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SUMMARY:*Date Change!* Handsewn Patchwork Square - Extra Help
DESCRIPTION:Attendees of the Handsewn Patchwork Square event may attend this optional second hands-on help session.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/handsewn-patchwork-square-extra-help/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Family & Community Programs,Programs and Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Carver":MAILTO:admin@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230104T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T201012Z
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SUMMARY:History of the Sakonnet People (Virtual Only)
DESCRIPTION:As we begin two years of research into the history of the Sakonnet people\, what do we know so far? Scholars\, including local historians\, have written about the Sakonnets for generations. New research often builds on their work\, but sometimes challenges it. Join LCHS Executive Director Marjory O’Toole for a presentation on the history of the Sakonnets\, as we know it today\, and an overview of our plans to learn more in the coming years. \nClick here to register for a Zoom link.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/history-of-the-sakonnet-people-virtual-only/
LOCATION:Online Only
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Lecture Series,Programs and Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230104T201923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T123610Z
UID:10000465-1680634800-1680640200@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Spies in Revolutionary Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Offered in Partnership with the Battle of Rhode Island Association   \nIn person at the United Congregational Church on the Little Compton Commons. Doors open at 6:30.  Or via Zoom (link below).  \nRegistration is not required for the in-person event.   \nAuthor signing following the lecture. \nEspionage played a vital role during the American Revolution in Rhode Island. The British and Americans each employed spies to discover the secrets\, plans and positions of their enemy. Little Compton’s residents\, beyond providing soldiers\, worked as some of these spies —providing key information on the British occupation of Aquidneck Island just across the Sakonnet River. Author Christian M. McBurney unravels the world of spies and covert operations in Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War with a particular focus on Little Compton stories. \nClick here to register for a Zoom link.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/spies-in-revolutionary-rhode-island/
LOCATION:United Congregational Church on the Little Compton Commons  & Online\, 1 Commons\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Lecture Series,Programs and Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Carver":MAILTO:admin@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230113T185639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T185711Z
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SUMMARY:Crochet Basics
DESCRIPTION:Ages 10+\nMaximum 12 participants \nLCHS Members: $10 for materials\nNon-members: $20 for instruction & materials (Become a Member!) \nJoin talented crocheter Jeannie Davoll Flowers to learn the basics of crochet\, including chain stitch\, single crochet\, and if time permits\, double crochet. During the class you’ll begin a scarf that uses a variety of stitches and techniques and will prepare you for future projects of your own. Each participant will receive a skein of yarn and a crochet hook that will be theirs to keep. Skilled crocheters are welcome to register as helpers at no charge.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/crochet-basics/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Family & Community Programs,Programs and Events,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Carver":MAILTO:admin@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230715T181634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T162902Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired Craft Night: Macrame Minis
DESCRIPTION:Macrame Minis\n \n  \nWith Instructors  \nJudy Melanson & Marjory O’Toole \n  \nLearn the basic knots you need to get into the groove of macrame. Build your skills as you work on several small projects\, including a gnome\, a key chain\, and a feather. \n  \n$20 LCHS Members\, $25 Non-members \nRecommended for adults\, but crafty young people 12 & up are welcome. \nParticipants are welcome to BYOS (Bring your own snacks). \nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/11438/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Marjory O'Toole":MAILTO:lchistory@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230715T182125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T162811Z
UID:10000471-1690308000-1690315200@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Inspired Craft Night: Grandmother's Button Tree
DESCRIPTION:This charming button tree is easy and fun to make. You may use our beautiful wooden buttons donated by a community member or bring approximately 20 of your favorite buttons from home. This is the perfect way to display a loved one’s button collection. \n$20 LCHS Members\, $25 Non-members \nRecommended for adults\, but crafty young people 12 & up are welcome. \nParticipants are welcome to BYOS (Bring your own snacks). \nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/grandmothers-button-tree/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Marjory O'Toole":MAILTO:lchistory@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230715T200832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T162741Z
