• Little Compton, Connected

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    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 […]

  • Lessons from the Wilbor House Trench

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    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 […]

  • Little Compton’s John Simmons as Researched by Piper Hawes

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    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 […]

  • Andrew Rapoza’s Sickness & Evil in the New England Colonies, 1620-1788

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    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 […]

  • History of the Sakonnet People (Virtual Only)

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    As we begin two years of research into the history of the Sakonnet people, what do we know so far? Scholars, including local historians, have written about the Sakonnets for […]

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  • The Care and Keeping of Old Homes

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    Valerie Talmage, Executive Director of Preserve Rhode Island How do owners plan for the preservation of their historic places? Valerie Talmage from Preserve Rhode Island will share some options for homeowners including preservation easements and a capital-plan approach to prioritizing repairs. *This program will only be offered via Zoom. Register to receive a link.*

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