Learn about the lives of the Wilbors over six generations, 1690-1920, with a guided tour of the c. 1691 historic house. Explore the museum grounds and outbuildings. Delve into our […]
Learn about the lives of the Wilbors over six generations, 1690-1920, with a guided tour of the c. 1691 historic house. Explore the museum grounds and outbuildings. Delve into our […]
Let 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 […]
Learn about the lives of the Wilbors over six generations, 1690-1920, with a guided tour of the c. 1691 historic house. Explore the museum grounds and outbuildings. Delve into our […]
Learn about the lives of the Wilbors over six generations, 1690-1920, with a guided tour of the c. 1691 historic house. Explore the museum grounds and outbuildings. Delve into our […]
Learn about the lives of the Wilbors over six generations, 1690-1920, with a guided tour of the c. 1691 historic house. Explore the museum grounds and outbuildings. Delve into our […]
Our annual Cider Social will be something to remember this year! The traditional cider and donuts will be here, PLUS: Candy Haystack, Crafts for children and adults, Greenwood […]
Sickness & Evil in the New England Colonies, 1620-1788 Evil - 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 […]
Presented by Marjory O'Toole, LCHS Executive Director Long 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 […]
Zoom Talk Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpceyqpz0jGd1Dm-QqqOn7MUpZLLBL1Ih2#/registration --- Presented by Holly Herbster, RPA, Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator for the Public Archaeology Laborateory and Marjory O'Toole, LCHS Executive Director --- In 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 […]
Free and Open to the Public Co-Sponsored by: The Little Compton Garden Club The Little Compton Historical Society The Sogkonate Garden Club In 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, […]
Little Compton, Connected A Local Transportation History Plans for the 2024 Summer Exhibit --- Zoom Talk Wednesday, April 17 at 7 PM --- Presented by Steven Lubar, President, LCHS Board of Directors and Students from Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design --- Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufuirqzguE92E3eZpsp2xbKVDAMHdezG7 --- Little Compton has a surprising transportation history. […]
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