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SUMMARY:Fish Printing for Ages 8-14
DESCRIPTION:Using ink\, paint\, paper and yes\, a fish\, you will create a one-of-a-kind fish print!  Be sure to wear old clothes or bring a smock. We will get messy. \n  \n$20 LCHS Members\, $25 Non-members \n  \nAges 8 – 14 \nSnacks will be provided. \nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/fish-printing-for-ages-8-14/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Carver":MAILTO:admin@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230716T145756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T162636Z
UID:10000480-1690912800-1690920000@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Inspired Craft Night: Paint with Wool
DESCRIPTION:Use dry needle felting techniques to create a simple scene using felted wool\nand colored fleece. Combine 2-D and 3-D features to create a landscape or a\nbotanical design. No previous experience necessary. \n  \n$20 LCHS Members\, $25 Non-members\nRecommended for adults\, but crafty young people 12 & up are welcome. \nParticipants are welcome to BYOS (Bring your own snacks).\nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/paint-with-wool-2/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Marjory O'Toole":MAILTO:lchistory@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230715T200732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T162528Z
UID:10000478-1690988400-1690995600@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Basket Making for Ages 8-14
DESCRIPTION:Use natural materials to weave a small basket using traditional techniques.  We’ve carefully selected kits that will help make your first basket project a positive experience and will give you choices to personalize your basket. \n  \n$20 LCHS Members\, $25 Non-members \n  \nAges 8 – 14 \nSnacks will be provided. \nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/basket-making-for-ages-8-14/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230716T151219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T163136Z
UID:10000481-1691517600-1691524800@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Inspired Craft Night: Community Crochet
DESCRIPTION:Help us grow our community crochet garden! Learn to make beautiful crochet\nflowers and vines. We will have several patterns for you to use\, or you can bring your\nfavorite to share with the group. \n\nRecommended for adults\, but crafty young people 12 & up are welcome. \nCall 401-635-4035 to register. \nParticipants are welcome to BYOS (Bring your own snacks).
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/community-crochet/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230715T200546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T162937Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Painting Party for ages 5+
DESCRIPTION:Come on down for a rock painting party at LCHS!  We’ll get inspired by the non-uniform shape of our rocks to transform them into something new! Will you see a dinosaur in your rock\, or perhaps a sunflower? Be sure to wear old clothes or bring an apron because painting can get a little messy! \n$20 LCHS Members\, $25 Non-members \nAges 5+ \nSnacks will be provided. \nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/rock-painting-party-for-ages-5/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230715T183308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T162221Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired Craft Night: Foraged Fiber Bracelet with Elizabeth White
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to safely forage\, process\, and use the plant fiber from Urtica Dioica\, the common nettle (sometimes called stinging nettle). Textiles of this plant have been found across the archeological record and as far back as the first millennium BCE. This sturdy\, ubiquitous plant also played an important role in American history. In this class we’ll separate the fibers from the pith\, process and clean those fibers\, learn the basic hand twining process\, and make a simple bracelet. Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of this significant\, multi-purpose plant! \n$30 per person \nRecommended for adults\, but crafty young people 12 & up are welcome. \nParticipants are welcome to BYOS (Bring your own snacks). \nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/foraged-fiber-bracelet-with-elizabeth-white/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Marjory O'Toole":MAILTO:lchistory@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230715T195004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T161828Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Leatherworking ages 8-14
DESCRIPTION:Create three customized leathercrafts including a personalized wristband\, a key chain\, and a card case. Use dyes\, stamps\, waxed thread\, rivets\, snaps and other tools to create one-of-a-kind pieces you can keep or give as gifts. \nSnacks will be provided. \n$20 LCHS Members\, $25 Non-members \nAges 8 – 14 \nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/intro-to-leatherworking/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Marjory O'Toole":MAILTO:lchistory@littlecompton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230715T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T161746Z
