Woonsocket history events

48th Annual Gaspee Days Parade

Saturday, Jun 8 1:00a

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...

Treasure Hunters

Monday, Jul 29 9:00a

Mass. Audubon Visual Arts Center, Canton

AGES 5-6 9am-3:30pm July 29-Aug 2 Hear stories about famous treasure hunts, including ship wrecks and Egyptian tombs. Become an archaeologist as we search for clues of the past...

Historic Newton Walks: Oak Hill Park

Sunday, Jun 9 2:00p

Jackson Homestead and Museum, Newton

Oak Hill Park – A “Local Utopia” In 1995, architecture critic Robert Campbell wrote, “The greenbelt system is what’s unique about Oak Hill Park. There's nothing else like it in Massachusetts...

An Evening at Blithewold Part 1: Legacy of An American Family

Thursday, Jun 13 7:00p

Barrington Public Library, Barrington

Curator Margaret Whitehead and author of the book Blithewold: Legacy of an American Family will explore the social history of four generations of an American family from 1810 to 2010 and the legacy...

Making Sense of the American Civil War

Saturday, Jun 1 11:00a

Worcester Historical Museum, Worcester

Making Sense of the American Civil War is a free program, in partnership with the Worcester Public Library that provides the chance for the public to discuss and explore the complex and multi-layer...

Waterworks Wednesday: The Creation of Quabbin Reservoir: The Death of the Swift River Valley

Wednesday, Jun 5 7:00p

Waterworks Museum, Boston

J.R. Greene, author of numerous books about the Quabbin Reservoir, will give a presentation entitled "The Creation of Quabbin Reservoir: The Death of the Swift River Valley...

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...

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...

Fenway Park Tours

Thursday, May 23 10:00a

Fenway Park, Boston

Experience the magic of “America’s Most Beloved Ball Park!” Visit where the Babe pitched and Big Papi still thrills fans. See the Green Monster and soak up the rich history...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.