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New Shoreham established by Gen.Assembly

Block Island was incorporated by the Rhode Island general assembly in 1672, and the island government adopted the name “New Shoreham.” A Dutch map of 1685 clearly shows Block Island, indicated as Adrian Block Island (“Adriaen Blocks Eylant”).

 

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Window candles donated: 35 mini lights: 33. Lighti Window candles donated: 35 mini lights: 33. Lighting a dark corner during #January visit our website to see list @blockislandhistorical.org #heyrhodyphotos #heyrhody #rhodeisland #blockislandrhodeisland #blockisland #blockislandlife #blockislandhistorical #iloveblockisland
Window candle/light campaign to end Friday 1/22/21 Window candle/light campaign to end Friday 1/22/21. We have raised over $4200 towards our window restoration projects. Thank you to all our donors!2021-1-19
#blockisland #blockislandinfo #blockislandtimes #blockislandtourism #blockislandhistorical #blockislandferry #iloveblockisland
Flicker of candles light the #museum at Bridgegate Flicker of candles light the #museum at Bridgegate Square. We still have more to fill the entire building. See our websites  for names  of those we honor @blockislandhistorical.org 2020-12-23
22 windows lit up our #museum over the weekend. 2 22 windows lit up our #museum over the weekend. 2 more needed on the north side and 21 more available. Help us light all 43 windows this #holidayseason ! Donate $100/ window candle. 2020-12-20
We received 9 more candles & 4 mini lights for the We received 9 more candles & 4 mini lights for the windows. Thankyou for lighting the dark corner and honoring loved ones! 2020-12-19
8 candles lit tonight and 6 mini lights in the cup 8 candles lit tonight and 6 mini lights in the cupola. Thankyou to all our donors! 2020-12-18
Light up our windows! 4 donated to date and 3 mini Light up our windows! 4 donated to date and 3 mini lights in the cupola. Put them in honor of someone making #history. See website for info. @blockislandhistorical.org 2020-12-16
"Light a Window" Campaign now until 1/5 donate $10 "Light a Window" Campaign now until 1/5 donate $100 for 1 candle in honor of someone or an organization. $25  lights a mini light in the cupola. Online donations @blockislandhistorical.org/product/candle-in-the-window or mail a check to Box 79. All proceeds help match our window restoration grants. 2020-12-14.
Join Us! Please consider a donation and make #hist Join Us! Please consider a donation and make #history in 2020. Today is #Giving Tuesday. Show your support by becoming a member. Your generosity makes a difference to our organization. Donate @blockislandhistorical.org 2020-12-3
We had a great response to our online raffle last month. Thankyou to all who participated!
A $100 donation enters you into a drawing for 3 gr A $100 donation enters you into a drawing for 3 great prizes! Visit website for details. 4 days to go---We appreciate your support. Help us meet our 2020 goals. 2030-11-18
Congratulations to the Southeast Lighthouse Founda Congratulations to the Southeast Lighthouse Foundation, recipient of a 2020 Rhody Award for Historic Preservation! See press release coming in this Friday's #blockisland times.
#blockisland Southeast Lighthouse to receive a pre #blockisland Southeast Lighthouse to receive a preservation award tonight at 6 pm 11/15/20. Vote for the Lighthouse at preserveri.org. Show your local support!
To our men & women in uniform past, present & futu To our men & women in uniform past, present & future, we honor you today and every day. Home of the free because of the brave. #Veterans Day 2020-11-11
#November sky - American barquentine under sail of #November sky - American barquentine under sail off Clayhead early morning 2020-11-6
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Please join our zoom annual meeting Sunday Sept 20 Please join our zoom annual meeting Sunday Sept 20th 11am just click on:
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JOIN US Tonight at the Museum (Thursday, Aug. 6th) JOIN US Tonight at the Museum (Thursday, Aug. 6th) Enjoy a presentation on the lawn of Historic photos while listening to the recorded music of blue grass singer Rob Raroux. Music CDs will be for sale and benefit the Block Island Historical Society. Begins at 8:30 pm Shop on the lawn starts at 7:30. #History themes Books, t-shirts and gifts. 
Free/Donations Graciously Accepted/ Weather Dependent/Masks Required
(located at the corner of Old Town Road and Ocean Ave) or order via website @blockislandhistorical.org #blockisland #blockislandlife #blockislandhistorical #oneblockisland #onedayatatime #rhodeisland #bluegrass
#Thursday Night at #Museum - slides of yesteryears #Thursday Night at #Museum - slides of yesteryears on #blockisland 2020-7-30
Support Our Thursday Night at the Museum Program Support Our Thursday Night at the Museum Program
July 4th 2020 - Fire at Sandy Point 8:51 pm.#block July 4th 2020 - Fire at Sandy Point 8:51 pm.#blockisland  #blockislandapp #blockislandsunset
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