One of October’s Arts and Humanities Month’s stand out events is a virtual speaking program entitled How Culture Builds the Future on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. Included in the program is a special salute to Congressman James Langevin for his ongoing support of the arts and humanities in R.I. Hosted and moderated by the Executive […]
Thursday, October 27th from 5 pm - 7 pm. 82 Smith Street, Providence Please bring a non-perishable or canned food items to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank!
Trinity Church Medallion Installation, 4:00 pm Pumpkin Patch Festival 12 - 5:00 pm Queen Anne Square, Newport Free family fun! Join us to celebrate a new Medallion Installation at Newport’s historic Trinity Church and acknowledgment of the church’s role in RI slavery with guest speakers, RI Episcopal Bishop Rev. Nicholas Knisely and historian Rev. Canon Timothy Watt, plus […]
Join us for Dia De Los Muertos on November 2nd, 2022 from 5 pm - 8 pm. 5 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904
Do you think you have a revolutionary war patriot ancestor? America is celebrating 250 years of independence! Learn about the SAR. Learn about hereditary societies. Learn about genealogy basics. Meet with SAR members who will help you begin to see if you have a Revolutionary War ancestor!
The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is seeking volunteers for our Spring Cleanup on Saturday March 25th (Rain date is March 26th). It starts at 9 AM and goes throughout the day. Come anytime. We will meet at the Portsmouth High School Tennis Courts next to the Fort. Every participant will need to sign a […]
The Major General Nathanael Greene Homestead is hosting it’s 2023 Volunteer Meeting Saturday, March 25th. There will be a 9:30 Informational Meeting for folks interested in volunteering and new volunteers and a 10:00 am Meeting for returning volunteers. Are you interested in: -Making a positive impact on you community? -Helping to preserve history? -Meeting people […]
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 […]