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. […]
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. There will be FREE entry to our new exhibit, "Little Compton, Connected," […]
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 […]
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 […]
Did you know that trolleys and trains almost came to Little Compton a hundred years ago? Travel 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 […]
LCHS Annual Meeting Wednesday, August 14, 7 PM Free and Open to the Public At the United Congregational Church, 4 South of Commons Rd, Little Compton Featuring Steven Lubar's Presentation, "Little Compton: Connected and Unconnected" The Little Compton Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, August 14 at 7 pm at the United […]
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