The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, is proud to present Mishpakha: Jewish History of Woonsocket, an original exhibition celebrating local narratives of worship, entrepreneurship, and social life in Woonsocket’s Jewish community. The exhibit opens Tuesday, May 16 and will remain in the museum’s changing gallery until Saturday, September […]
Built in 1739, this historic site was a center for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Explore its significant history, including the surrounding square, and view a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington. This 45 minute tour is offered late May 2023 – August 2023 at 3pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For the full schedule, click here. […]
The RI Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries and the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission present RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks this April and May. Discover Rhode Island’s historic cemeteries and burial grounds through clean-ups, tours, open houses, gravestone conservation workshops, talks, and other programs. All events are free and open to the public. Most […]
The Narragansett Historical Society will be holding a plant sale on Saturday, June 10th, 9 am-1:00pm! The proceeds will benefit the completion of the Windmill Building and future home of the Narragansett Historical Society. Location: 140 Clarke Road, Narragansett, RI Have Plants to Donate? Contact: Rudie at (401) 212-6168
Since 1965, the Gaspee Days Committee has continued its efforts to preserve, promote, and share Rhode Island’s revolutionary history with the community – and there's no better way to do that than by celebrating over 50 years of the Gaspee Days Parade. Combining colonial groups from all over with our modern and vibrant community, this […]
Come celebrate it with us! As our last blow in the celebration of Gaspee Days, we reenact the event that started it all with a symbolic burning of the ship […]
A festive 1.3-mile parade route through Wakefield will start at the intersection of School and Holley Streets, then head south on Main Street, turning right on High Street, and concluding […]
The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) will present a talk “The Battle of Rhode Island in 1778” at the Annual Meeting of the Prudence Island Historical and Preservation Society […]
Sally’s Night is a nationwide celebration of women in STEM led by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, in collaboration with 21 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations. Sally’s Night honors Sally Ride’s legacy as an astronaut, physicist, educator, and advocate for young people. In recognition of the 40th anniversary of Sally Ride becoming the first American […]
Join us for a two-day event celebrating Juneteenth in Newport! The Juneteenth 2023 celebration will be held on June 18 & 19 in historic Washington Square, Newport. Juneteenth is the national celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States! This community event is open to all that includes historic militia demonstrations, speakers, indigenous […]
Come to the South County Museum for live music! Featuring live musical performances from: DUDEMANBRO, GUESS METHOD, THE WATER PROJECT, RHODE TO BALI, and THIRD SIGNAL.
Join us for a lecture and a viewing of Mark Starr's documentary "In History's Wake: The Last Trap Fisherman of Rhode Island."
The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 26th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series on Thursday, June 29th at 6:30 p.m. The six-week series, hosted on the newly revitalized Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum, will feature a lineup of returning favorites and first-time performers. Each evening will also feature […]
Portsmouth, RI. The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is seeking volunteers for our Summer Cleanup on Saturday July 1st (rain date is July 2nd). Wear your Red, White and Blue gloves, it starts at 9 AM and goes throughout the day. Come anytime. The meeting point is the Fort gate on Butts Hill St. off […]