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. This is the perfect outdoor family-friendly event–plus, parking is free! Misquamicut Fallfest weekend: Friday, Sept 15: 5 pm - 11 pm Saturday, Sept 16: 11 […]
Explore and celebrate Boon Street! On Sunday, September 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Narragansett Historical Society will be conducting walking tours of Boon Street! The focus will be on seven historic buildings and includes a sneak peak at the recently renovated train station. Enjoy Gilded Age games from 1 - 3 Barbershop […]
Join the Tomaquag Museum for the Indigenous Veterans Monument Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We will honor our Indigenous Veterans for their contributions, bravery, and sacrifice.
The Byfield Flag, the oldest complete flag in America. On Wednesday, September 20th at 6 pm at Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway in Newport RI, The Battle of Rhode Island Association with our partners the Middletown Historical Society and the Varnum Memorial Armory present a lecture from Maria Vazquez, Textile Conservator, on Conserving Byfield’s Flag, the […]
On September 20th at 6:30 P.M., Rebecca Kelly will give a talk on "Making a Splash: Resort Fashion in the Gilded Age 1820-1920." This talk will be hosted at the […]
Take a culinary trip around the world without leaving the Ocean State! Kicking off on the weekend of September 23-24, the Food Trail showcases food from over 40 countries, all within Blackstone Valley's 10 cities and towns. The trail itself features more than 80 restaurants, breweries, and farms. Bon appétit!
The Rhode Island Historical Society is proud to present Bittersweet: Sugar’s Sticky Road to the Revolution, the newest exhibit at the John Brown House Museum. The exhibition opens Thursday, May 25, and […]
Join the Tomaquag Museum for their annual Cranberry Thanksgiving event! Art Demos. Storytelling & Games. Art Market. TEK Walk. The event will be held at the South Kingstown Land Trust […]
RI Humanities presents 50Fest, a festival showcasing the richness and diversity of 50 years of humanities and culture in Rhode Island. Attendees can enjoy a mini film festival of remarkable […]
In 1974, archaeologists from Brown University excavated the site of an 18th century house at the west end of the Parade Ground outside the Old State House. All the artifacts […]
