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Southeast Lighthouse Built

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

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Don't miss: Thursday July 29th 7-9:30. Book Signi

Don't miss: Thursday July 29th 7-9:30.
Book Signing & Author Reception at 7:00pm. Shop Opens 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Signed copies available in advance Presentation at 8:00pm outside on the lawn. Public Welcome #blockisland #blockislandinfo #blockislandchamber #shoplocal #dodgestreetnightmarket #rihistory #shipwrecks #bookstagram #books

Our annual Cemetery Tour with Karin Sprague explor

Our annual Cemetery Tour with Karin Sprague explores the symbolism of historic stone carving & local history with amazing views from the Island Cemetery off West Side Road across from skateboard park. $15 tickets info call 401-864-4357 #blockisland #history #infoblockisland

Thursday Night at the Museum Program @ 8 pm on 7/2

Thursday Night at the Museum Program @ 8 pm on 7/22 is postponed. Book signing only has been rescheduled to Aug 15th from 12-2 pm on the porch during the Arts & Craft Guild Fair. Dr. Ben Hruska will enlighten you with stories from the USS B.I. Date & Time TBA. Donations welcome to support our programming. Books for sale at Museum Shop. @blockislandhistorical.org

tea for two and two for tea 🫖 . . . #blockisla

tea for two and two for tea 🫖
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Looking for your next beach read? We’ve got you

Looking for your next beach read? We’ve got you covered! Open daily! 10 am - 4 pm Sun - Wed. 10-5 Thurs - Sat. or by appointment - Book a guided Tour of the museum! 2021-7-18
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Don't miss #Thursday Night at the #Museum. Program

Don't miss #Thursday Night at the #Museum. Program is FREE to the Public - Shop open at 7:30 during Dodge Street Stroll #shoplocal #blockisland #blockislandferry #blockislandinfo #sorhodeisland #rhodeisland #rhodeislandlife #newengland #blockislandsummer #blockislandhistorical #blockislandhistory #dodgestreetnightmarket #blockislandlife

Partnering with our local families we celebrated

Partnering with our local families we celebrated Honoring Manissean Culture Day. Pokanoket elders and a wampum weaver educated us on indigenous traditions, visited the Manissean Village site, and blessed the land and the island at an opening prayer circle. Loren Spears from the Tomaquag Museum enlightened us during a program on the Algonquin language 2021-7-8

New to the shop! Stop by and see all our new kitc

New to the shop! Stop by and see all our new kitchen and housewares and prep for a cozy few days at home! #storm #elsa #blockisland #blockislandferry #blockislandlife #shoplocalblockisland #shoplocalrhodeisland #newengland #newenglandcooking

Upcoming events at the museum this week - Public W

Upcoming events at the museum this week - Public Welcome!

Join us today! Open house 10:00 am to 4:00pm NEW

Join us today!
Open house 10:00 am to 4:00pm
NEW SUMMER EXHIBITS- FREE ADMISSION Member Receptions 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Please consider joining-free admission & 10% off all summer

Open House 10-5 pm -July 3rd - New Summer Exhibits

Open House 10-5 pm -July 3rd - New Summer Exhibits - Member Reception 6-8 pm Please consider joining - free admission & 10% off in Museum Shop 2021-7-3

Signed copies- Now available in The Museum Shop "

Signed copies- Now available in The Museum Shop "Bound by Blue" a personal memoir by Edith Littlefield Blane Save the Date: July 3 Open House 11-4 & Member Reception 5-7 pm

New products to brighten up your feed! . . . @butl

New products to brighten up your feed!
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Block Island Historical Societea Sourced from pla

Block Island Historical Societea Sourced from plants grown nearby and faraway, we implore you to to mull over our island’s history with a a cup of one of our custom block island brew teas!
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Stop by the museum Thursday at 5 pm to meet author

Stop by the museum Thursday at 5 pm to meet author Edith Littlefield Blane. Outside on the porch we will host a Book signing of her personal memoirs "Bound by Blue". Film screening at 4 pm.

Film screening & book signing with Edith Littlefie

Film screening & book signing with Edith Littlefield Blane. Stories of #blockisland June 24th #thursday 4:00 pm. Book signing with Edie 5:00 - 6 pm. Limited seating - lemonade & a few island stories. Public welcome! Signed Books available at Museum Shop in advance. Open 10-5 pm.

bright and cheery inside and out! New, fresh style

bright and cheery inside and out! New, fresh styles available! 🌸🌺🌷
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This weeks hours in the shop! We’d love to see y

This weeks hours in the shop! We’d love to see you!

Spending this gorgeous spring day admiring the abu

Spending this gorgeous spring day admiring the abundance of natural beauty the island provides! Stop by the shop to see our fabulous selection that celebrates the island, the state, and New England!
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Vintage postcard tote bags are in at the shop! Als

Vintage postcard tote bags are in at the shop! Also available in a T-shirt! Stop by and see all our new products as they arrive!
.Open 9am -4 pm daily. Closed Tues.
.Guided historic walking tours available by appointment
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