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Concerts Under the Elms: Alexus Lee

The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 29th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series on … Continue reading Concerts Under the Elms: Alexus Lee

Concerts Under the Elms: David Tessier’s All-Star Band of All-Star Stars (NEW)

The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 29th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series on … Continue reading Concerts Under the Elms: David Tessier’s All-Star Band of All-Star Stars (NEW)

Concerts Under the Elms: Bird Stick

The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 29th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series on … Continue reading Concerts Under the Elms: Bird Stick

Concerts Under the Elms: Motion Avenue (NEW)

The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 29th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series on … Continue reading Concerts Under the Elms: Motion Avenue (NEW)

Concerts Under the Elms: Honeycomb Lately (NEW)

The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 29th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series on … Continue reading Concerts Under the Elms: Honeycomb Lately (NEW)

Concerts Under the Elms: The American Band

The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 29th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series on … Continue reading Concerts Under the Elms: The American Band

Juneteenth at the John Brown House Museum

In celebration of Juneteenth, the John Brown House Museum will be OPEN and FREE for all visitors from 10am to … Continue reading Juneteenth at the John Brown House Museum

Saturdays in the 1700s: Declaring Independence

On July 18, 1776, the news about the Declaration of Independence was announced in Providence, and Rhode Islanders celebrated. This … Continue reading Saturdays in the 1700s: Declaring Independence

The Invention of Rum: A View from Rhode Island with Jordan B. Smith

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:30 pm, the John Brown House Museum, a Rhode Island Historical Society museum, will … Continue reading The Invention of Rum: A View from Rhode Island with Jordan B. Smith

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

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