Lecture: Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence

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

March 6, 2024 at 6:30pm, doors open at 5:30pm for a cocktail reception Newport Historical Society Resource Center, 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI Tickets: $15-$20 per person or $43 – $55 for a combo book + admission ticket On Wednesday March 6, 2024, the Newport Historical Society, in partnership with the Battle of Rhode Island Association, will […]

Dr. Shirley L. Green To Speak on “Revolutionary Blacks, Discovering the Frank Brothers” in Providence

Aldrich House 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI

The Battle of Rhode Island Association’s Lecture Series sponsored by the Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati continues with our partners at the  Rhode Island Historical Society, for a lecture by Dr. Shirley Green. Thursday March 7th at 6:00 PM at the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Aldrich House 110 Benevolent St in Providence The lecture […]

Gilded Age Newport in Color Exhibition

Rosecliff Mansion 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island

"Gilded Age Newport in Color" at Rosecliff is taking visitors back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when African heritage families were active members of a new type […]

RI 250th Commission Reception

Rhode Island State House 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI

Join us for a memorable reception hosted by the Rhode Island 250th Commission. Date: March 29th, 2024 Time: 5:00-7:00 pm Location: State House Library Experience the rich history of Rhode […]

Rhode Island Cemetery Weeks: April-May 2024

Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Awareness and Preservation Weeks (Rhode Island Cemetery Weeks) will feature dozens of free programs in April and May. Rhode Islanders of all ages are invited to participate […]

Major General Nathanael Greene Memorial Bench Dedication

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

Join the Major General Nathanael Greene Homestead and the Nathanael Greene Homestead Association in marking our nation's 250th anniversary! The two organizations will dedicate a memorial bench in honor of […]

Rhode Island Independence Day Open House

Rhode Island State House 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI

The State House Restoration Committee and the RI Department of State will host an Open House on Rhode Island Independence Day, Saturday, May 4th!