Closing Early for Staff Training - 1pm
2026-07-08 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rhode Island
The historical society will be closing early at 1pm for staff training.

US History Trivia Night
2026-07-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Little Compton Community Center, 34 Commons St, Little Compton, RI, 02837, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a Night of U.S. History Trivia! Join the Little Compton Community Center and the Little Compton Historical Society for an evening of friendly competition, local pride, and all things American history! Hosted by local historian Marjory O’Toole and LCCC representative Chris Clark, this special trivia night will test your knowledge of the people, moments, and milestones that shaped our nation over the last 250 years. Whether you’re a Revolutionary War buff, a presidential history expert, or just in it for the fun, gather your team and celebrate America’s semi quincentennial with your community. Winning teams will receive merchandise from the Little Compton Community Center and Little Compton Historical Society. Come hungry, bring your smartest friends, and get ready for a patriotic evening of history and hometown fun!

Free!

Wilbor House Tours
2026-07-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Little Compton Historical Society, 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, 02837, United States
Learn about the lives of the Wilbors over six generations, 1690-1920, with a guided tour of the c. 1691 historic house. Wilbor Hour Tours are inlcuded in the price of admission for the historical society exhibits.

Admission free to members and children under 5, $10 adult, or $5 for kids 5-12. Last admission at 4:30 PM.

Summer Lecture: "Rhode Island Quakers in the War of Independence"
2026-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Friends Meetinghouse, 234 West Main Road, Little Compton, Rhode Island, 02837, United States
Quakers almost from their founding refused to participate in military activities, and Rhode Island Colony generally honored that position of conscience. The War of Independence challenged their position and forced hard decisions. This talk will explore how the Quaker community coped with the War of Independence, and with changes to civilian life in the colony due to the British occupations and disruptions to maritime trade.

Speaker: Elizabeth Cazden

Elizabeth Cazden is a retired lawyer and Quaker historian based in Providence, RI. She has written and spoken in both academic and public settings on Quaker history, with a special focus on New England Quakers’ participation in the enslavement of Africans and in land expropriation from Indigenous communities. She is also an active Quaker, having served in many capacities for New England Yearly Meeting and national and international Quaker organizations.

House History Workshop
2026-07-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Little Compton Town Hall, 40 Commons St, Little Compton, Rhode Island, 02837, United States
At the Little Compton Town Hall

Learn how to use local land evidence, probate, tax, and other records to research the history of your home. LCHS Executive Director Marjory O’Toole will lead this hands-on workshop, demonstrating successful research techniques for Little Compton properties. Come with an address in mind.

Group size is limited to eight to ensure each participant receives personalized instruction.

This workshop is for Little Compton residents only.

Purchase tickets to the workshop here!

$25 Member Pricing

Historical Book Club - July
2026-07-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Brownell Library, 44 Commons St, Little Compton, Rhode Island, 02837, United States
Join us on July 22nd, 4-5 pm at the Brownell Library for the next meeting of the Historical Book Club!

For the month of July, we will be reading “Reconnections: A New History of the Sakonnet Wampanoag People” published by the Little Compton Historical Society. Co-author Marjory O’Toole will be joining us for the discussion.

All are welcome!

Several copies in various formats are available to be checked out at the Brownell Library

Tavern Night!
2026-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Little Compton Historical Society, 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, 02837, United States
The Little Compton Historical Society and The Beer Field invite you to a Revolutionary Little Compton Tavern Night!

Hosted at the Historical Society, this event has free admission and is open to all ages.

Food & Drink will be available to purchase. Colonial-Era Beverages and Tavern Games, Along with Colonial Crafts and Music.

Explore our newest exhibit – Revolutionary Little Compton!

Revolutionary Dress is Encouraged. Prizes will be given to the best outfits!

We encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

Native Led Tours of Awashonks' Garden
2026-08-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Little Compton Historical Society, 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, 02837, United States
Join Miciah Stasis-Harding, Herring Pond Wampanoag, for one-hour guided tours of Awashonks’ Garden.

All ages welcome.

Free to LCHS Members.

Free to Members of Native Communities.

General Public-Included in the cost of LCHS Admission.

Annual Meeting 2026
2026-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | United Congregational Church on the Little Compton Commons & Online, 1 Commons, Little Compton, RI, 02837, United States
The Little Compton Historical Society invites you to join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting.

7:00 pm: Business Meeting

7:15pm: Revolutionary Little Compton: History in their Own Words

A presentation of the experiences of Little Compton residents during the Revolution.

8:00 pm: Reception & Book Sales and Signing

A Visit from the First RI Regiment
2026-08-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Little Compton Historical Society, 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, 02837, United States
Learn about Little Compton men of color who joined the First Rhode Island Regiment and meet reenactors who will bring their stories and experiences to life.

Activities for All Ages

Refreshments

Free Exhibits & House Tours

LCHS’ 89th Birthday Celebration

Summer Lectures: "Black Loyalist in Newport" with Jane Lancaster
2026-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Rhode Island
Historian Jane Lancaster has released her first novel based on the true experiences of Black Loyalists in Newport, Rhode Island. Jane’s talk on both her novel and the history that inspired it will be followed by a book signing.

Wampanoag Experience Powwow: Hosted at Round the Bend Farm
2026-10-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Round The Bend Farm, 92 Allens Neck Rd., South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 02784, United States
