Lippitt House Museum

Maureen Taylor will lead this interactive session about the online crowd-sourcing project OldPVD.com. The site is a virtual map capturing architectural, historical and genealogical resources. Come see and hear how Providence’s East Side evolved and learn how you can contribute to the project. Maureen is an internationally recognized historic photograph expert whose passion is encouraging […]

The holiday season is filled with fun traditions--many of which originated in the Victorian era. Take a holiday-themed tour, explore Victorian Christmas traditions, make tree decorations and candy-filled Christmas crackers, and enjoy treats to celebrate the season. Free children under age 12 and EBT Cardholders, $5 Students, $10 Adults

Featuring Miss Wensday, Michelle Cruz and Liz Gotauco Join us for a Halloween Eve happy hour concert, featuring pianist Marc Trachtenberg along with a group of some of Rhode Island’s most celebrated, award-winning vocalists. These Ladies of Lounge will be singing their favorite songs from the past century, including those popularized by Ella Fitzgerald, Etta […]

A special tour of Lippitt House offering visitors a chance to see and hear about various aspects of the Museum not included in our regular tours. This 90 minute tour led by the Museum Director lets visitors see where servants performed household tasks and explains how 1860s modern technology was incorporated into the house. Space […]

Kick off the holiday season with our annual party featuring a variety of whiskys. Sip, savor and pair them with passed artisan hors d'oeuvres while you stroll through one of the best preserved Victorian houses in America. Join friends and neighbors to celebrate the holiday season in style! Event sponsored by Campus Fine Wines $100 […]

Ease into Valentine's Day weekend with story-songs and Irish tunes by Bank of Ireland. This year’s Hunter Music Series celebrates the voices of women through the lens of American roots music. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Lippitt House Museum as acoustic guitar, fiddle, and the lead vocals of female vocalist Peri Delorenzo fill the historic […]

Inspired by 19th and 20th century suffragists fight for women’s suffrage, today the fight continues to keep the franchise and universal adult suffrage. What are impediments that keep eligible voters from exercising their franchise? What can be done to overcome barriers and encourage broader participation as we look to the November 2 election? How will […]