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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]