At St. Peter-s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 72 Central Street, Narragansett – Sunday, November 5, 2017, 2:00 pm (approximately 45 minutes) Free and open to the public — donations of non-perishable food items requested for the Community Market at St. Peter’s…
Talk about Joseph P. Hazard Tuesday, September 26, 6:00 pm at Peace Dale Library
Please join us with Professor Richard Vangermeersch for an introduction to Joseph Peace Hazard (1807 – 1892), whose diaries and letters illuminate a complex, spiritual, and energetic life, encompassing world travel, detailed writings, and unlikely adventures. Professor Vangermeersch has studied…
Ghost Hotels OFF of Ocean Road — Sunday, September 17 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Tours start every 10 minutes from Gazebo Park (Town Green) 15 Memorial Square, Narragansett, RI Experience the amazing stories of Narragansett’s former grand hotels. The heyday of Narragansett was on full display at these four hotels that attracted guests from…
Lecture on the Narragansett Pier Railroad – August 28th
Join us on Monday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. at the Peace Dale Library as Brian Wallin shares the history of the Narragansett Pier Railroad – “Down to the Sea by Rail.” This program is presented in conjunction with the Peace Dale Library. There is…
Lecture/Walking Tour of South Ferry Road Area
Wednesday, July 19, and Wednesday, August 2, from 10:30 am till noon The Narragansett Historical Society is pleased to announce this popular 40-minute presentation, followed by a walking tour of the area, both by our Consulting Historian, Professor Wayne Durfee.…
Annual Meeting (and Five-Year Anniversary Celebration) will be held Monday evening, June 5, 2017, at 6:30 pm at The Towers.
Agenda Brief overview of our Accomplishments over the past five years Treasurer’s Report Goals for the Future Election of board members whose terms are expiring Guest speaker: Mr. Tim Cranston — Will speak on the Planters– with an emphasis on…
May 20 — Coco Channel, Super Woman … A talk by Richard Parker, Special Assistant to Coco Channel
Richard Parker, Long-time Narragansett resident and NHS member, will speak about his experience and recollections as Coco Chanel’s special assistant at the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library at 2:00 pm. Mr. Parker gave a similar talk for us on this subject two…
Old Maps and Things – Sunday, April 23, 2:00 – 3:00 at the Towers
Event – “Old Maps & Old Things” – at The Towers – Sunday, April 23, 2:00 pm – Free and Open to the Public The Narragansett Historical Society is delighted to present the program “Old Maps & Old Things” on…
March 25 — Learnings from a Chronology — Presentation and Discusssion
Event: “History of Narragansett: A Chronology of Major Events 1800 – 1999” – Saturday, March 25, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Free – Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Professor Richard Vangermeersch has completed a lengthy research effort of major Narragansett…
November 6 – Historic Walk & Talk at Canonchet Farm
November 6, Friends of Canonchet Farm Walk from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Local historian, Tim Cranston, will lead a walk to discover evidence of past events at Canonchet Farm from the days of the Narragansett Planters through the time of…