UID:10000473-1693332000-1693339200@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Inspired Craft Night: Create a Cornucopia
DESCRIPTION:Weave reeds into a cornucopia to learn beginner basketmaking techniques you can then apply to other basketweaving projects. This is an excellent first basket weaving project. \n$20 LCHS Members\, $25 Non-members \nRecommended for adults\, but crafty young people 12 & up are welcome. \nParticipants are welcome to BYOS (Bring your own snacks). \nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/create-a-cornucopia/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Marjory O'Toole":MAILTO:lchistory@littlecompton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230715T184533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T161721Z
UID:10000474-1693936800-1693944000@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Inspired Craft Night: 3-D Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION:Create a perfect pumpkin while learning the basic techniques of dry needle felting. No previous experience required. Excellent preparation for the Felted Fairy class. \n$20 LCHS Members\, $25 Non-members \nParticipants are welcome to BYOS (Bring your own snacks). \nRecommended for adults\, but crafty young people 12 & up are welcome. \nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/3-d-needle-felting/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Marjory O'Toole":MAILTO:lchistory@littlecompton.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230715T184730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T161630Z
UID:10000475-1695751200-1695758400@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Inspired Craft Night: Felted Fairies
DESCRIPTION:  \nLet your imagination run wild as you create a fabulous fairy using a variety of wrapping and felting techniques. Participants should have some dry needle felting experience. The class on August 1 or September 5 (or similar experiences) are highly recommended before taking the Felted Fairy class. Participants are welcome to BYOS (Bring your own snacks). \n  \n$20 LCHS Members\, $25 Non-members \nRecommended for adults\, but crafty young people 12 & up are welcome. \n  \nCall 401-635-4035 to register.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/felted-fairies/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Marjory O'Toole":MAILTO:lchistory@littlecompton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230906T125810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T130418Z
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SUMMARY:Cider Social
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Cider Social will be something to remember this year! \n  \nThe traditional cider and donuts will be here\, PLUS: \n  \nCandy Haystack\, Crafts for children and adults\, Greenwood Chicken\, the Spindle Rock River Rats\, Snooky’s Cookies\, Wilbor House Tours\, Yard Arts by John the Botanist\, and more! \n  \nStay tuned for more vendors as they sign up. \n 
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/cider-social-2/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Community Programs,Museum Admissions,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20230906T175930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T191002Z
UID:10000483-1698260400-1698264000@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Andrew Rapoza's Sickness & Evil in the New England Colonies\, 1620-1788
DESCRIPTION:Sickness & Evil in the New England Colonies\, 1620-1788 \nEvil – the Puritans felt surrounded by it. As they settled in Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies throughout the 17th century\, their faith was constantly tested and their fears often seemed overwhelming – with good reason. They were assaulted by life-threatening challenges: droughts\, snow in the springtime\, crop failures\, sudden death of farm animals\, bread that wouldn’t rise\, butter that wouldn’t thicken\, and family members who fell sick from strange\, unrecognized sickness\, plus much more. They were convinced the Devil was using witches to destroy them. Many Puritans tried to fight the black magic of witchcraft by using their own white magic\, even though their ministers warned they were falling under Satan’s power. But they were desperate.\n\nAndrew Rapoza\, historian and author of Promising Cures\, a four-volume\, three-century history of health in a New England community\, will present the little-known evidence of Puritans using counter-magic to fight witchcraft in the years before\, during\, and after the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692. He will also discuss the ways Little Compton’s Wilbor family protected themselves from evil at the Wilbor House Museum.\n\nThis presentation is sponsored by the Little Compton Historical Society. The Zoom presentation is on 25 October at 7:00 PM; the subject matter and images are appropriate for adults and teenagers\, but not young children.