Saturdays in the 1700s: Winter Life
On Saturday, February 28, the Rhode Island Historical Society’s John Brown House Museum will host a special Saturdays in the 1700s … Continue reading Saturdays in the 1700s: Winter Life
(Bitter)sweet History: Exploring 18th Century Chocolate from Bean to Beverage with Michele Gabrielson
Join historian and educator Michele Gabrielson on Saturday, February 14th at 11am for a delectable journey through taste, tradition, and … Continue reading (Bitter)sweet History: Exploring 18th Century Chocolate from Bean to Beverage with Michele Gabrielson
Family Ties and Industrial Bonds: The Partnership of Brown, Almy, and Slater – A Lecture with Allison Horricks
Samuel Slater was unknown when he arrived in Rhode Island in January of 1790. At that time, he was a … Continue reading Family Ties and Industrial Bonds: The Partnership of Brown, Almy, and Slater – A Lecture with Allison Horricks
Black Joy in Revolutionary-Era Providence – A Lecture with Tara Bynum
Join the John Brown House Museum, a Rhode Island Historical Society Museum, on Thursday, November 6, at 5:30pm for Black … Continue reading Black Joy in Revolutionary-Era Providence – A Lecture with Tara Bynum
Black History on Providence’s East Side Walking Tour
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society for our premiere of a powerful Black History walking tour on Saturday, October 11th … Continue reading Black History on Providence’s East Side Walking Tour
Revolutionary Types: How the Press Began the American War for Independence
Eighteenth-century newspapers and pamphlets were essential to the dissemination of information and were instrumental in fanning the flames of discord … Continue reading Revolutionary Types: How the Press Began the American War for Independence
Living the Dream: Everyday Life in Sylvia DeWolf Ostrander’s New England
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the John Brown House Museum will host Rebecca Donahue for the living history program Living … Continue reading Living the Dream: Everyday Life in Sylvia DeWolf Ostrander’s New England
Dark Work Exhibit Lecture with Christy Clark-Pujara
Join the John Brown House Museum, a museum of the Rhode Island Historical Society, on Monday, June 16th, at 5:30pm, … Continue reading Dark Work Exhibit Lecture with Christy Clark-Pujara
CANCELED Concerts Under the Elms: David Tessier’s All-Star Band of All-Star Stars
Tonight’s concert is canceled due to inclement weather. The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 28th season of … Continue reading CANCELED Concerts Under the Elms: David Tessier’s All-Star Band of All-Star Stars
Concerts Under the Elms: Alexus Lee
The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 28th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series this summer, … Continue reading Concerts Under the Elms: Alexus Lee