Block Island Historical Society
Celebrating Block Island and preserving its history for future generationsIn order to protect our community we are following recommendations made by the CDC, State and Local governments and will remain closed until further notice. During this time, we will explore new ways to keep you informed and involved in our mission to strengthen the community’s connection to our past, to each other and to the future.
For now, you might enjoy browsing our website for great photographs, Block Island Times columns, or oral histories (start with conversations with Rob Lewis). There are so many people to hear from and their stories will put today’s circumstances into perspective.
We thank you for your ongoing commitment to the Block Island Historical Society and will see you soon!
Bob Champagne-Willis, President
Block Island Historical Society
Celebrating Block Island and preserving its history for future generationsIn order to protect our community we are following recommendations made by the CDC, State and Local governments and will remain closed until further notice. We thank you for your ongoing commitment to the Block Island Historical Society and will see you soon!
Block Island Resources
Events
September 2019
Art Guild Fair & Special History Program
9 am - 2 pm.
Find out more »Annual Meeting Sunday September 8th, 2019
Please join us at The Narragansett Inn for The Annual Meeting and Program at 11am. The program is "Storm Stories". There will be a panel of Islanders talking about their experiences of extreme weather here on the Island. Members are welcome.
Find out more »Experience Block Island
Special Tours TBA
Find out more »October 2019
August 2020
Tonight at the Museum
Enjoy a presentation of Island life while listening to the recorded music of bluegrass singer Rob Raroux. CDs will be for sale and benefit the Block Island Historical Society. Begins at 8:30. Shop on the lawn starts at 7:30. Free/Donations Graciously Accepted/Weather Dependent/Masks Required. Located at the corner of Old Town Road and Ocean Ave.
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Visit
Museum
Our Museum offers a rich collection of artifacts and memorabilia that bring to life the history of the island over the past 3,500 years. Exhibits change regularly.
Tours
Take guided walking tours of the Old Harbor, a Manissean Village site, and more — including personalized genealogical tours to help you explore your own Block Island heritage.
Shop
The Museum Shop is a great place to find artwork by island artists, as well as historical photos, maps, posters, T-shirts, postcards, and all things Block Island.
Private Events
Interested in hosting a private event at the Society? Talk to us!