Book online now! Who was Newport pirate Paulsgrave Williams? The Newport Historical Society will host author Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos to explore this question on Thursday October 12, 2023 when she presents the talk Paulsgrave Williams, “The Pirate’s Wife”, and The Golden Age of Piracy. The Newport jeweler turned pirate, Paulsgrave Williams, had deep roots and family ties on […]

This seminar will bring together a host of local scholars and authors to share the history of enslavement in Rhode Island, and offer insights on the legacy of slavery’s grasp on the narrative of our national and state history, and examine the impact on our current society as we recognize the work that still needs […]

Experience Rhode Island Archaeology Month at Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. Learn about the archaeological digs that have taken place at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark and see a model of the Wilkinson water wheel. Watch footage of archaeologists working on the site and conduct a search for small treasures. Free, hands-on activities suitable for young […]

Learn about Pawtucket's colonial settlers and the community's early ironworks during a free walking tour this October.  The 1670 Jenks Settlement Walking Tours are hosted by Old Slater Mill Association. […]

Monday October 16th at 6 pm - Portsmouth Public Library Join The Battle of Rhode Island Association and the Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the American Revolution to […]

The Spurgin family of North Carolina experienced the cataclysm of the American Revolution in the most dramatic ways—and from different sides. Jane Welborn Spurgin was a patriot who welcomed Gen. […]

The original Café Recuerdos art installation created by artist Ana Flores, will be on display on Broad Street from April 15 to August 31, 2023. Come for a walk with us through Broad […]

"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 […]

Learn about Pawtucket's colonial settlers and the community's early ironworks during a free walking tour this October.  The 1670 Jenks Settlement Walking Tours are hosted by Old Slater Mill Association. […]

Join The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) and the Portsmouth Historical Society (PHS) Thursday October 26th at 6pm at the PHS Museum 870 East Main Rd in Portsmouth RI […]