On August 30th at 6:30 P.M., Payton Becker will give a talk on "When Wedding Dresses Went White: Bridal Fashion from 1850 to 1950." This talk will be hosted at the South County Museum, and is free thanks to a grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities.

Join us as local historian Brian Wallin gives a talk on Pirates and Narragansett Bay. The event is co-sponsored by the Narragansett Historical Society and Maury Loontjens Memorial Library. Their ships slipped in and out of Newport harbor and Narragansetts Bay in the 17th and 18th centuries. Privateers sailed with official government authorization to capture […]

If you thought Pride was over, head to Block Island to keep the party going. Starting Thursday, September 14, and going all weekend long, there will be dancing, drag shows, […]

Book online now! The American Gilded Age (1868 to 1900) and its extreme extravagance continue to be a source of wonder and fascination, particularly for foodies. The style and excessiveness […]

What better place to celebrate fall than at Fallfest in South County, September 15-17? This classic fair experience features games, music, food, crafts, and exciting rides, including a Ferris wheel. […]

Explore and celebrate Boon Street! On Sunday, September 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Narragansett Historical Society will be conducting walking tours of Boon Street! The focus will […]

Join the Tomaquag Museum for the Indigenous Veterans Monument Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We will honor our Indigenous Veterans for their contributions, bravery, and sacrifice.

The Byfield Flag, the oldest complete flag in America. On Wednesday, September 20th at 6 pm at Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway in Newport RI, The Battle of Rhode Island Association […]

On September 20th at 6:30 P.M., Rebecca Kelly will give a talk on "Making a Splash: Resort Fashion in the Gilded Age 1820-1920."  This talk will be hosted at the […]