\n\n \nAbout the Speaker \nAndrew V. Rapoza is a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College\, with a Scholar of the College distinction in history. During his management career in purchasing\, contracts\, and technical publications\, he also pursued his passion for collecting and researching health and medical history\, especially as it pertained to Lynn\, Massachusetts\, where he and his wife\, Gail\, first raised their four children. Several of his research papers on Colonial\, Federal\, and Victorian health in New England have been published and he has been a guest speaker on these subjects all over the Northeast\, including at the Strong Museum\, Rochester\, New York\, and at the Dublin Seminar for New England Folklife.\n\nHe has recently published a four-volume book titled PROMISING CURES – the Pursuit of Health in a 19th Century New England Community: Lynn\, Massachusetts. It is available for sale in hardcover and softcover on Amazon.com and for free in digital format on FamilySearch.org.\n\n \nAbout Promising Cures \nThe community of Lynn\, Massachusetts\, was like the rest of New England in the 1800s but populated by individuals with their own unique stories to tell. Its residents were attacked by cholera\, diphtheria\, scarlet fever\, typhoid\, and dysentery; women died in childbirth; babies died before they took their first steps; and adults and children were mangled by factory machinery. Enjoyment of life was precious to each of them\, but often stolen away too soon.\n\nTo fight pain\, sickness\, and death\, they turned to their own creativity\, old family recipes\, a never-ending stream of promising cures\, and emerging science-based medicines. No matter the origin of the remedy\, the only critical ingredient was success.\n\nIt’s far too easy to call the past a time of quacks and gullible bumpkins\, of villains and heroes. The 19th century was instead an era of experimentation and improvement practiced by as wide an assortment of average people\, scoundrels\, and reformers as we have among us today. Promising Cures proves this to be the case.\n\nBe prepared to be transported to a different time and place; walk among your ancestors. See life through their eyes and learn about the courage\, miracles\, and dumb luck that enabled you to be who you are today.\n\nMeticulously researched\, creatively written with dollops of drama\, humor\, and a steady stream of historical accuracy\, and enlivened with fascinating remnants of Lynn’s health history\, Promising Cures will take you somewhere you’ve never been and will never forget – the life you would have lived centuries earlier.\n\n \nPre-register here: Andrew Rapoza Zoom Lecture
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/andrew-rapozas-sickness-evil-in-the-new-england-colonies-1620-1788/
LOCATION:Online Only
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Lecture Series,Programs and Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20240109T212114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T212114Z
UID:10000484-1705431600-1705438800@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Little Compton's John Simmons as Researched by Piper Hawes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Marjory O’Toole\, LCHS Executive Director\n  \nLong one of Little Compton’s favorite sons\, John Simmons led a remarkable life\, from his local farm-boy roots to his business success in Boston\, to his founding and funding of Simmons College.  Piper Hawes\, a long-time LCHS Board Member and Simmons College graduate\, who sadly passed away last fall\, thoroughly researched John Simmons and his Little Compton connections for the Historical Society.  The talk is given in her memory using her original research. \n  \nThis is a free Zoom talk.  Pre-registration is required using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcumorzooGNx5bc0iOSczGIDfSpKn5AnT#/registration
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/little-comptons-john-simmons-as-researched-by-piper-hawes/
LOCATION:Online Only
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Lecture Series,Programs and Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20240202T150239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T150239Z
UID:10000485-1709060400-1709067600@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Lessons from the Wilbor House Trench
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Talk\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpceyqpz0jGd1Dm-QqqOn7MUpZLLBL1Ih2#/registration\n—\nPresented by\nHolly Herbster\, RPA\, Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator for the Public Archaeology Laborateory\nand Marjory O’Toole\, LCHS Executive Director\n—\nIn the spring of 2022 a simple project to install a new communications line led to the recovery of thousands of artifacts once used by the Wilbor Family\, their employees\, and other residents of the Wilbor House.  These objects were recovered by LCHS Staff and Volunteers over the course of many months and have been analyzed by the specialists at the Public Archaeology Lab\, who also excavated a series of test pits in the area to better understand the archaeology of the Wilbor House.  Senior Archaeologist Holly Herbster and LCHS Executive Director Marjory O’Toole will share the most interesting artifacts and their significance during this presentation. \nPre-Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/lessons-from-the-wilbor-house-trench/
LOCATION:Online Only
