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, and will be free thanks to a grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities.
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 […]
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 […]
September 8-10th, 2023, Rocky Point State Park, Warwick, RI: The American Veteran Traveling Tribute & The Traveling Wall will honor 209 Rhode Islanders who lost their lives in the Vietnam […]
Join us as local historian Brian Wallin gives a talk on Pirates and Narragansett Bay. The event is co-sponsored by the Narragansett Historical Society and Maury Loontjens Memorial Library. Their […]
If you thought Pride was over, head to Block Island to keep the party going. Starting Thursday, September 14, and going all weekend long, there will be dancing, drag shows, […]
Book online now! The American Gilded Age (1868 to 1900) and its extreme extravagance continue to be a source of wonder and fascination, particularly for foodies. The style and excessiveness […]
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. […]
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 […]
