Rhode Island’s 46th Heritage Festival

WaterFire Arts Center 475 Valley Street, Providence, RI, United States

"Explore the world through art and music!" Join in a lively celebration of our state's rich cultural heritage! WaterFire Arts Center will be filled with culture, music, and dancing from around the world. This extraordinary festival unites the cultural richness and creative expressions of Rhode Islanders. Explore cultural exhibits, witness visual art, and engage with […]

Butts Hill Fort Volunteer Cleanup

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

The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) is inviting volunteers to our Fall cleanup on Sunday, Oct 27th. Cleanup starts at 10 AM and goes on until 2 PM. Come anytime. The meeting point is the fort gate on Butts St. off Sprague Street. Parking available at the Wealth Management lot at 35 Dyer St […]

Reconstructing Black Experiences in Histories of Pirates, Plunder, and Atlantic Slavery with Dr. Hannah Francis

Newport Historical Society Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI, United States

The famed Pirate Captain Blackbeard’s ship Queen Anne’s Revenge was originally a French slave-trading vessel called La Concorde, which he along with his crew members captured in the midst of one of its slave-trading missions. Perhaps due to the construction of the archive, much of the research into this historical incident focuses on Blackbeard, La Concorde’s owner René Montaudouin, La Concorde’s Captain […]

History Happy Hour at Newport Historical Society

Newport Historical Society Resource Center 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI, United States

Join us for an evening of engaging discussions and fascinating stories from the past, all while enjoying your favorite beverages after hours. The NHS’ current exhibition, “A Name, A Voice, A Life”, will remain open past normal business hours every third Tuesday of the month from 4 pm to 7 pm for you to enjoy […]

Revolutionary RI History Hunt – Portsmouth Experience

Portsmouth Historical Society 870 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, United States

Learn all about what happened in Portsmouth during the Battle of Rhode Island in 1778! You are invited to join our kickoff event at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 23rd.  Meeting at the Portsmouth Historic Society, you will get a digital clue packet and map. Your hunt begins around that property, then you'll drive to five […]

Small Business Saturday at the General Nathanael Greene Homestead

Major General Nathanael Greene Homestead 50 Taft Street, Coventry, RI, United States

Think Big and Shop Small! The Nathanael Greene Homestead Giftshop, Museum Big Bear Trading Co. and Wedges of Time will be open Small Business Saturday November 30 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Half-price tours. We have books by local authors and goods from local artisans. We also have great stocking stuffers, books for history buffs, museum merchandise […]

Christmas At The Castle

Smith's Castle 55 Richard Smith Drive, North Kingstown, RI, United States

Smith's Castle and the NK 350th Committee will commemorate the founding of Kings Towne by the Colonial Government by hosting a Christmas event at the historic site! Hourly entertainment throughout the two-day event!   The two-day event will have Father Christmas, Crafts, Cookie Decorating, 350th displays, raffles, and vendors! December 7th-8th, 12-4 pm!