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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

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

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: 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

Concerts Under the Elms: Bird Stick

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: Bird Stick

POSTPONED Concerts Under the Elms: The Narrow River Band

This concert has been postponed to Thursday, August 7th. The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 28th season of … Continue reading POSTPONED Concerts Under the Elms: The Narrow River Band

CANCELED: Concerts Under the Elms: The American Band

Unfortunately, due to an inclement weather forecast, tonight’s concert is canceled.  The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the … Continue reading CANCELED: Concerts Under the Elms: The American Band

Roots of Revolution Walking Tour with Scott Alexander

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society for a walking tour of Providence, examining the roots of the American Revolution in … Continue reading Roots of Revolution Walking Tour with Scott Alexander

The Revolution’s Last Men The Soldiers Behind the Photographs Book Talk with Don Hagist

Join the John Brown House Museum, a museum of the Rhode Island Historical Society, on Thursday, June 12, at 5:30 … Continue reading The Revolution’s Last Men The Soldiers Behind the Photographs Book Talk with Don Hagist

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