Unity & Liberty: Washington’s Tour in Rhode Island
George Washington had spent years leading soldiers into battle in the Revolutionary War. But, as the first President of the … Continue reading Unity & Liberty: Washington’s Tour in Rhode Island
George Washington had spent years leading soldiers into battle in the Revolutionary War. But, as the first President of the … Continue reading Unity & Liberty: Washington’s Tour in Rhode Island
The weather outside may be frightful, but inside the John Brown House Museum, it's delightful! Celebrate the magic of winter … Continue reading A Rhode Island Winter’s Tale
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, begins Sunday, January 9. All … Continue reading Valley Talks: The Battle of the Gravestones & The Saylesville Massacre of 1934
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to present Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II, a … Continue reading “Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II” Smithsonian Poster Exhibition and Programs
As the young men and women return home from serving abroad in World War II, the children of the late … Continue reading Slatersville: The End of Heaven, Part 1
The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off its free Inside the Archives series Wednesday, January 19th at 7 pm … Continue reading RIHS Inside the Archives: “Providential Actions: The Rhode Island Historical Society and its Early Contemporaries” with Alea Henle
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, January 23 at … Continue reading Valley Talks: The Power of Objects
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Narragansett Brewery on Wednesday, January 26 at 7pm for the official launch of … Continue reading Narragansett 1822 Porter Launch and Drink in the History Kick-Off with the RIHS
Join Indigenous Educator Leah Hopkins (Narragansett) for this virtual workshop for teachers and students embarking on teaching and researching Indigenous … Continue reading Virtual Teacher Workshop – Evaluating Sources when Researching Indigenous People in History
As the young men and women return home from serving abroad in World War II, the children of the late … Continue reading Slatersville: The End of Heaven, Part 2
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