250th Anniversary Wedding Reenactment of Nathanael Greene and Catharine Littlefield “Kitty” Greene

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

Join 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, 50 Taft Street, Coventry, RI 02816.. Immerse yourself in the past and experience the charm of a traditional 18th-century wedding. Don’t miss this unique opportunity […]

Major General Nathanael Greene Birthday Celebration

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

Join 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 States

Please 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, […]

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 States

The 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 States

The 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 […]

History Happy Hour at Newport Historical Society

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

Join us for an evening of engaging discussions and fascinating stories from the past, all while enjoying your favorite beverages after hours. The NHS’ current exhibition, “A Name, A Voice, […]

Revolutionary RI History Hunt – Portsmouth Experience

Portsmouth Historical Society 870 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, United States

Learn all about what happened in Portsmouth during the Battle of Rhode Island in 1778! You are invited to join our kickoff event at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 23rd.  Meeting […]

Small Business Saturday at the General Nathanael Greene Homestead

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

Think Big and Shop Small! The Nathanael Greene Homestead Giftshop, Museum Big Bear Trading Co. and Wedges of Time will be open Small Business Saturday November 30 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. […]