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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
