Cultural Importance of Wampum
Wampum Artist Allen Hazard will present on the cultural importance of wampum to the Narragansetts.
The Palatine Wreck: The Legend of the New England Ghost Ship
Author, Jill Farinelli, will discuss the Block Island origins of the legend that grew from the stranding of the Princess Augusta.
Lost to the Sea Cemetery Tour with Janet Dionis
$25. Please register online or in the Museum Shop.
Sandra Swan on Block Island: Exhibit and Discussion
Discussion and book signing with editors Carla Berrigan and Susan Hagedorn
Sandra Swan on Block Island: Exhibit and Discussion
Discussion and book signing with editors Carla Berrigan and Susan Hagedorn
Block Island: Poems, Photos and Letters by Daniel Berrigan
Discussion and book signing with editors Carla Berrigan and Susan Hagedorn
Finding the Pirate Ship Whydah
Bob Cembrola, diver and marine archeologist, will present on his experience diving the wreck sight of the infamous pirate ship.
Pilots of Block Island
Bring your navigational knowledge and join our panel discussion on Block Island pilots old and new.
Cemetery Tour
Poetic Epitaphs and Symbols in Stone with stone carver Karin Sprague and historical Pam Gasner.
Ticket to Block Island
Author, Greg Abbott, expert on the “Block Island Boats,” presents his new book Ticket to Block Island.
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting of the Historical Society, with presentation on the Hurricane of 1938 by Co-President Susan Hagedorn. Public welcome.
Shipwrecked: Coastal Disasters and the Making of the American Beach
Author of Shipwrecked: Coastal Disasters and the Making of the American Beach, Jamin Wells, will discuss how wrecks, wrecking, and wreck tourism created the “beach” as we know it.
Dr. Charles Perry: Island Doctor for 60 Years
Dr. Benjamin Hruska will present on the Dr. Perry and his role in the formation of the fire and rescue squad.
Larchmont Remembered
Dan Harrington presents on the harrowing tale of the Larchmont Disaster
