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Saturdays in the 1700s: The Act of Renunciation

Join the John Brown House Museum on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10am-4pm for a special Saturdays in the 1700s program … Continue reading Saturdays in the 1700s: The Act of Renunciation

Saturdays in the 1700s: Meet George and Martha Washington

April 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of George Washington’s 1776 visit to Rhode Island. To recognize this historic anniversary, the … Continue reading Saturdays in the 1700s: Meet George and Martha Washington

Born on the 4th of July: George M. Cohan, the Man Who Owned Broadway

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Monday, March 23, at 6pm for Born on the 4th of July: George … Continue reading Born on the 4th of July: George M. Cohan, the Man Who Owned Broadway

Liberty at Lunchtime | Dey Mansion, Washington’s Headquarters

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Wednesday, February 25th at 12:30pm for the second installment of Liberty at Lunchtime, … Continue reading Liberty at Lunchtime | Dey Mansion, Washington’s Headquarters

The Heart Line of America: How Disney Became More than a Theme Park with Bethanee Bemis

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society virtually on Wednesday, February 18th, at 7pm for The Heart Line of America: How … Continue reading The Heart Line of America: How Disney Became More than a Theme Park with Bethanee Bemis

Not Your Founding Father: Rhode Island’s Genderless Minister

This event has been rescheduled from its original date to March 4th. Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Wednesday, … Continue reading Not Your Founding Father: Rhode Island’s Genderless Minister

VIRTUAL: How the English Became Americans with Malcolm Gaskill

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, January 8th, at 12:30pm for the virtual presentation “How the English Became … Continue reading VIRTUAL: How the English Became Americans with Malcolm Gaskill

VALLEY TALK: Nathanael Greene – Forgotten Hero of the American Revolution with Paul Bourget

This year again, all Valley Talks will be presented in a hybrid format, meaning guests have the option to attend … Continue reading VALLEY TALK: Nathanael Greene – Forgotten Hero of the American Revolution with Paul Bourget

VALLEY TALK: Moving Images: The Bicentennial in Motion with Dr. Morgan Grefe

Again this year, all Valley Talks will be presented in a hybrid format, meaning guests have the option to attend … Continue reading VALLEY TALK: Moving Images: The Bicentennial in Motion with Dr. Morgan Grefe

VALLEY TALK: Looking Back 50 Years: 1976 and the Bicentennial Celebration in Woonsocket

Again this year, all Valley Talks will be presented in a hybrid format, meaning guests have the option to attend … Continue reading VALLEY TALK: Looking Back 50 Years: 1976 and the Bicentennial Celebration in Woonsocket

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