Since 1965, the Gaspee Days Committee has continued its efforts to preserve, promote, and share Rhode Island’s revolutionary history with the community – and there's no better way to do that than by celebrating over 50 years of the Gaspee Days Parade. Combining colonial groups from all over with our modern and vibrant community, this […]
Come celebrate it with us! As our last blow in the celebration of Gaspee Days, we reenact the event that started it all with a symbolic burning of the ship that sparked the American Revolution! Location: Pawtuxet Park Date & Time: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 3:00 pm
A festive 1.3-mile parade route through Wakefield will start at the intersection of School and Holley Streets, then head south on Main Street, turning right on High Street, and concluding at the Town Hall. We invite you to stay and continue the celebration at the SK 300th Post Parade Picnic with live music and food […]
The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) will present a talk “The Battle of Rhode Island in 1778” at the Annual Meeting of the Prudence Island Historical and Preservation Society (PIH&PS) on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Union Church of Prudence Island 31 Pier Road. The event is open to the […]
Sally’s Night is a nationwide celebration of women in STEM led by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, in collaboration with 21 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations. Sally’s Night honors Sally Ride’s legacy as an astronaut, physicist, educator, and advocate for young people. In recognition of the 40th anniversary of Sally Ride becoming the first American […]
Lecture by Ray Rickman of RI250th partner, the Stages of Freedom. This talk is a collaboration between the Brownell Library and the Little Compton Historical Society and is part of a year-long project honoring the 200th anniversary of the end of slavery in Little Compton. The Historical Society will be hosting other speakers is a series featuring authors and historians […]
Explorer River Tours Come hop aboard our 40-passenger boat for a FREE 20-minute ride to give you a little intro our tours and the magnificent beauty and history found in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley! Informational Booths: 15 Minute Field Trips Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Rhode […]
Come and bask in the splendor of beautiful fireworks stretched across the spring night sky! Every year, this display is set above the picturesque horizon of Narragansett Bay just off the coast of Salter's Grove in Warwick. For about 30 minutes, you'll enjoy a colorful show that lights up the nighttime sky. Several food and […]
Join us for a two-day event celebrating Juneteenth in Newport! The Juneteenth 2023 celebration will be held on June 18 & 19 in historic Washington Square, Newport. Juneteenth is the national celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States! This community event is open to all that includes historic militia demonstrations, speakers, indigenous […]
Come to the South County Museum for live music! Featuring live musical performances from: DUDEMANBRO, GUESS METHOD, THE WATER PROJECT, RHODE TO BALI, and THIRD SIGNAL.
