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Witch Craft Market

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on the Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum for the Witch Craft Market, … Continue reading Witch Craft Market

Special Tour of “Bittersweet: Sugar’s Sticky Road to Revolution,” at the John Brown House Museum

Join the John Brown House Museum on Wednesday, August 16 at 5:30pm for a special tour of “Bittersweet: Sugar’s Sticky … Continue reading Special Tour of “Bittersweet: Sugar’s Sticky Road to Revolution,” at the John Brown House Museum

CANCELLED: Concerts Under The Elms

Unfortunately, due to a severe weather forecast, we have decided to cancel tonight’s concert for the safety of our members … Continue reading CANCELLED: Concerts Under The Elms

Concerts Under The Elms: Greystone Rail

The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 26th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series on … Continue reading Concerts Under The Elms: Greystone Rail

Shakespeare on the Great Lawn

For their inaugural Shakespeare Play event, RI Shakespeare Rep presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the first full-length play produced … Continue reading Shakespeare on the Great Lawn

Shakespeare on the Great Lawn

For their inaugural Shakespeare Play event, RI Shakespeare Rep presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the first full-length play produced … Continue reading Shakespeare on the Great Lawn

Shakespeare on the Great Lawn

For their inaugural Shakespeare Play event, RI Shakespeare Rep presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the first full-length play produced … Continue reading Shakespeare on the Great Lawn

POSTPONED: A People’s Tour of the John Brown House Museum

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED A People’s History Tour of the John Brown House was researched and presented by local … Continue reading POSTPONED: A People’s Tour of the John Brown House Museum

Dec 7, 2017
  • Governors of Rhode Island
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  • historic homes
  • Howard M. Chapin
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  • Roelker

William Greene Roelker (1886 – 1953)

“Live by faith and not on figures” William Greene Roelker, Director of the Rhode Island Historical Society from 1940 – … Continue reading William Greene Roelker (1886 – 1953)

Sep 14, 2017
  • Colonial Rhode Island
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  • john brown house
  • maps
  • providence
  • rhode island

You are HERE: Maps at the RIHS

This blog is in honor of our (and very first successful) Netop Night at the Robinson Research Center! We hold … Continue reading You are HERE: Maps at the RIHS

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Summer Memories

Organization Spotlight: What Cheer Writers Club

Mystery Case

In Memoriam: Paul R. Campbell

Slate Rock, The Landing Place of Roger Williams

Fruit Hill Detecting Society vs. Horse and Carriage Thieves

The Great September Gale of 1815

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