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.
"There was no better officer in either army"
George Sears Greene was born May 6, 1801 in Warwick, R.I. to Caleb Greene & Sarah Robinson Greene. He graduated … Continue reading "There was no better officer in either army"
Faith & Freedom Friday: Rhode Island Wide-Awakes
The Wide-Awake movement formed in March, 1860, after a speech by Cassius Clay in Hartford, CT. Originally a club of … Continue reading Faith & Freedom Friday: Rhode Island Wide-Awakes
Civil War Science
An article in today’s New York Times presents the case a larger total of Civil War casualties. In a paper published … Continue reading Civil War Science
Celebrating Preservation
This is the start of Preservation Week*, and we wanted to highlight one of our most recent efforts to ensure … Continue reading Celebrating Preservation