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Lecture Series,Programs and Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20240229T204021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T204949Z
UID:10000487-1710874800-1710874800@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:The Brownells: American Rose Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Free and Open to the Public\nCo-Sponsored by:\nThe Little Compton Garden Club\nThe Little Compton Historical Society\nThe Sogkonate Garden Club\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the early 1900s\, Walter and Josephine Brownell of Little Compton became trail blazers in the early development of winter hardy and disease resistant roses.  Learn how a young attorney and his wife\, and later their sons\, introduced more than 80 varieties of roses over 35 years.  These became known as Sub-Zero roses and were sold throughout the United States from the 1930s through the 1960s.  This presentation follows the Brownells’ pioneer development of sustainable roses in Little Compton\, RI and explains how they successfully created varieties with a distinctly American character to satisfy the unmet needs of the colder regions of the country.  A century later\, Sub-Zero roses remain popular and their legacy continues to influence contemporary rose breeders. \nThis lecture will be held on Tuesday\, March 19 at 7 PM at the United Congregational Church in Little Compton\, RI.  The address there is 1 Commons St\, Little Compton RI\, 02837.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/the-brownells-american-rose-pioneers-2/
LOCATION:United Congregational Church of Little Compton\, 1 Commons\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102643
CREATED:20240202T151742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T151742Z
UID:10000486-1713380400-1713387600@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Little Compton\, Connected
DESCRIPTION:Little Compton\, Connected\nA Local Transportation History\nPlans for the 2024 Summer Exhibit\n—\nZoom Talk\nWednesday\, April 17 at 7 PM\n—\nPresented by Steven Lubar\, President\, LCHS Board of Directors\nand Students from Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design\n—\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufuirqzguE92E3eZpsp2xbKVDAMHdezG7\n—\nLittle Compton has a surprising transportation history. We have always been more connected to the world than we might think. There are so many stories we might tell. Indigenous transportation routes\, by water and land to points east and north\, set the stage for today’s roads. Farm products and fish went by boat to the plantations of the Caribbean in the 1700s\, and by boat and then carriage and train to cities up and down the east coast in the 1800s and 1900s. Steamboats brought day tourists to Sakonnet Point and goods to Adamsville Landing. The railroad and coach brought summer visitors. Peddlers and wagons traversed the roads\, taking orders and selling groceries and household goods. In the 20th century the automobile opened new markets for farmers and brought new developments and new residents.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/little-compton-connected/
LOCATION:Online Only
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Lecture Series,Programs and Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102644
CREATED:20240624T152856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T152856Z
UID:10000489-1720267200-1720281600@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Family Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Family Day is free and open to the public. It is one way we thank our community for their support all throughout the year. The Little Compton Historical Society invites you to join us on Saturday\, July 6 from 12 – 4 PM.\n\nThere will be FREE  entry to our new exhibit\, “Little Compton\, Connected\,” Wilbor House Tours\, Refreshments\, Children’s Activities (including “Make Your Own Street Sign”\, Old-Fashioned Contests: Seed Spitting\, Pie Eating\, and Skillet Throw.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/family-day-2024/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Community Programs,Museum Admissions,Programs and Events,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102644
CREATED:20240712T175235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T175235Z
UID:10000490-1721329200-1721334600@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Steamboating to Sakonnet Point\, a talk given by Jim Garman
DESCRIPTION:Jim Garman is the official Town Historian for the town of Portsmouth. He had a long career as a teacher at Portsmouth Abbey School and as a professional photographer. He has an extensive collection of vintage photographs and postcard images of Newport County. He is the author of six books on Newport County history. For almost 50 years he has frequently lectured on topics of interest to Newport County residents.\n\nThis talk will be on the steamboats that ran from Providence to Sakonnet Point and back in the late 19th- early 20th centuries. The steamboats hauled fresh fish and farm produce to market and day-trippers rode each way. It was a fascinating era of local travel and history and the presentation will be well-illustrated.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/steamboating-to-sakonnet-point-a-talk-given-by-jim-garman/
