Sir Henry Vane 1613-1662; Discovering an Extraordinary Life and Legacy
Join Raby Castle curator Julie Biddlecombe-Brown as she puts the almost-forgotten figure of Sir Henry Vane into context, a man … Continue reading Sir Henry Vane 1613-1662; Discovering an Extraordinary Life and Legacy
Mary Williams and Anne Hutchinson: From England to Rhode Island
Mary Williams and Anne Hutchinson both made significant contributions to Rhode Island history. Hutchinson in helping to found Portsmouth after … Continue reading Mary Williams and Anne Hutchinson: From England to Rhode Island
VIRTUAL: Special Presentation for British Landscapes Tour with Collette Travel
The Rhode Island Historical Society is going global this November with a fundraising trip to the United Kingdom to explore … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Special Presentation for British Landscapes Tour with Collette Travel
Talk with Retired Park Ranger John McNiff on the Early Life of Roger Williams
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Tuesday, January 30, at 6pm, at the Aldrich House for a talk by … Continue reading Talk with Retired Park Ranger John McNiff on the Early Life of Roger Williams
A Key into the 17th Century with Ben Crystal, an Old Pronunciation English expert
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society in partnership with the National Parks Service Roger Williams Memorial on Saturday, August 14th … Continue reading A Key into the 17th Century with Ben Crystal, an Old Pronunciation English expert
VIRTUAL: “Founding Mothers: The Verin Case and the Liberty of Conscience in Early Rhode Island”
Joshua and Jane Verin were some of the first colonists in the settlement of Providence. Religious meetings happened in Roger … Continue reading VIRTUAL: “Founding Mothers: The Verin Case and the Liberty of Conscience in Early Rhode Island”
RIHS Ink: Why So Old
While most of the Society’s library materials start with 1636, the date of the founding of the Providence, the Printed … Continue reading RIHS Ink: Why So Old
The Root of the Matter
On March 22, 1860, a group of enterprising amateur historians set about excavating the grave of Roger Williams. I realized … Continue reading The Root of the Matter