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As of Saturday, March 14 the John Brown House Museum, Museum of Work & Culture, and Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center will be temporarily closed until further notice. All March programs and events have been postponed or canceled.Please see our events calendar for updates. Thank you for your understanding.

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"genealogy"

May 3, 2018
  • Civil War
  • genealogy
  • Greene
  • military history

"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"

Oct 19, 2012
  • American Revolutionary War
  • genealogy
  • programs

Your Revolutionary Past

Most of us a have a rebel or two in the extended family tree, but how many of us have … Continue reading Your Revolutionary Past

Oct 22, 2009
  • family papers
  • film
  • genealogy
  • Jewish

RIHS Events

This is a busy time at the Historical Society, and while we have an events calendar as well as a … Continue reading RIHS Events

Apr 22, 2009
  • genealogy
  • Italian-American

Rhode Island Italian Genealogy Bibliography

As a follow-up to this weekend’s excellent session with Barbara Carroll on Rhode Island Italian Genealogy, here’s a list of … Continue reading Rhode Island Italian Genealogy Bibliography

Apr 14, 2009
  • genealogy
  • Italian

Rhode Island Italian

Don’t miss the chance to learn more about conducting genealogical research on your Italian ancestors. This Saturday from 10:00-12:30 professional … Continue reading Rhode Island Italian

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RIHS Celebrates Educators with 4th Annual Teacher Appreciation Week

Valley Talks: Civil War in 1864

Resources on RI African American History Now on RIDE Website!

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