“Green Jacket Shoal – Let’s Dive Again 10 years On”
Weaver Library 41 Grove Ave, East Providence, RIDavid Robinson Green Jacket Shoal: Rhode Island's Largest Ship Graveyard In April 2015, two men braved the frigid waters of the Upper Bay to discover a treasure at Green Jacket Shoal: 29 vessels on the bottom, among them the 150’ Bay Queen. Robinson has been researching and speaking about the Shoal and brings us up… Read More »“Green Jacket Shoal – Let’s Dive Again 10 years On”
Open House- East Providence High School Art Exhibit
John Hunt House 65 Hunts Mills Ave, Rumford, RIIt is here for the 3rd year, that wonderful art show from our talented high schoolers, focusing on the historical aspects of the area. Art teacher, Jade Sisti, presents these artists each spring and we marvel at what they see in the landscape. Each year brings another fresh look. Come and see for yourself! Mother’s… Read More »Open House- East Providence High School Art Exhibit
Cemetery Awareness Event
Ancient Littleneck CemeteryCemetery Awareness 2024 dates and events: For all events: We will have paper bags and gloves. Please bring a rake and/or loppers. At all events, you can learn how to properly clean gravestones and/or help out with raking and cutting small brush. All events will be on our calendar and posted on social media. Thank… Read More »Cemetery Awareness Event
Cemetery Awareness Event
Newman CemeteryCemetery Awareness 2024 dates and events: For all events: We will have paper bags and gloves. Please bring a rake and/or loppers. At all events, you can learn how to properly clean gravestones and/or help out with raking and cutting small brush. All events will be on our calendar and posted on social media. Thank… Read More »Cemetery Awareness Event
“Love at the Indoor Court”- Tom Brum
Weaver Library 41 Grove Ave, East Providence, RIDid you never arrive at the Library on Dec. 11 - the fateful Bridge Closing night? Tom is reprising his talk about the restoration of the 1914 Indoor Court with an added Open House at the court from 5-6pm - 8 Blanding Avenue Program begins at 6:30 at Weaver Library. Check out this Gazette with… Read More »“Love at the Indoor Court”- Tom Brum
Open House- East Providence High School Art Exhibit
John Hunt House 65 Hunts Mills Ave, Rumford, RIIt is here for the 3rd year, that wonderful art show from our talented high schoolers, focusing on the historical aspects of the area. Art teacher, Jade Sisti, presents these artists each spring and we marvel at what they see in the landscape. Each year brings another fresh look. Come and see for yourself! The… Read More »Open House- East Providence High School Art Exhibit
OPEN HOUSE- “The Past Can Guide the Future” The Onna Moniz-John Collection
John Hunt House 65 Hunts Mills Ave, Rumford, RIThe EPHS has the distinct honor of presenting East Providence’s own Onna Moniz-John and her unequaled collection of local and national Black heritage artifacts. The Hunt house showcases her favorite pieces and the Educational Center houses a very special exhibit of local Black men and women who served in the military from the Revolutionary War… Read More »OPEN HOUSE- “The Past Can Guide the Future” The Onna Moniz-John Collection
Open House- OPENING RECEPTION-“The Past Can Guide the Future” The Onna Moniz-John Collection
John Hunt House 65 Hunts Mills Ave, Rumford, RIThe EPHS has the distinct honor of presenting East Providence’s own Onna Moniz-John and her unequaled collection of local and national Black heritage artifacts. The Hunt house showcases her favorite pieces and the Educational Center houses a very special exhibit of local Black men and women who served in the military from the Revolutionary War… Read More »Open House- OPENING RECEPTION-“The Past Can Guide the Future” The Onna Moniz-John Collection
OPEN HOUSE-“The Past Can Guide the Future” The Onna Moniz-John Collection
John Hunt House 65 Hunts Mills Ave, Rumford, RIThe EPHS has the distinct honor of presenting East Providence’s own Onna Moniz-John and her unequaled collection of local and national Black heritage artifacts. The Hunt house showcases her favorite pieces and the Educational Center houses a very special exhibit of local Black men and women who served in the military from the Revolutionary War… Read More »OPEN HOUSE-“The Past Can Guide the Future” The Onna Moniz-John Collection
Getting a “Grip” on History
Weaver Library 41 Grove Ave, East Providence, RIUPCOMING EVENT: Monday, September 16, Weaver Library - 6:30pm Devon Kurtz, Executive Director of the Blackstone Vallet National Heritage Corridor Getting a “Grip” on History - the peoples of the Blackstone Valley and their products, such as the monkey wrench, which changed the world.
OPEN HOUSE-“The Past Can Guide the Future” The Onna Moniz-John Collection
John Hunt House 65 Hunts Mills Ave, Rumford, RIThe EPHS has the distinct honor of presenting East Providence’s own Onna Moniz-John and her unequaled collection of local and national Black heritage artifacts. The Hunt house showcases her favorite pieces and the Educational Center houses a very special exhibit of local Black men and women who served in the military from the Revolutionary War… Read More »OPEN HOUSE-“The Past Can Guide the Future” The Onna Moniz-John Collection
Open House- Veteran’s Day
East Providence Historical Society 65 Hunts Mills Road, East Providence, RI, United States“2nd Sunday” Fall Open House : November 10 - 1:00- 3:30pm Exhibit: “The Past Can Guide the Future” Hikes at Hunt’s : 1:30 at the Gazebo “Roots” at EPHS : 1-3pm at the Education Center The East Providence Historical Society presents an exhibit of 250 years of service by Black Americans from the Revolutionary War… Read More »Open House- Veteran’s Day