LOCATION:United Congregational Church of Little Compton\, 1 Commons\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Lecture Series,Programs and Events,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102644
CREATED:20240725T150712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T150712Z
UID:10000491-1723125600-1723131000@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Family Friendly Trolley Tour of Little Compton
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for an entertaining and educational trolley ride. Join hosts Steven Lubar\, LCHS Board President\, and Marjory O’Toole\, LCHS Executive Director\, for fascinating stories of a time gone by. Our trolley tour will follow the exact route of both the train and the electric trolleys planned for Little Compton around the turn of the last century. Find out why they were never built and learn about the historic sites they would have connected.\n\nPlease call 401.635.4035 for tickets.\n\nTicket Pricing:\n\nMember Adult: $35Non Member Adult: $50Child: $10\n\nSpecial Family Package Pricing is as Follows:\n\nMembers: $80 for 2 adults and up to 4 childrenNon Members: $110 for 2 adults and up to 4 children
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/family-friendly-trolley-tour-of-little-compton/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Community Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102644
CREATED:20240424T154641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T161228Z
UID:10000488-1723132800-1723147200@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Guided Trolley Tour of Little Compton
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that trolleys and trains almost came to Little Compton a hundred years ago? \nTravel the proposed paths of the train and the electric trolleys planned for Little Compton. Ride on an air-conditioned trolley while tour guides Steven Lubar\, LCHS Board President\, and Marjory O’Toole\, LCHS Executive Director\, share fascinating stories from Little Compton’s history and and points of interest along the routes. \nThere will be two tours: \n\n4 – 5:45 PM\n\nPurchase tickets here\n\n\n6 – 7:45 PM\n\nPurchase tickets here\n\n\n\nMembers $35 \nNon Members $50 \n  \nOptional: Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the lawn before or after the tour!
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/guided-trolley-tour-of-little-compton/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Community Programs,Programs and Events,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102644
CREATED:20240812T161434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T161740Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:LCHS Annual Meeting\n\n\n \nWednesday\, August 14\, 7 PM\n\n\n \nFree and Open to the Public\n\n\n \nAt the United Congregational Church\, 4 South of Commons Rd\, Little Compton\n\n\n \nFeaturing Steven Lubar’s Presentation\, “Little Compton: Connected and Unconnected”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Little Compton Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday\, August 14 at 7 pm at the United Congregational Church on the Commons. The event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nAfter a 15-minute business meeting and the election of officers and board members\, Little Compton Historical Society Board President Steven Lubar will present a slide lecture on how it was that Little Compton came to seem “so far away.” \n\n\n\nMention Little Compton\, and you get two responses. “It’s so beautiful.” And\, “It’s so far.” The first is certainly true. But the second? Why do we think of Little Compton as being far away? One of the first to claim that the town was hard to get to was Sarah Helen Whitman\, a Providence poet and frequent visitor. In 1869 she writes of her summer in the town\, noting its “charm of remoteness” and sighing\, “So near\, yet\, oh\, how far.” She compared the town to Walden\, and Shangri-La. This talk will trace the history of the idea of Little Compton as an isolated\, distant place\, exploring the way it shaped the development of the town.
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/12843/
LOCATION:United Congregational Church of Little Compton\, 1 Commons\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Programs,Lecture Series,Programs and Events,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102644
CREATED:20240911T142320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T142320Z
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SUMMARY:Mishoon Burning Day
DESCRIPTION:Master mishoon maker Jonathan James-Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag) will join the Little Compton Historical Society for an artist’s residency this September. He will lead a team of Wampanoag artisans and paddlers in the making of a Wampanoag mishoon (dugout canoe) at the Little Compton Historical Society\, which is located on the traditional homelands of the Sakonnet Wampanoag people. Jonathan and his team will then conduct a Reconnecting Ceremony and launch the mishoon near Squant Rock\, a sacred Wampanoag site\, at Sakonnet Point\, and paddle the mishoon on the Sakonnet River. \nThe mishoon and the ceremonies surrounding it are important parts of two Historical Society projects: this year’s transportation exhibit\, Little Compton Connected\, and next year’s Sakonnet History Project. Upon completion\, the mishoon will become a focal point in the Historical Society’s Sakonnet Wampanoag History Garden which will open to the public in late June 2025. We hope the mishoon paddling on the Sakonnet becomes an annual collaborative event. \nThis project is made possible through the generous support of St. Andrew’s Lodge\, Rhode Island Humanities\, the Little Compton Historical Society’s members and donors\, and our Wampanoag and Narragansett advisors. \n\nMishoon Making\nThe public is invited to join Jonathan and his team during the creation of the mishoon on the Historical Society grounds\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI. The public burning times are alcohol free events and are free and open to all. Guests are welcome to picnic on the grounds. \nBurning Dates: September 14\, 15\, 21\, 22\n\n     Public Welcome: 10 AM to 4 PM\n     Craft with LCHS Staff: 2 PM
