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The Battle of Rhode Island Association is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to raising awareness of Rhode Island’s role in the War for Independence. This is accomplished by research, talks, living history events, publications, and our website (battleofrhodeisland.org). Donations may be made payable to “BoRIA” at PO Box 626, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or by visiting: https://battleofrhodeisland.org/donate/
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Contact Information
All inquires to:
Publicrelations@battleofrhodeisland.org
For traditional mail, please send correspondence to:
Battle of Rhode Island Association
PO Box 626
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Quick Facts
- The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) is focused on documenting and telling the story of Rhode Island’s significant role in the Revolutionary War by research, our website, talks, publications, events, and outreach to schools.
- Notable people include Washington, Rochambeau, Lafayette, 1st RI Regiment (aka the Black Regiment), Sullivan, Greene, and Varnum were all part of the Rhode Island Campaign.
- BoRIA has more than 40 state and national historical and military societies as partners.
- BoRIA was formed as a non-profit 501(c)(3) in October 2021.
- The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) was created in February 2021 to restore and maintain the Fort and provide an educational and recreational site for everyone to access. BHFRC was absorbed into BoRIA.
- Butts Hill Fort is the largest Revolutionary War earthwork in southern New England
and was the command center in the Battle of Rhode Island (August 29, 1778). - Butts Hill Fort is on the Register of National Historic Places and the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (NPS WARO).
Events
Press Releases
Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore visits Butts Hill Fort; March 10, 2023
Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee Volunteer Spring Cleanup; March 14, 2023
Author Christian McBurney to speak in Little Compton; March 21, 2023
Another Successful Volunteer Cleanup at Butts Hill Fort!; March 30, 2023
Robert Geake to give virtual lecture in celebration of Black History Month; February 9, 2023
Author and Lecturer Fred Zilian, Ph.D., writes article for BoRIA; February 9, 2023
Ambassador George Krol joins the Battle of Rhode Island Association as a Director; February 20, 2023
Battle of Rhode Island Association receives $10,000 grant from Americana Corner; February 22, 2023
Recent Articles
Battle of Rhode Island Association announce Web Partnership with RI Publications Society.
Recently the Battle of Rhode Island Association announced a new web partnership with RI Publications Society. The Rhode Island Publications Society (RIPS) is a nonprofit educational and cultural foundation incorporated in 1981 under Rhode Island law to publish and distribute works relating to Rhode Island’s history, economy, and cultural life.
Battle of Rhode Island Association Awarded Grant from BankNewport
The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) was awarded a $5,000 grant from BankNewport. The funds will go toward funding our speaker series throughout the State that highlights Rhode Island’s significant contributions to the American Revolution.
New Virtual Tour of Touro Synagogue
Touro Synagogue a National Historic Site in Newport, Rhode Island announces new Virtual Tour.
