RI’s Copy of the Declaration of Independence to Visit the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society in Honor of the RI250 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Open House Display: The Declaration of Independence, in Bristol, RI Date: July 1, 2-4pm Location: BH&PS HQ, 48 Court St., Bristol, RI 02809 Sponsored By: The Bristol Historical & […]
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse’s Sixth Keeper Honored with Marker On June 13, 2026, sixteen members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse met at the gravesite of Keeper William James Howard at Pocasset Cemetery, Bourne, Mass., to honor his service, from 1937-1951, as Pomham Rock’s sixth light keeper. Born in Nantucket, Mass. in 1891, both his father, […]
Opening Reception at Belmont Chapel July 2, 2026 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Belmont Chapel, Farewell Street & Warner Street Newport, Rhode Island Join us for the opening reception of Tyler Arment: Illusions of Light, A Collaboration Between the Newport Art Museum and Belmont Chapel. The Newport Art Museum, in partnership with Belmont Chapel, is pleased to […]
RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes Effective Saturday, June 20, 2026 SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2026 Express Beach Bus Returns for the Season Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 20, 2026. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger […]
Lucky Joins Growing Fleet for 21st Ida Lewis Distance RacePresented by Kiel James Patrick NEWPORT, R.I. (June 18, 2026) – With entries continuing to build for the 21st edition of the Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Kiel James Patrick, organizers are anticipating an exciting and competitive fleet for one of offshore sailing’s most distinctive 24-hour challenges. Bryon Ehrhart’s 88-foot Lucky, […]
Assembly passes Rep. Boylan, Sen. McKenney bill to ban sale of invasive plants STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Mark McKenney to ban the sale of invasive plants in Rhode Island. “Invasive plants are a scourge on the biodiversity and natural beauty of Rhode Island, and […]
Arts in the Village 2026-2927 Season The Chamber Music series under the auspices of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society has attracted world-renowned musicians for over 25 years. The artists that perform are very accomplished and have performed in places such as Carnegie Hall, and in numerous venues in most European Countries and South America and Japan. The […]
What: Fourth of July Week Programming at the Rhode Island Historical Society When: June 27 – July 4, 2026 Where: The John Brown House Museum (52 Power Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02906) The Museum of Work & Culture (42 S. Main St., Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 02985) Ben & Jerry’s (Garden City, 62 Hillside Rd, Cranston, […]
