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Southeast Lighthouse Built

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

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Please join us this Thursday evening at 5:30 for a

Please join us this Thursday evening at 5:30 for a presentation on Native Plants and Biodiversity on Block Island with URI’s Kate Venturini! 🌱🌻🌸
Event is free and open to the public! Light refreshments provided!

Happy Fourth of July from the Block Island Histori

Happy Fourth of July from the Block Island Historical Society! Today let’s not only celebrate the past, but envision how we can enrich the future. 🎇🇺🇸

Join us for a walking tour of Old Harbor with Elio

Join us for a walking tour of Old Harbor with Eliot Nerenburg every Wednesday at 9:30am rain or shine!
Please sign up in advance by visiting the “events” section of our website.

We’ve got what you need to make your 4th of July

We’ve got what you need to make your 4th of July weekend a smashing success.❣️Swipe to see our favorite red, white, and blue picks from the @bi_historical_society shop! Open 10-5 every day; closed Monday. 🇺🇸

Taxi tour- NO GAS REQUIRED! Please join us this

Taxi tour- NO GAS REQUIRED!
Please join us this Thursday night June 30th for a virtual “taxi tour”of the island to learn about the important places and events that shaped Block Island with Kristine Monje!
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Event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments included!

We had a fantastic program this Thursday night! Th

We had a fantastic program this Thursday night! Thank you to Henry DuPont and everyone who came by!

Please join us this Thursday night 6/16 at 7:00 pm

Please join us this Thursday night 6/16 at 7:00 pm for “ A History of Yacht Racing on Block Island” with Henry DuPont.
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Event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided

Mark your calendars! We’ve got two more exciting

Mark your calendars! We’ve got two more exciting events happening this month!

Please join us this Thursday 6/9 at 7:00pm to cele

Please join us this Thursday 6/9 at 7:00pm to celebrate the life of The Amazing Mary D.

We’re open! A visit to the museum is the perfe

We’re open!
A visit to the museum is the perfect way to brighten up a gray May Saturday. We look forward to seeing you!
Open 10:00-5:00

We had a great time giving the @northlightfibers K

We had a great time giving the @northlightfibers Knitting group a private tour of the museum yesterday!
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Second photo shows “Hauling Hands” which were hand knit from island wool ca 1900 and used during fishing.

There’s still time to enter the new year shinnin

There’s still time to enter the new year shinning bright! ⭐️🕯✨
Donate to the “A Candle in Every Window” winter fundraiser for the Block Island Historical Society and see new candles appear in the window each time you drive or walk by. You can make a donation in remembrance of someone, in honor of someone or write a wish for 2022.
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Let’s “top” last year and fill our cupola wi

Let’s “top” last year and fill our cupola with light! Four candles available for four people looking to send love and light out to the world. (Second floor windows are also waiting to shine). Click on this link https://www.blockislandhistorical.org/product/candle-in-every-window/ to honor or remember someone you ❤️

Candles in Windows are brightening our corner. Add

Candles in Windows are brightening our corner. Add your candle by visiting our website at blockislandhistorical.org

As the nights grow longer, there’s a way YOU can

As the nights grow longer, there’s a way YOU can help brighten your way through town. Donate to the “A Candle in Every Window” winter fundraiser for the Block Island Historical Society and see new candles appear in the window each time you drive or walk by. You can make a donation in remembrance of someone, in honor of someone or write a wish for 2022. Link in bio
https://www.blockislandhistorical.org/product/candle-in-every-window/

We are now closed for the season. Thank you for al

We are now closed for the season. Thank you for all your support. Open for group tours or research by appointment. 401-466-2481.

We Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day - Tomaquag Mus

We Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day - Tomaquag Museum edition available at Museum Shop $26 Includes Shipping. 2021-10-11

Sunday Sales - Custom Tea and honey - clothing, gi

Sunday Sales - Custom Tea and honey - clothing, gifts and books on sale at the Museum Shop. Open 11-4 pm through Monday.

Come support our local artisans and farmers on the

Come support our local artisans and farmers on the front lawn. 10/9 from 9-2 pm. 30% off on most gift items in the Museum Shop.

Museum Shop End of Season Sale! 30 % off through

Museum Shop End of Season Sale! 30 % off through Oct 12th. Renew your membership for 2022 and see what cool items are on Sale. Tours still available by appointment.

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