Carrington P. Slade: Patriot of Bristol, R.I.
The R.I.H.S. has acquired a stirring Civil War letter written by Carrington Palmer Slade (1845-1918), an African American, Rhode Island … Continue reading Carrington P. Slade: Patriot of Bristol, R.I.
The R.I.H.S. has acquired a stirring Civil War letter written by Carrington Palmer Slade (1845-1918), an African American, Rhode Island … Continue reading Carrington P. Slade: Patriot of Bristol, R.I.
Sometimes the R.I.H.S. collection items record a single moment in time or the life of single person. Today’s object documents … Continue reading Where Everyone Knew Your Name: Barker's Tavern, 1805-1807
The Battle of Rhode Island, also known as the Battle of Quaker Hill, occurred August 29, 1778 in Tiverton, R.I. … Continue reading Fighting Like Heroes: Accounts of the Battle of R.I., 1778
For this holiday week celebrating the Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776, I delved into the R.I.H.S. collections to … Continue reading Odes for the Fourth of July, 1796
Irish immigrants to Rhode Island have forged an enduring legacy. Famous individuals such as Rev. James McSparran (1680-1757) and philosopher … Continue reading I gcás ina bhfuil na mná?: Irish Women in Rhode Island
A member of the Rhode Island Historical Society for over 30 years, Daniel C. Schofield, 79, of Westerly, passed away … Continue reading Of Proxies and People
We have just celebrated the Winter Solstice yesterday, Dec. 21st. Today we look at the seasons of yore, specifically 1795 … Continue reading A Solstice Almanac Tale
In honor of the release of the much anticipated movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in theatres tomorrow, we … Continue reading Fantastic Beasts!
Matthew Robinson (1709-1795) was a Newport lawyer. Supposedly minding his own business, walking the street in 1750 when he was … Continue reading A 1750 Walnut Stick Attack
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