The Martin House Farm is a rare example of an 18th and early 19th century farm which still retains the character of its original setting. It consists of the house, two barns and cultivated fields surrounded by dry stone walls and woodlands. The home was lived in continuously by members of the Martin family for […]
August 7th: Pay What You Can August 8 & 9: $13 FUTUREWORLDS 5: Escape from JollyWorld is a theatrical hip hop multimedia tour de force, written, produced, and performed by the members of AS220 Youth, that tells the story of a drug addicted rapper, Marley Man, who finds himself in JollyWorld - a hyper animated […]
July 29 / 5:00 - 7:00 pm / $20 / Whitehorne House Museum The 1696 Heritage Group takes over Whitehorne House Museum for one night only, telling the stories of the enslaved and free Africans who worked in the artisan trades in colonial Newport. Public historians Theresa Guzman and Keith Stokes lead this small group […]
'Step into Providence's Golden Age' A National Historic Landmark, Lippitt House has one of the best preserved interiors in America, allowing visitors to experience exceptional Victorian design and American craftsmanship. Guided Tours are on the hour at 12:00 noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3PM and last 45 minutes. Self Guided tours are also available.
Enjoy gorgeous surroundings during a special weekend to benefit Preserve Rhode Island and the Little Compton Historical Society. The Friday evening Preview Party features a sunset supper, complimentary beverage, live music, and early buying privileges. Ticket includes admission to Saturday's full-day festival for more time to peruse antiques from around New England. Advance ticket sales […]
Two shows in one! A full-day festival featuring antiques dealers from around New England and a Classic Auto Show. Stroll among antiques dealers displaying unique, high-quality items. Admire vintage vehicles in a Classic Auto Show, then vote for your favorite and attend the awards presentation at 3:15 pm.
The Martin House Farm is a rare example of an 18th and early 19th century farm which still retains the character of its original setting. It consists of the house, two barns and cultivated fields surrounded by dry stone walls and woodlands. The home was lived in continuously by members of the Martin family for […]
August 8 / 5:00 - 7:00 pm / $15 / Rough Point Museum Most people came to know Doris Duke through newspaper headlines and paparazzi images, but who did Doris count among her close friends and confidantes? While Doris’s name was connected to other celebrities like Andy Warhol, Imelda Marcos, and Jackie Onassis, those who […]
'Step into Providence's Golden Age' A National Historic Landmark, Lippitt House has one of the best preserved interiors in America, allowing visitors to experience exceptional Victorian design and American craftsmanship. Guided Tours are on the hour at 12:00 noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3PM and last 45 minutes. Self Guided tours are also available.
Celebrate India Day with RI Expansion Arts alumni the India Association of Rhode Island. Festivities will include an art show, food festival, cultural programs, kids fashion show and much more! Celebration will take place at the South Lawn of the Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith Street, Providence.
July 14 & August 11 / 12:00 - 3:00 pm / FREE / Prescott Farm Community comes together to enjoy the largest public open space on Aquidneck Island. Each month Newport Restoration Foundation joins with a non-profit partner to highlight the expansive history and horticulture of Prescott Farm. Explore the nature trails with our guest […]
The Martin House Farm is a rare example of an 18th and early 19th century farm which still retains the character of its original setting. It consists of the house, two barns and cultivated fields surrounded by dry stone walls and woodlands. The home was lived in continuously by members of the Martin family for […]
This feature length documentary film tells the story of Providence's uniqueness from its colonial period through its century of greatness, its decline and continues through the four phases of its rebirth as a Renaissance City. At its core is its treasure house of 18th, 19th and 20th century architecture. In each phase, the film examines […]
August 13 / 5:00 – 7:00 pm / FREE / Whitehorne House Museum Celebrate the reopening of Newport’s furniture museum, the Whitehorne House Museum, by picking out your new favorite piece of early American furniture or rediscovering the fun of Legos and Tinker Toys. Light refreshments provided in the museum’s colonial revival garden.