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/mishoon-burning-day/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Community Programs,Programs and Events,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102644
CREATED:20240911T142437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T142437Z
UID:10000494-1726394400-1726416000@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Mishoon Burning
DESCRIPTION:Master mishoon maker Jonathan James-Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag) will join the Little Compton Historical Society for an artist’s residency this September. He will lead a team of Wampanoag artisans and paddlers in the making of a Wampanoag mishoon (dugout canoe) at the Little Compton Historical Society\, which is located on the traditional homelands of the Sakonnet Wampanoag people. Jonathan and his team will then conduct a Reconnecting Ceremony and launch the mishoon near Squant Rock\, a sacred Wampanoag site\, at Sakonnet Point\, and paddle the mishoon on the Sakonnet River. \nThe mishoon and the ceremonies surrounding it are important parts of two Historical Society projects: this year’s transportation exhibit\, Little Compton Connected\, and next year’s Sakonnet History Project. Upon completion\, the mishoon will become a focal point in the Historical Society’s Sakonnet Wampanoag History Garden which will open to the public in late June 2025. We hope the mishoon paddling on the Sakonnet becomes an annual collaborative event. \nThis project is made possible through the generous support of St. Andrew’s Lodge\, Rhode Island Humanities\, the Little Compton Historical Society’s members and donors\, and our Wampanoag and Narragansett advisors. \n\nMishoon Making\nThe public is invited to join Jonathan and his team during the creation of the mishoon on the Historical Society grounds\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI. The public burning times are alcohol free events and are free and open to all. Guests are welcome to picnic on the grounds. \nBurning Dates: September 14\, 15\, 21\, 22\n\n     Public Welcome: 10 AM to 4 PM\n     Craft with LCHS Staff: 2 PM
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/mishoon-burning/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Community Programs,Programs and Events,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102644
CREATED:20240911T142543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T142543Z
UID:10000495-1726912800-1726934400@littlecompton.org
SUMMARY:Mishoon Burning
DESCRIPTION:Master mishoon maker Jonathan James-Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag) will join the Little Compton Historical Society for an artist’s residency this September. He will lead a team of Wampanoag artisans and paddlers in the making of a Wampanoag mishoon (dugout canoe) at the Little Compton Historical Society\, which is located on the traditional homelands of the Sakonnet Wampanoag people. Jonathan and his team will then conduct a Reconnecting Ceremony and launch the mishoon near Squant Rock\, a sacred Wampanoag site\, at Sakonnet Point\, and paddle the mishoon on the Sakonnet River. \nThe mishoon and the ceremonies surrounding it are important parts of two Historical Society projects: this year’s transportation exhibit\, Little Compton Connected\, and next year’s Sakonnet History Project. Upon completion\, the mishoon will become a focal point in the Historical Society’s Sakonnet Wampanoag History Garden which will open to the public in late June 2025. We hope the mishoon paddling on the Sakonnet becomes an annual collaborative event. \nThis project is made possible through the generous support of St. Andrew’s Lodge\, Rhode Island Humanities\, the Little Compton Historical Society’s members and donors\, and our Wampanoag and Narragansett advisors. \n\nMishoon Making\nThe public is invited to join Jonathan and his team during the creation of the mishoon on the Historical Society grounds\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI. The public burning times are alcohol free events and are free and open to all. Guests are welcome to picnic on the grounds. \nBurning Dates: September 14\, 15\, 21\, 22\n\n     Public Welcome: 10 AM to 4 PM\n     Craft with LCHS Staff: 2 PM
URL:https://littlecompton.org/event/mishoon-burning-2/
LOCATION:Little Compton Historical Society\, 548 West Main Road\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Community Programs,Programs and Events,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Gagnon Aguiar":MAILTO:programs@littlecompton.org
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