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Museum Store Sunday
Little Compton Historical Society 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, United StatesJoin us at LCHS for Museum Store Sunday, a special day dedicated to meaningful shopping and supporting local museums! Explore unique, mission-driven gifts, from one-of-a-kind art pieces to handcrafted treasures that make perfect holiday presents. Each purchase directly helps sustain our programs, educational initiatives, and community projects. Celebrate creativity, discover exclusive items, enjoy special discounts, […]
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Winter Storytellers’ Gathering
Little Compton Game Club 88 John Dyer Road, Little Compton, Rhode Island, United StatesFeaturing Three Nationally & Internationally Acclaimed Indigenous Storytellers
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Spring Virtual Lecture Series: “The Mighty Struggle for Liberty & Reform: George Burleigh and His Remarkable Family”
Speaker: Jennifer Rycenga, Ph.D. No one evoked the beauties of Little Compton more than George Shepard Burleigh (1821-1903), except maybe his son, Sydney Richmond Burleigh, in painting. But George was much […]
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Spring Virtual Lecture Series: “Lafayette in the American Revolution and his Evolution as an Anti-slavery Advocate”
FeaturedLafayette played a critically important role in the American Revolution, both as a general and as an intermediary between the United States and France. Moreover, experiences with African Americans during the war transformed him into a leading anti-slavery advocate. Lafayette’s most significant military achievement was the Virginia Campaign of 1781 which led to the siege […]
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Woven Bookmark Craft – Children’s Activity
Little Compton Historical Society 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, United StatesStop by during school vacation week and make woven bookmarks to use with your current book! All are welcome! Drop-in activity, no registration required.
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Historical Book Club – April
Brownell Library 44 Commons St, Little Compton, Rhode Island, United StatesWe will be discussing the book and looking at the impact of the Revolutionary War locally. All are welcome! Several copies in various formats are available to be checked out at the Brownell Library
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Spring Virtual Lecture Series: “A NEW HISTORY OF THE SAKONNET WAMPANOAG PEOPLE – Part 2: Life after King Philip’s War”
FeaturedSpeaker: Marjory O'Toole New research conducted over the last fifteen years has dramatically changed and broadened our understanding of the history of the Sakonnet Wampanoag people. We’ve been learning from Wampanoag advisors and studying historic documents, the archaeological record, and the Sakonnet landscape. LCHS Executive Director Marjory O’Toole will share some of what we have learned about […]
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Historical Book Club – May
Brownell Library 44 Commons St, Little Compton, Rhode Island, United StatesWe will be discussing the surprising spies of World War II. Librarians and scholars who answered a call to use their skills in unusual ways. All are welcome! Several copies in various formats are available to be checked out at the Brownell Library
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Wilbor House Tours
Little Compton Historical Society 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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Wilbor House Tours
Little Compton Historical Society 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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Wilbor House Tours
Little Compton Historical Society 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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