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 […]

Portsmouth, RI. The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is inviting volunteers to our 2nd Summer Cleanup on Saturday, August 12th (rain date is August 13th). Cleanup starts at 9 AM and goes on until 4pm. Come anytime. The meeting point is the Fort gate on Butts Hill St. off Sprague Street. Google “26 Butts Street” […]

Join us as a community to celebrate Isaac Peace Rodman's legacy! Commemorating the life and sacrifice of a true son of South Kingstown! Rededication of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, […]

On Saturday, August 19th at 10:00 am, the Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) in partnership with the Portsmouth Historical Society (PHS) will mark 100 years since Dr. Roderick Terry, […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]