Historic Happenings at the RIHS Two New Exhibits at the RIHS Two new exhibits opened at RIHS museums this week! Make sure to visit the John Brown House and explore the first installation of the museum's reinterpretation, From Forest to Foyer:…

Happy Holidays from the RIHS! Seasons Greetings Happy Holidays to all our wonderful members and friends of the Rhode Island Historical Society! As we wrap up the year, we want to thank you all for your support in 2023. We look forward to seeing…

Valley Talks return on January 7! Join the Museum of Work & Culture in the new year on a journey around Woonsocket, our state, and the world as Valley Talks return in-person for the first time in three years! Hosted on alternating Sundays at…

Historic Happenings at the RIHS Get in the Spooky Spirit this October The RIHS is excited to announce All Hallow's Evenings, an entire month of programs inspired by the eerie, spine-chilling, and macabre! Join us each week as we take a journey…

We have "Put Down Roots"! Our annual Concerts Under the Elms series returns next week, and we can't wait to welcome you back! When you arrive on the Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum, you may notice things look rather different! We…

Concerts Under The Elms Return Next Week! We are about to kick off the 26th season of our beloved Concerts Under the Elms series! The six-week series begins next Thursday, June 29th, at 6:30pm, and will feature Greystone Rail – a first-time…

Annual Goff Lecture Highlights Peking Express Hijacking and its Aldrich House Connection Join us on July 12 at 5:30pm for the annual Goff Lecture at the RIHS. Author James Zimmerman presents The Peking Express: The Bandits Who Stole a Train,…

Concerts Under the Elms are Back! We are so excited to welcome the community back for the 26th season of our much-loved Concerts Under the Elms! The six-week series, hosted on the newly-revitalized Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum on…

Spring Forward Restaurants Announced! Join the RIHS for an evening of global cuisine on Thursday, May 18 at 6:30pm at our Around the World in 80 Trays fundraiser! Let your tastebuds travel around the world with food from Aleppo Sweets, Los Andes,…

Honoring the lives of incredible Rhode Island women The story of Rhode Island is filled with the stories of groundbreaking women. We share these stories in many ways, including in our publications and our social media accounts. This month, we are…

Historic Happenings at the RIHS Poutine Indulgence Competition Kicks Off Francophonie In addition to being Women's History Month, March is also the month of Francophonie, an annual celebration of all things French! Celebrate Francophonie…

Historic Happenings at the RIHS What would we be without our collection? For over 200 years, the Rhode Island Historical Society has served as the state’s collective memory, gathering and preserving thousands of photographs, films,…

2023 has just begun, and the Rhode Island Historical Society is preparing to go global with our theme, "Rhode Island in the World." Our state's outsized impact on the world is worth exploring, and we can't wait to take you on that journey with us.…

Celebrate the month of Francophonie with the Museum of Work & Culture The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, is proud to announce this year’s programming for La Francophonie, a celebration of…

Valley Talks return on January 8 Join the Museum of Work & Culture for another year of Virtual Valley Talks! Engage with incredible stories, all from the comfort of your home. Each talk will be held on alternating Sundays at 1:30pm, with the…

Historic Happenings at the RIHS Flowing through Time Opens at the Museum of Work & Culture Take a voyage down the Blackstone River in Flowing Through Time, a new permanent addition to the Museum. A cutting-edge digital interactive exhibit,…

Join the RIHS and the Industrious Spirit Company, on Tuesday, July 19th at 6pm for the continuation of Drink in the History, a year-long series pairing RI beverages with history talks. The program will be hosted at the Industrious Spirit Company…

Thursday, June 30 at 6:30pm on the Great Lawn of the John Brown House The six-week series, hosted on the lawn of the John Brown House Museum on Thursdays at 6:30pm, will feature a lineup of returning favorites and first-time performers all…