• Saturdays at the Society: Churn Butter

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

    Butter-making took time & muscle—come give it a try!

    Free
  • Saturdays at the Society: Build a Model House

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

    Put together & decorate a little wooden house, like the houses on this year’s Historic House Tour.

  • Mini-Camp: A Day in the Life of Victorian Kids Abby Manchester and Oliver Wilbour

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

    Growing up in Little Compton looked very different depending on the century. Experience what work, play, and crafts were like for Victorian Kids like Abby Manchester and Oliver Wilbour. Grades K-3, 9-11:30 AM Grades 4-7,1:30-4 PM $35 per child. Minimum registration is 6, maximum registration is 12. Email programs@littlecompton.org or call 401-635-4035 to register.

    $35
  • Saturdays at the Society: Make Ice Cream

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

    Just like butter, ice cream needed to be churned by hand, which made it an even more special treat.

    Free
  • Mini-Camp: A Day at Peaked Top School

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

    Spend a half-day as a student in Little Compton’s first one-room schoolhouse, including both Colonial and Victorian times. Use reproduction schoolbooks and supplies to practice your reading, writing, and ‘rithmatic just like early Little Compton residents did.

    $35
  • Saturdays at the Society: Candle-Dipping

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

    Candles took time and patience to make, drying between each dip into hot wax.

    Free
  • Crochet Basics

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

    Ages 10+ Maximum 12 participants LCHS Members: $10 for materials Non-members: $20 for instruction & materials (Become a Member!) Join 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 […]

    $10 – $20
  • Fish Printing for Ages 8-14

    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.   […]

    $20 – $25
  • Basket Making for Ages 8-14

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

    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 […]

    $20 – $25
  • Rock Painting Party for ages 5+

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

    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 […]

    $20 – $25
  • Intro to Leatherworking ages 8-14

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

    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 […]

    $20 – $25