A Lively Experiment

Notes on collections and events at the RIHS

Elm Tree at the John Brown House

The Rhode Island Historical Society is deeply saddened to announce the impending loss of one of our beloved elm trees on the grounds of the John Brown House Museum. If … Continue reading

4 January 2013 · Leave a Comment

(Emergency) Repairs Complete

Today wasn’t quite the day any of us had planned. We were closed here at the RIHS Library due to emergency repairs: the pipe coming in from the water main … Continue reading

17 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

News Flash! Library Closed October 17, 2012

Due to water main work, the RIHS Library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. We expect to re-open on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM.

16 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

History Many Ways: What Cheer! Day 2012

One of the most rewarding things about working at the RIHS is the opportunity to share our wonderful collections with our members and with the public. The incredible thing about … Continue reading

11 October 2012 · 1 Comment

Stanton Beldon’s 1862 Diary on Twitter!

  • Weather very warm and dry. Still engaged in planting. McClelland is still marching on to Richmond. 6 hours ago
  • Engaged in planting my corm & potatoes. Weather very dry- no rain for a long time. 1 day ago
  • Am busy planting my potatoes, corn, etc. It is late I know but I have been busy with various matters. Girls visited Mrs. Sarah Olney 2 days ago

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