Woonsocket history events

Historic New England's Open House

Saturday, Jun 1 11:00a

Historic New England's Arnold House, Lincoln

On Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., all four Historic New England historic properties in Rhode Island are open for free tours and more...

History Hike

Wednesday, May 22 1:00p

Historic New England's Arnold House, Lincoln

Wednesday, May 22, 1–3 p.m. Arnold House, 487 Great Rd., Lincoln, R.I...

Let's Go Furniture Shopping with John Brown

Saturday, Jun 1 10:30a

John Brown House Museum, Providence

On this special tour led by docent Michael Carroll, you will become familiar with some of the furniture that John and Sarah Brown acquired in the late 18th century, and other fine furniture in Rhod...

Teacher Workshop on the Dorr Rebellion Project Site

Saturday, May 25 2:00p

RI Historical Society's Aldrich House, Providence

Dr...

Providence Ghost Tour

Sunday, Sep 1 7:00p

Prospect Terrace Park, Providence

Join us as we lead you by lantern light through the darkened streets of the historic East Side, sharing with you stories that will be sure to send a chill down your spine! Hope you like sleeping wi...

48th Annual Gaspee Days Parade

Saturday, Jun 8 1:00a

Narragansett Parkway, Warwick

In June of 1772 brave colonists from Rhode Island burned the British revenue schooner, HMS Gaspee, in what has become recognized as the first overt action leading to the American Revolutionary War...

Gaspee Days Ecumenical Service

Saturday, Jun 8 8:00a

Trinity Church Parish House, Cranston

Non-denominational service with music by the West Bay Chorus "An outstanding tribute to the faith of America"

The Burning of the Gaspee

Sunday, Jun 9 4:00p

Pawtuxet Park, Warwick

Ending the Gaspee Days Festivities, the symbolic burning of the ship that sparked the American Revolution.

Framingham Walk

Saturday, Jun 22 9:00a

Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham

The Walk 'n Mass Volkssport Club invites participants to walk at their own pace on either a 5 km or 10 km (3.1 or 6.2 mile) route...

Framingham History Center House Tour

Sunday, May 19 12:00p

Framingham History Center, Framingham

If you have an interest in history, real estate or arhitecture, this is the event for you...

Civil War Living History Weekend

Saturday, Sep 28 10:00a

Roseland Cottage, Woodstock

Civilian and military re-enactors create a sense of life during the middle of the nineteenth century at a time the country was in the deadly grip of the Civil War...

Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment

Friday, Jun 7 7:00p

Pawtuxet Park, Warwick

Our Encampment gives visitors a feel for colonial military life. Dozens of Militia camp out for the weekend in authentic Revolutionary style. Hosted by the Pawtuxet Rangers, RIM.

A Day of Croquet

Sunday, Jun 23 11:00a

Roseland Cottage, Woodstock

Test your skills at croquet, the traditional game enjoyed by the Bowen family during their summers at Roseland Cottage. Courts and equipment are provided, and representatives from the U.S...

19th-Century Rhode Island in 3-D

Thursday, Jun 6 6:30p

Rogers Free Library, Bristol

June 6th from 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Bristol’s Rogers Library will be transformed into a giant stereopticon, bringing to life the 19th century world of RI...