The Council has created a traveling exhibit about the 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index! The 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index (CHI)—the first ever for the state—draws upon data-driven indicators and information about diverse connections to civic life. The report provides a baseline to help communities, leaders, and policy makers understand what challenges and opportunities Rhode Islanders […]

Portsmouth, RI – Historian Christian McBurney will speak his new book, Dark Voyage: An American Privateer’s War on Britain’s African Slave Trade (Westholme, 2022). Based primarily on a little-known ship’s log penned by a Newport captain’s clerk, McBurney’s new book chronicles the remarkable voyage by this Rhode Island privateer to Africa with its goal of advancing the […]

Join us for our 2023 Season Opening Day! Colonial Living History event, stop by the camp of our own resident Kingston Reds and Ladies of the Greene, enjoy Living History demos and learn about the American Revolution. Men-at-arms from Ye Olde Lebanon Town Militia, and visit with his Majesty’s own 54th Regiment of Foot. Grounds […]

From the thriving colonial rum trade through the temperance movement and Prohibition era smuggling, learn about the changing role of alcohol in the Newport community. This tour lasts approximately one hour; it starts at the Museum of Newport History (127 Thames Street) and concludes at Stoneacre Brasserie, where participants can enjoy a historically inspired rum […]

Zoom, $10 per person. Register and buy your ticket here! Presented in partnership with The Sailing Museum What’s life like at sea…is it any different today than it was in the past? On Thursday April 20, 2023 at 5:30pm, the Newport Historical Society will host the Zoom discussion All Hands on Deck: Life at Sea with a panel of experts […]

Join speakers Brian Wallin and Erica Luke to discuss the History of the Narragansett Pier Railroad. This presentation highlights the impact that the Railroad had on tourism and the economy of South Kingstown. The lecture will include a presentation of Artifacts of the Narragansett Pier Railroad! BRIAN L. WALLIN is a graduate of Stonehill College […]

It’s almost that time again! Spring has sprung and the Gilbert Stuart Museum is getting ready to welcome everyone to their annual Spring Fair! The fair will include two Contemporary Weavers exhibits, live music, fresh Johnnycakes, craft and milling demonstrations, and a visit by Gilbert Stuart! Demonstrations by URI Master Gardeners and information from RI DEM […]

You are invited to attend a free JHS Lecture Revolutionary War Defenses! Event Date: May 3rd at 2 pm Location: St. Matthew's Parish Hall, 87 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI The Jamestown Historical Society has partnered with the Battle of Rhode Island Association (https://battleofrhodeisland.org ) to sponsor a free presentation by military historian John Robertson. Dr. […]

Come down to the Aspray Boat House on May 9th from 6-8 pm to apply for this limited edition plate! Support your favorite local historic community events with your order of the official Gaspee Days license plate! You can order our limited edition plates as a substitute for current passenger Rhode Island registrations only. These license […]

Join the Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution as they dedicate an America 250 marker in honor of the men and women who achieved American independence. The ceremony will include a wreath laying in honor of those who sacrificed so much for our nation's freedom, including the 300 Revolutionary War veterans buried in the […]