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  • How to “Read” a Historic Building

    United Congregational Church on the Little Compton Commons & Online 1 Commons, Little Compton, RI, United States

    Clark Schoettle, Historical Preservationist This presentation will teach you how to “read” the history of a house based on architectural evidence. Clark will begin with an architectural overview of the […]

    Free

  • Little Compton Historic House Tour

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    Little Compton Historical Society 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, United States

    Rain or Shine Tickets are available in person, by phone, by mail, or at littlecompton.org. $50 in advance, $60 day of tour The Patrons Brunch at Dancing Oaks is sold out. Regular tickets are currently still available. Accompanied children 12 and over are welcome. High heels, photography, videography, pets, and food & drink are prohibited in […]

    $50 – $125

  • The Weeku from Mat to Bark In 13 Months

    United Congregational Church on the Little Compton Commons & Online 1 Commons, Little Compton, RI, United States

    Darius Coombs, Cultural & Outreach Coordinator for Education for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe The weeku (sometimes “wetu”) for Indigenous Nations of the Northeast has been used for thousands of years. They are homes that could be as small as a six-person family home to as large as a football field. Come join Darius Coombs (Mashpee […]

    Free

  • Artifact Recovery Days

    Little Compton Historical Society 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, United States

    Help the Little Compton Historical Society recover artifacts - like ceramic sherds and handmade nails - once used by the occupants of the c. 1691 Wilbor House. Use real archaeological tools to find, sort, and clean artifacts. Then compare the discoveries to previous finds to identify the artifacts and their role in the Wilbor household. […]

    Free

  • Artifact Recovery Days

    Little Compton Historical Society 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, United States

    Help the Little Compton Historical Society recover artifacts - like ceramic sherds and handmade nails - once used by the occupants of the c. 1691 Wilbor House. Use real archaeological tools to find, sort, and clean artifacts. Then compare the discoveries to previous finds to identify the artifacts and their role in the Wilbor household. […]

    Free

  • The Care and Keeping of Old Homes

    Online Only

    Valerie Talmage, Executive Director of Preserve Rhode Island How do owners plan for the preservation of their historic places? Valerie Talmage from Preserve Rhode Island will share some options for homeowners including preservation easements and a capital-plan approach to prioritizing repairs. *This program will only be offered via Zoom. Register to receive a link.*

    Free

  • One Day Weaving Adventures

    RealFibers Studio 215 Shady Lea Rd., North Kingstown, RI, United States

    Ages 17+, ages 13-17 if accompanied by an adult also taking the class Maximum 3 participants Create your own 18” x 28” Cheerful Kitchen Towel or Wild Rosepath Rug at […]

    $140

  • One Day Weaving Adventures

    RealFibers Studio 215 Shady Lea Rd., North Kingstown, RI, United States

    Ages 17+, ages 13-17 if accompanied by an adult also taking the class Maximum 3 participants Create your own 18” x 28” Cheerful Kitchen Towel or Wild Rosepath Rug at […]

    $140

  • One Day Weaving Adventures

    RealFibers Studio 215 Shady Lea Rd., North Kingstown, RI, United States

    Ages 17+, ages 13-17 if accompanied by an adult also taking the class Maximum 3 participants Create your own 18” x 28” Cheerful Kitchen Towel or Wild Rosepath Rug at […]

    $140

  • *Date Change!* Handsewn Patchwork Square

    Little Compton Historical Society 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, United States

    Ages 18+, ages 13-17 if accompanied by an adult also taking the class Maximum 10 participants LCHS Members: $10 for materials Non-Members: $20 for instruction and materials (Become a Member!) Learn […]

    $10 – $20