The Rhode Island Historical Society invites the public to view its latest temporary exhibit, The Girl of My Dreams, Sylvia: … Continue reading The Girl of My Dreams, Sylvia: A 19th Century Life Exhibit
Rhode Island has long been at the forefront of innovation, resilience, and change. On Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2pm, … Continue reading NHD Rights & Responsibilities Gallery Talk with Michelle Walker
The Rhode Island Historical Society will host a talk virtually on Wednesday, January 8th, 7pm with preservationist Lee McColgan who … Continue reading VIRTUAL TALK – A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial book talk with Lee McColgan
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures, begins Sunday, January 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Museum of Work … Continue reading Valley Talks: The Photo Angel Project with Kate Kelley, the Photo Angel
We invite RIHS members to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park - … Continue reading MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Natural History Museum Vault
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures, continues Sunday, January 26, at 1:30pm at the Museum of Work & … Continue reading Valley Talks: Fleeced: Unraveling the History of Wool and War with author and curator Madelyn Shaw
Join the RIHS on Tuesday, January 28th, at 6pm at the Wild Colonial Tavern for a conversation between Dr. Charlotte … Continue reading Waitlist Only: Roger Williams and His World Talk with Dr. Charlotte Carrington-Farmer and John McNiff
We are taught as schoolchildren that the great achievement of American independence was defeating the most powerful empire and the … Continue reading “The Founding of the U.S. Navy, from London’s Perspective” – A Lecture with Evan Wilson






