BoRIA Receives RI Legislative Grant & Civic Engagement Grant
BoRIA plans to use these funds to expand community programs, develop new educational materials, and engage more Rhode Islanders in learning about the state’s role in the Revolutionary War.
Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Induction held at Butts Hill Fort
On Sunday, July 19th, the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame inducted four people associated with Rhode Island’s Revolutionary War history.
BoRIA Education Outreach
BoRIA’s education outreach team has been busy this year creating new ways to support teachers as they bring Rhode Island’s Revolutionary War story into their classrooms.
July 2026 Newsletter
The July 2026 edition of “The BoRIA Post” featuring our new Butts Hill Fort digital collection, grant updates, news and upcoming events.
Unlocking the Hidden History of Butts Hill Fort
BoRIA is pleased to report that two consecutive summer field seasons (2024/2025) at Butts Hill Fort are revealing remarkable new insights into one of Rhode Island’s most significant Revolutionary War sites.
The RI250 Quest Celebrates Our 250th Around the State
Through a variety of historian-written and recorded videos, these self-guided walking and driving tours have enlivened the exploration from town to town, with teams competing for points and prizes along the way.
The Hill’s Story
“The Hill’s Story” was written especially for fourth grade students by Gloria Schmidt, Battle of Rhode Island Association historian and outreach coordinator.
Bristol’s Fourth of July Celebration: A Tradition Since 1785
The Bristol Fourth of July Celebration traces its roots to 1785, just two years after the end of the Revolutionary War.
June 2026 Newsletter
The June 2026 edition of “The BoRIA Post” featuring our new Butts Hill Fort research, the latest in our lecture series, news and upcoming events.
French Archives Shed New Light on Butts Hill Fort
BoRIA has completed an important new research project that has uncovered some of the most significant primary-source evidence yet identified concerning Butts Hill Fort.
