Providence During the Revolutionary War Walking Tour with Scott Alexander
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on this walking tour that examines Providence’s involvement in the American Revolution. The tour … Continue reading Providence During the Revolutionary War Walking Tour with Scott Alexander
Revolutionary War Defenses in Rhode Island Book Talk with Dr. John Robertson
The Rhode Island Historical Society and the Battle of Rhode Island Association will welcome Dr. John Robertson on Thursday, May … Continue reading Revolutionary War Defenses in Rhode Island Book Talk with Dr. John Robertson
Inside the Archives: Reading Revolutionary War Documents
The Rhode Island Historical Society continues its free Inside the Archives series on Tuesday, July 5, at noon, with a … Continue reading Inside the Archives: Reading Revolutionary War Documents
POSTPONED: A People’s Tour of the John Brown House Museum
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED A People’s History Tour of the John Brown House was researched and presented by local … Continue reading POSTPONED: A People’s Tour of the John Brown House Museum
Rogue Island
Smuggling in Colonial Rhode Island and the Gaspee Affair On June 9, 1772 the British customs schooner Gaspee ran aground … Continue reading Rogue Island
Fighting Like Heroes: Accounts of the Battle of R.I., 1778
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
The Good, the Bad, and the Awesome
The GOOD Esek Hopkins was born on April 26, 1718 in Scituate, Rhode Island to William Hopkins and Ruth Wilkinson. … Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Awesome
Pushing Paper: Collections Highlight
For Rhode Island one of the most important events of the late 18th Century was the opening of paper mills … Continue reading Pushing Paper: Collections Highlight
Happy R.I. Independence Day!
Happy Rhode Island Independence Day! Happy Independence Day Rhode Island! Two full months before the Continental Congress in Philadelphia declared independence … Continue reading Happy R.I. Independence Day!
Object Thursday: The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is classified as a “broadside.” Broadsides are generally printed on one side of a sheet of … Continue reading Object Thursday: The Declaration of Independence