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 […]
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 will remain in the museum’s gallery until Saturday, December 30. Sugar and its derivative products (molasses and rum) were among the major commodities that drove […]
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 in Matunuck!
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 documentaries funded by RI Humanities, a poster exhibition celebrating the stunning array of events and programs supported by RI Humanities, a community story circle, an […]
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 were stored at the Old State House, now the office of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, but the bulk of the collection was […]
This tour held October 10th will focus on first-person oral histories found in the book Nuestras Raíces, which have inspired the play to be performed at Trinity Repertory in January 2024. NOTE: We will be walking on busy sidewalks and crossing a highway overpass. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Meet 15 minutes before the scheduled […]
On Wednesday, October 11th at 6:00 PM, the Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA), the Major General Nathanael Greene Homestead, and the Coventry Public Library welcomes Author Janet Uhlar to the Auditorium at the Coventry Town Hall Annex, 1675 Flat River Rd., Coventry, RI. Ms. Uhlar’s lecture is General Nathanael Greene: Savior of the Continental Army. […]
Book online now! Who was Newport pirate Paulsgrave Williams? The Newport Historical Society will host author Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos to explore this question on Thursday October 12, 2023 when she presents the talk Paulsgrave Williams, “The Pirate’s Wife”, and The Golden Age of Piracy. The Newport jeweler turned pirate, Paulsgrave Williams, had deep roots and family ties on […]
This seminar will bring together a host of local scholars and authors to share the history of enslavement in Rhode Island, and offer insights on the legacy of slavery’s grasp on the narrative of our national and state history, and examine the impact on our current society as we recognize the work that still needs […]
Experience Rhode Island Archaeology Month at Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. Learn about the archaeological digs that have taken place at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark and see a model of the Wilkinson water wheel. Watch footage of archaeologists working on the site and conduct a search for small treasures. Free, hands-on activities suitable for young […]
Learn about Pawtucket's colonial settlers and the community's early ironworks during a free walking tour this October. The 1670 Jenks Settlement Walking Tours are hosted by Old Slater Mill Association. Over the course of 1 mile, participants will walk for approximately one hour on paved surfaces, with some small hills and steps. Additional tours offered […]
Monday October 16th at 6 pm - Portsmouth Public Library Join The Battle of Rhode Island Association and the Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the American Revolution to find out if you have a Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestor! America is celebrating 250 years of Independence. Learn about the SAR. Learn about hereditary societies. […]
The Spurgin family of North Carolina experienced the cataclysm of the American Revolution in the most dramatic ways—and from different sides. Jane Welborn Spurgin was a patriot who welcomed Gen. Nathanael Greene to her home and aided the Continental forces. Her husband was a loyalist and an officer fighting for King George III in the […]
The original Café Recuerdos art installation created by artist Ana Flores, will be on display on Broad Street from April 15 to August 31, 2023. Come for a walk with us through Broad Street, aka La Callé Broa' and then join Sussy Santana at the Gateway Center (1197 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907) to reflect on what you learned through storytelling […]
"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 unique festival bridges Rhode Islanders’ cultures and expressions of creative talent. Rhode Island heritage groups will present cultural exhibits, visual art, […]
Learn about Pawtucket's colonial settlers and the community's early ironworks during a free walking tour this October. The 1670 Jenks Settlement Walking Tours are hosted by Old Slater Mill Association. Over the course of 1 mile, participants will walk for approximately one hour on paved surfaces, with some small hills and steps. Meet in front […]
Join The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) and the Portsmouth Historical Society (PHS) Thursday October 26th at 6pm at the PHS Museum 870 East Main Rd in Portsmouth RI for a lecture on Conflict Archaeology and the Battle of Rhode Island. BoRIA is committed to researching, documenting, and sharing Rhode Island’s involvement in the […]
The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) will open an exhibit of the archaeological study to find HMS Gaspee, the small Royal Navy ship that had been burned by Patriots in 1772. With generous local funding in 2021 the RIMAP study conducted a preliminary side scan study of the area south of Gaspee Point and in […]
This tour held on October 29th will focus on first-person oral histories found in the book Nuestras Raíces, which have inspired the play to be performed at Trinity Repertory in January 2024. Meet 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in the grass area of the Roger Williams Park @Broad Street entrance. The address you […]
Opera on The Great Swamp Massacre URI Canonchet Concert featuring music and poetry by Geoffrey Gibbs, will be given Sunday, October 29th at 7:00 pm. The concert will be held at the URI Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Road, Kingston RI. This event is free and open to the public, but Dr. […]
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with Rhode Island Latino Arts at North Burial Ground in Providence! This all day event will be held on November 2nd, 2023!
Mark your calendars! Ed Shein discusses his groundbreaking work placing the paintings of Edward Mitchell Bannister, America's foremost Black artist, in the Smithsonian Institute. Register now at the Stages of Freedom website!
The Town of South Kingstown 300th Anniversary Speaker Series will host a talk by Richard Vangermeersch on The 1888 South Kingstown/Narragansett Split Lectures are free; refreshments provided.
Please join us for the opening of NHS’ fall exhibit Waves of Discovery: 18th and 19th Century Seafaring Science. Excellence in maritime navigation quickly became essential to the economic success of Newport’s early European settlers. The instruments and volumes showcased in this exhibit demonstrate how Newport’s seafaring residents navigated the tumultuous voyages back and forth across […]