Founded in 1822, the Rhode Island Historical Society is a privately endowed, membership organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing Rhode Islands history. The nations fourth oldest state historical society, the RIHS houses distinguished museum and library collections that comprise more than 30,000 objects and 500,000 written, recorded, and photographed items. From seventeenth-century manuscripts documenting the beginnings of European settlement to the first television news archives established by a U.S. historical society, the collections documents four centuries of the Ocean State history. The library is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. On Sundays the library is open from 12:00 PM to 4 PM.
Location:
121 Hope St, Providence Rhode Island 02906
Telephone
401-331-8575 Fax 401-751-7930
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Pomfret) Abington Social Library
(Aquinnah) Aquinnah Public Library
(Ashland) Ashland Public Library
(Attleboro) Attleboro Public Library
(Barrington) Barrington Public Library
(Barrington) Barrington Public Library
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02/21 Coming to The Providence area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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