African Americans on College Hill: Walking Tour with Ray Rickman

Stages of Freedom Museum 10 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United States

Explore Providence's oldest neighborhood and the African Americans who lived their varied lives there with Rhode Island's foremost expert, Ray Rickman. Many left an indelible mark on not only the state but the world, including opera diva Sissieretta Jones, landscape artist Edward M. Bannister, and Harlem Renaissance author Rudolph Fisher.

$18

Reimagining New England Histories: Professional Learning Opportunity

Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice 94 Waterman St., Providence, RI, United States

Did you know that towards the bottom and on the left of all recently printed U.S. currency you will see the name Lynn Malerba? Malerba is the current U.S. Treasurer and a lifetime Chief of the Mohegan Tribe (nation). She is also the first female and the first Indigenous person to hold this position. Like […]

20th Annual Honoring & Cultural Celebration

The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences 87 Kingstown Road, Richmond, RI, United States

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 Indigenous history, culture, arts, and Mother Earth and connect to Native issues of today.

Rhode Island Historical Society Presents Concerts Under The Elms: Nickel Jukebox

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

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 the newly revitalized Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum, will feature a lineup of returning favorites and first-time performers. Each evening will also […]

$10

RIHS: Discussing the History of Rumrunners in Narragansett Bay – Book Talk with Christian McBurney

Aldrich House 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI, United States

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: The Coast Guard’s War on Rumrunners. McBurney will explore the use of excessive force in Narragansett Bay and other Rhode Island waters during Prohibition against […]

Teatro en El Verano

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 and it will be directed by Leandro (Kufa) Castro. ¿Y que? From poor and in love to obsessive and rich, watch as the characters from La […]

Rhode Island Historical Society Presents Concerts Under The Elms: Funkademic

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

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 the newly revitalized Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum, will feature a lineup of returning favorites and first-time performers. Each evening will also […]

$10

Newport and the Stamp Act Riots: A Family-Friendly Tour & Hands-on Activity

Museum of Newport History 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

Butts Hill Fort Summer Volunteer Cleanup

Butts Hill Fort 35 Dyer Street, Portsmouth, RI, United States

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 […]