"Gilded Age Newport in Color" at Rosecliff is taking visitors back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when African heritage families were active members of a new type […]

Join the Tomaquag Museum as we explore the theme of food sovereignty from an Indigenous perspective. Through art and imagery, we will introduce participants to some animals of land and […]

The Rhode Island Society, Sons of the American Revolution, request the honor of your presence at a Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony honoring four Patriots of the American Revolution Joseph Manchester […]

SAVE THE DATE JUNETEENTH 2024! Join the Rhode Island Slave History Medallions for an exciting Juneteenth 2024 celebration in historic Washington Square in Newport. This annual  Juneteenth Celebration held in […]

The Battle of Rhode Island Association Lecture Series sponsored by The Whalley Family Foundation and the Portsmouth Historical Society continues with the Col. Burton C. Quist Lecture Series featuring Dr. […]

The Rhode Island Historical Society and Stages of Freedom will present Footsteps to Freedom: A Walking Tour of Historic African American Life on College Hill on Saturday, June 22nd, departing from the John Brown […]

Join us to hear Narragansett resident Bob Muller share his knowledge of and fascination with hurricanes that have impacted southern RI since 1635. WHEN: Monday, June 24th at 6:00 p.m. […]

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on this walking tour that examines Providence’s involvement in the American Revolution. The tour will consider how everyday people lived their lives in Providence […]

The Independence Day celebration is by far the largest event that is sponsored by the Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution. The day begins at the grave of William […]

The State Archives will be open for special Independence Day hours on July 4 so that the public can view Rhode Island’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence. From […]