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In 1873, construction began on Block Island’s other lighthouse, Southeast Light.

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We’re open for the stroll, and offering major sa

We’re open for the stroll, and offering major sales, including 50% off our selection of classic Rhode Island food!
Our large selection includes clothing, homeware, books, art, toys, and more. We are the perfect place to find a gift for even the trickiest person on your list.

Happy thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽 Today and everyd

Happy thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽
Today and everyday we are thankful for the beautiful island we get to call home, and the gracious members and donors who help to support us!
Pictured: Richard Davis, Joe Wrecken, Chief Ed Long and John Collins.

Light up our windows! Help make our building shin

Light up our windows! Help make our building shine during the Holiday Stroll and throughout December. Visit our website( link in bio) to donate and honor someone in your history.

The soldiers of the past and present, thanks for t

The soldiers of the past and present, thanks for taking all these risks and making these sacrifices. We are always grateful to you for your service.
Happy Veterans Day.
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Photo of Albion D. Slate, Island resident and member of the U.S. Navy during WWII.

Happy Halloween from our island of ghost stories a

Happy Halloween from our island of ghost stories and pirate tales 👻 🏴‍☠️
We will be handing out candy today from 3-5 before the Block Party! Please stop by!

BOGO! Today only: buy one IGGY’s clam cake or do

BOGO! Today only: buy one IGGY’s clam cake or doughboy mix, get one free! Have a little bit of a Rhode Island summer with you all winter long! Open until 5:00!

It’s our last day of the 2022 season! Swing by

It’s our last day of the 2022 season!
Swing by the museum before 5:00 to get your fill of history, and browse our gift shop for all your winter needs!

Looking for a shore day activity? Spend the aftern

Looking for a shore day activity? Spend the afternoon exploring the Historical Society Museum, open 10-5. We’ve got the Museum Shop stocked with new mugs, books and cozy sweatshirts, and museum staff are here to answer your questions regarding Island lore. Even Rebecca is getting into the fall spirit! 🌧

All you need for a shore day! Come down to the mus

All you need for a shore day! Come down to the museum and gift shop, we’ll be here until 5:00!

Museum and shop are open through Indigenous People

Museum and shop are open through Indigenous Peoples Day (10/10)! Come explore the museum and check out some of our new fall merchandise including comfort colors sweatshirts and Block Island mugs!

Come find your rainy day read in the Museum Shop!

Come find your rainy day read in the Museum Shop! 📕 Our collection of books ranges from local history to regional stories, with something for everyone in the mix. The BIHS Museum and Shop are open 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday.

New Museum Shop arrivals just in time for fall: tw

Please join us next Sunday (9/18) on the lawn of t

Please join us next Sunday (9/18) on the lawn of the Historical Society for our annual meeting. At 11:00, we will hold our business meeting, which is open for the public to attend.
Immediately after that, at 11:30, we will have a presentation titled "Interwoven: The Tale of One Block Island Family's Influence on the History, Politics, and Culture of Block Island." This presentation by BIHS president Bob Champagne-Willis will "weave" together a series of stories about O. P. Mott and his family. This family contributed to the Island's culture of conservation, the Island's politics, and the Historical Society's foundation and collection.
This event is Free and open to the public—drinks, and sandwiches to follow.

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Hello, This is Katherine Wolkoff posting about my

Hello, This is Katherine Wolkoff posting about my exhibition up at the Block Island Historical Society. This image made in Rodman’s Hollow was made with a lens-less pinhole camera. Tonight from 5-7pm I will be in conversation with writer Ellen Levy about pinhole photography, the Block Island landscape and more!

Hello, This is Katherine Wolkoff @kwolkoff posting

Hello, This is Katherine Wolkoff @kwolkoff posting about my current exhibition on view at the Block Island Historical Society. This tag is one of 172 in Elizabeth Dickens’ collection that records how the bird died. Tonight, September 4th, I will be in conversation with writer Ellen Levy @ellenlevy3 about the bird tags, the legacy of Elizabeth Dickens and more! From 5-7pm.

Hello, This is Katherine Wolkoff @kwolkoff posting

Hello, This is Katherine Wolkoff @kwolkoff posting about my current exhibition on view at the Block Island Historical Society! This barn owl is one of 172 specimens collected by Elizabeth Dickens, known as the Bird Lady of Block Island. Tomorrow evening, Sunday, Sep. 4, I will be in conversation with writer Ellen Levy @ellenlevy3 about birds, photography, Elizabeth Dickens and more! From 5-7pm.

Stop in the Museum Shop between 10am-5pm Saturday

Stop in the Museum Shop between 10am-5pm Saturday or Sunday to shop our Labor Day Sale! 30% off most clothing, candles, soaps, food items and beach bags! Happy Labor Day weekend! 🧡

This Sunday join us at the Historical Society for

This Sunday join us at the Historical Society for a gallery walkthrough to discuss the multiple photographic projects of Kate Wolkoff and the influence of Elizabeth Dickens.

Suprise: Tonight (9/1) we will be hosting one of o

Suprise: Tonight (9/1) we will be hosting one of our favorite summer events for a second time: Grand Hotels of Block Island. We will discuss the fascinating history of some of our current favorite hotels and the spectacular hotels of the past. Have you ever wondered what once sat where the Ocean View Pavilion is now? Or what the national hotel served for dinner 100 years ago? Come down to the Historical Society to find out!
The event begins at 7:00 pm on the Historical Society lawn. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

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