Exhibition: August 15, 2019 – October 14, 2019 Reception on August 15, 2019 – 4:30pm – 6:30pm EXHIBITION STATEMENT: The old aphorism, “As above, so below,” has often been used in a secular context to mean that things experienced on a macroscopic scale find expression all the way down stream in the microcosm of everyday […]
'Step into Providence's Golden Age' A National Historic Landmark, Lippitt House has one of the best preserved interiors in America, allowing visitors to experience exceptional Victorian design and American craftsmanship. Guided Tours are on the hour at 12:00 noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3PM and last 45 minutes. Self Guided tours are also available.
Come Eat, Sing & Dance with us as they celebrate the music, spirit, culture & cuisine of Greece. The Assumption Greek Church Annual Festival will transform the parish grounds into a virtual Greek Village – and invites EVERYONE to join in their Glendi (Greek Village Festival). This is a time when the parish showcases their […]
Come see Latin GRAMMY Award-winning, all-female mariachi sensation Flor de Toloache for an electrifying evening of soaring vocals, plush harmonies, and genre-busting fusions of mariachi, jazz, salsa, pop and more! Returning to our Levitt Stage is blues powerhouse Julie Rhodes to start off the night. The evening will offer special recognition for those who’ve committed themselves to national […]
Come Eat, Sing & Dance with us as they celebrate the music, spirit, culture & cuisine of Greece. The Assumption Greek Church Annual Festival will transform the parish grounds into a virtual Greek Village – and invites EVERYONE to join in their Glendi (Greek Village Festival). This is a time when the parish showcases their […]
'Step into Providence's Golden Age' A National Historic Landmark, Lippitt House has one of the best preserved interiors in America, allowing visitors to experience exceptional Victorian design and American craftsmanship. Guided Tours are on the hour at 12:00 noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3PM and last 45 minutes. Self Guided tours are also available.
Come Eat, Sing & Dance with us as they celebrate the music, spirit, culture & cuisine of Greece. The Assumption Greek Church Annual Festival will transform the parish grounds into a virtual Greek Village – and invites EVERYONE to join in their Glendi (Greek Village Festival). This is a time when the parish showcases their […]
The Martin House Farm is a rare example of an 18th and early 19th century farm which still retains the character of its original setting. It consists of the house, two barns and cultivated fields surrounded by dry stone walls and woodlands. The home was lived in continuously by members of the Martin family for […]
'Step into Providence's Golden Age' A National Historic Landmark, Lippitt House has one of the best preserved interiors in America, allowing visitors to experience exceptional Victorian design and American craftsmanship. Guided Tours are on the hour at 12:00 noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3PM and last 45 minutes. Self Guided tours are also available.
America Too: It’s Our Health will begin with four Story Sharing Workshops on August 24 and 25 with, by, and for community members gathering to share their health and wellbeing experiences with professional playwrights and storytellers. The stories shared at each of the workshops will be crafted into a series of short plays to be performed at Trinity […]
America Too: It’s Our Health will begin with four Story Sharing Workshops on August 24 and 25 with, by, and for community members gathering to share their health and wellbeing experiences with professional playwrights and storytellers. The stories shared at each of the workshops will be crafted into a series of short plays to be performed at Trinity […]
America Too: It’s Our Health will begin with four Story Sharing Workshops on August 24 and 25 with, by, and for community members gathering to share their health and wellbeing experiences with professional playwrights and storytellers. The stories shared at each of the workshops will be crafted into a series of short plays to be performed at Trinity […]
Gorham Manufacturing Company was a mainstay of Providence's cultural and economic landscape for over a century. On this walking tour, led by Rhode Island Historical Society educators and guides, explore the earliest beginnings of the company in the early 19th century, then move into downtown to look at large-scale creations that are still present in […]
The Martin House Farm is a rare example of an 18th and early 19th century farm which still retains the character of its original setting. It consists of the house, two barns and cultivated fields surrounded by dry stone walls and woodlands. The home was lived in continuously by members of the Martin family for […]
'Step into Providence's Golden Age' A National Historic Landmark, Lippitt House has one of the best preserved interiors in America, allowing visitors to experience exceptional Victorian design and American craftsmanship. Guided Tours are on the hour at 12:00 noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3PM and last 45 minutes. Self Guided tours are also available.