National History Day
National History Day in Rhode Island is an affiliate of National History Day, a highly regarded curriculum enhancement program for … Continue reading National History Day
In Memoriam: William S. Simmons, 1938-2018
C. Morgan Grefe on William S. Simmons, who passed away on June 2: “He was a voice of reason, with a brilliant intellect and a sparkling sense of humor. His love of his work and his community was equaled by his tremendous compassion for humankind. He was so very kind and so very smart.”
Celebrating Preservation
This is the start of Preservation Week*, and we wanted to highlight one of our most recent efforts to ensure … Continue reading Celebrating Preservation
Talk of the Town, 18th Century-Style
Thanks to the generous support from the following organizations: Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the Revolution Rhode Island … Continue reading Talk of the Town, 18th Century-Style
Chronicles of Brunonia
A fascinating collection of student-produced historical narratives (a number of them using materials from the Rhode Island Historical Society’s collections) … Continue reading Chronicles of Brunonia