Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society

News and announcements from the Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society, headquartered at the Paine House Museum, 7 Station St., Coventry, Rhode Island

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In support of the Paine House Museum, these little cuties are for sale this weekend at the Coventry craft fair and at the Paine House Museum mercantile shop, along with lots of other seasonal and historical items!🙂

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Mmm, mmm! Enter our homemade pie contest on Heritage Day, Saturday September 18, 2021!

Rules for entry: https://t.co/vK465Penhl

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Join us September 18 for Heritage Day!
9am Johnny Cakes with maple butter; entries for pie baking competition
10-2 Free tours of Paine House
10-3 Crafters Village, Outdoor Living History Exhibits
- 2nd RI Volunteers encampment
- RI Spinners Guild
- Carpentry Shop
& More!

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Come visit us at the Paine House this weekend!
Hours are:
Friday 10-2
Saturday 10-2
Sunday 1-4

See you soon!

#historicnewengland #americanhistory #oldhouses #historictaverns #oldhouselhistory #rhodeislandhistory #nationalregisterhistoricplaces #colonialtavern #coventryri

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Does Friday and Saturday not work for your schedule? Paine House is open select Sundays. Stop on by this Sunday!

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Come to the Farmer's Market at the Paine House Museum this Saturday anytime from 10 am - 2 PM!

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Join Western Rhode Island Civic Historic Society and The Pawtuxet Valley Preservation and Historical Society for "A Walking Tour of Historic Anthony Village" on Saturday August 21, 2021 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT 🏘️🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🏠
https://t.co/dH2VwRezxj

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The next meeting of the Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society is Tuesday July 28, 2020 at 6:30 PM. at the Paine House Museum, 7 Station Street, Coventry, RI. See you all there!

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The next meeting of the Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society is Wednesday (not Tuesday!) February 26, 2020 at 6:30 PM. at the Old Theater Diner, 33 Sandy Bottom Road, Coventry, RI. See you all there!

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The next meeting of the Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society is Tuesday January 28, 2020 at 6:30 PM. Location to be announced soon!

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The Collection Committee of the Western Rhode Island Civic HIstorical Society meets Wednesday October 2 at 7 PM, at the Paine House Museum, 7 Station Street, Coventry RI

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The next membership meeting of the Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society is Tuesday September 24, 2019 -- at the Paine House Museum 7 Station Street, Coventry Rhode Island. Meeting starts at 6:30 PM!

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WRICHS Archive Collection Policy Review: Wednesday August 21, 2019 Paine House Museum 7 Station Street, Coventry RI - 6 PM

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The next membership meeting for the Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society will be held at the Paine House Museum, 7 Station St. in Coventry on Tuesday July 23 at 6 PM

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Due to the forecast of 90+ degree temperatures tomorrow and lack of air conditioning in our historic house, The Paine House Museum will be closed tomorrow, Friday June 19, 2019. https://t.co/74XRqm6shY

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The @PaineHouseRI will also be having "Operation Cleanup" on Saturday, March 30 10am - 2pm (weather permitting) We will be moving furniture in preparation for the ceilings to be painted, as well as cleaning and sprucing up the house! We hope to see you there!

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SPRING CLEANING TIME!
Thursday, March 28 10am-2pm Citizens Bank is sending volunteers to the Paine House Museum help with spring cleaning. If you are available to help out please stop by to lend a hand!

[Laura Lott @LottLaura]

.@AAMers - Need advocates from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Will you represent?! https://t.co/2TB3M4Dgxl

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Broadside ballads are the best because they’re the worst. This 19th-century Irish example is printed twice (double the value!) “A new song call'd Nothing but whats lawful” & "Poor wanderer sighs and grief on parting his Native Land"

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As 2018 draws to a close, the @WRICHSarchive wishes everyone a happy and productive New Year! #TwentyNineteen