Jean Leo Gagnier 
124 Granite Street, Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
During the Revolution Rhode Islanders contributed to victory on the sea and were far from Rhode Island’s borders. We welcome these historians to share the history of Rhode Island’s rebels
Newport Restoration Foundation
46 Clarke Street, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
This book talk from author and historian Jan Lancaster will share the story of Arthur Bowler, an enslaved African, who lived in the house later called the Vernon House for
Aurea
99 Morris Ave, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, please join us for Aurea’s compelling program, New and Dangerous Opinions of Roger Williams. Set during the founding of
Newport Restoration Foundation
46 Clarke Street, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Join us for watercolor class where we will use for inspiration the original Merit Badge given to soldiers for excellent service during the American Revolution that Cato Vernon may have
URI Center for the Humanities
45 Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI, United States
Soul Value, performed by April H. Brown and Jessica T. Pearson, brings to life the stories of New England Black women—Elleanor Eldridge, Elizabeth Freemen, and Margaret Kinnicutt—and the men of
Warwick Center for the Arts
3259 Post Road, Warwick, RI, United States
Write to Grow is an evening writing workshop facilitated by local poet Hannah Little, exploring a different topic in mindfulness, wellbeing and personal growth through reading, writing and sharing. This
Soul Value
Soul Value is an inclusive historical storytelling experience that draws directly on bibliographies, written records, and court documents housed in colonial and state archives, transforming primary-source research into embodied performance
Steamship Historical Society of America
2500 Post Rd., Warwick, RI, United States
The SSHSA Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Ida Lewis: The Legendary Lady Light Keeper of Lime Rock Hear about Newport's life saving light keeper who gained national recognition for saving 18
Newport Restoration Foundation
46 Clarke Street, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Something happens when people sew together. Conversations, quiet, creative discovery and personal connection. Over time, we create something that could never exist if we did it alone and the artifact
Newport Restoration Foundation
46 Clarke Street, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Join artist Lois Harada for a drop-in hands-on workshop featuring moveable, wood type and a printing press. Participants will set a word using antique letters, add ink in their favorite
Aurea
108 Smithfield Road, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, please join us for Aurea’s compelling program, New and Dangerous Opinions of Roger Williams. Set during the founding of
Stages of Freedom
75 N Main St, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
The award-winning Black nonprofit Stages of Freedom, in partnership with the RI 250 Commission, presents "A Concert for Freedom: Revolutionary Black and White Voices", a stirring public performance weaving music,
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