library welcomes Author Janet Uhlar to the Auditorium at the Coventry Town Hall Annex, 1675 Flat River Rd., Coventry, RI. Ms. Uhlar’s lecture is General Nathanael Greene: Savior of the Continental Army. […]

Newport Historical Society Presents: Paulsgrave Williams, “The Pirate’s Wife”, and The Golden Age of Piracy

Newport Historical Society Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI, United States

Book online now! Who was Newport pirate Paulsgrave Williams? The Newport Historical Society will host author Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos to explore this question on Thursday October 12, 2023 when she presents the talk Paulsgrave Williams, “The Pirate’s Wife”, and The Golden Age of Piracy. The Newport jeweler turned pirate, Paulsgrave Williams, had deep roots and family ties on […]

$15 – $20

Anchored in Rhode Island: The Slave Trade and Reckoning with Our Past Seminar

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

This seminar will bring together a host of local scholars and authors to share the history of enslavement in Rhode Island, and offer insights on the legacy of slavery’s grasp on the narrative of our national and state history, and examine the impact on our current society as we recognize the work that still needs […]