Bristol 4th of July Parade
Downtown Bristol Rt 114, Bristol, RI, United StatesThe Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and will step off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between […]
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Robert A. Geake Lecture, “No Meat, No Bread, No Soldier: The Campaign Against Hunger in the American Revolution”
Smith's Castle 55 Richard Smith Drive, North Kingstown, RI, United StatesJoin Robert Geake at Smith's Castle on July 9th for a discussion of the topic for his upcoming book! The lecture is called, "No Meat, No Bread, No Soldier: The Campaign Against Hunger in the American Revolution." One of the major challenges in the War of Independence was feeding the troops and Geake will discuss […]
French in Newport Weekend
Washington Square Park 32 Touro Street, Newport, RI, United StatesVive la France à Newport Transport yourself to 1780 Newport, R.I. on July 13-14, 2024, for the 4th annual French in Newport experience. Celebrate Bastille Day with historic reenactors and […]
250th Anniversary Wedding Reenactment of Nathanael Greene and Catharine Littlefield “Kitty” Greene
Major General Nathanael Greene Homestead 50 Taft Street, Coventry, RI, United StatesJoin the Nathanael Greene Homestead for a special event celebrating the love story of Nathanael and Kitty Greene! Witness a historical reenactment of their wedding ceremony at Nathanael Greene Homestead, […]
Major General Nathanael Greene Birthday Celebration
Major General Nathanael Greene Homestead 50 Taft Street, Coventry, RI, United StatesJoin the Nathanael Greene Homestead in marking the General's Birthday on August 3rd, 2024! The Kingston Reds will host an 18th Century Encampment with historic militia members, living historians, and […]
2024 National Muster at the 200th Anniversary of Historic Fort Adams
Fort Adams State Park 80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, United StatesPlease join the Kentish Guards, Pawtuxet Rangers, and the Rhode Island 250th Commission as they host the 2024 National Muster! The National Muster will be held on Saturday, August 10, […]
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Providence, RI
We will re-enact Lafayette’s reception and explore Providence through speeches, activities, and ceremonies reminiscent of that historic day. The festivities will culminate in a dinner featuring the music and dance […]
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 StatesThe 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 […]
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 StatesThe 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 […]