Battery "B" First Rhode Island Light Artillery will be at South County Museum to run the Civil War Soldier Experience. Come to the South County Museum on Saturday, August 19th, and Sunday, August 20th from 10:00 AM-1:30 PM for the Civil War Soldier Experience!

On August 23rd, at 6:30 PM, Christian McBurney will give a talk on rum running in Rhode Island during Prohibition. This talk will be hosted at the South County Museum, and will be free thanks to a grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities.

In August 1765, a group of Newporters organized a riot that turned leading citizens against each other and set Rhode Island on a path to rebellion against Great Britain. This tour explores what happened on those fateful summer days and offers a glimpse into life in colonial Newport on the eve of revolution. This family-friendly […]

Bring a picnic and a chair. Sit back and listen to music from our very own SCM Jammers!

On August 30th at 6:30 P.M., Payton Becker will give a talk on "When Wedding Dresses Went White: Bridal Fashion from 1850 to 1950." This talk will be hosted at the South County Museum, and is free thanks to a grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities.

Join us as local historian Brian Wallin gives a talk on Pirates and Narragansett Bay. The event is co-sponsored by the Narragansett Historical Society and Maury Loontjens Memorial Library. Their […]

If you thought Pride was over, head to Block Island to keep the party going. Starting Thursday, September 14, and going all weekend long, there will be dancing, drag shows, […]

Book online now! The American Gilded Age (1868 to 1900) and its extreme extravagance continue to be a source of wonder and fascination, particularly for foodies. The style and excessiveness […]

What better place to celebrate fall than at Fallfest in South County, September 15-17? This classic fair experience features games, music, food, crafts, and exciting rides, including a Ferris wheel. […]