Nathanael Greene Joins the Cause
Nathanael Greene was one of the greatest American generals to emerge from the American Revolution. Without any formal military training or any experience, Greene developed into a leader feared and respected by his British counterparts.
Privilege & Preservation: The Reverend Doctor Roderick Terry, “An Apostolic son of a millionaire” & the Historical Landscape of Rhode Island
An original article written and researched by Michael J. Simpson which tells the story of Reverend Dr. Roderick Terry and his vision for Butts Hill Fort and the legacy of the Battle of Rhode Island.
John Robertson Lecture “Revolutionary War Defenses in Rhode Island”
John K. Robertson, Ph.D., is a Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with 23 years of service and served on the faculty at West Point. Recorded May 1st in Bristol RI
Battle of Rhode Island Association supports our partners the American Friends of Lafayette and Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (W3R-US)
Battle of Rhode Island Association supports our partners the American Friends of Lafayette and Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (W3R-US)
Battle of Rhode Island Association Announces Partnership with the Artillery Company of Newport
The Battle of Rhode Island Association is proud to announce our web partnership with the Artillery Company of Newport. Chartered in 1741 by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the reign of King George II of Great Britain, the Artillery Company today is a ceremonial unit of the Rhode Island Militia, Council of Historic Military Commands.
BOOK REVIEW: Revolutionary War Defenses in Rhode Island by John K. Robertson
Historian John K. Robertson knows about Rhode Island’s fortifications. All of them. Every single one. He spent decades searching for them.
Ambassador George Krol joins the Battle of Rhode Island Association as a Director
The Battle of Rhode Island Association recently announced the addition of retired U.S. Ambassador George Krol as a Director representing the Middletown Historical Society.
Life on Aquidneck Island during the British Occupation, 1776-1779
Aquidneck Island today is a truly beautiful island with remarkable natural beauty: the ocean, the beaches, sea breezes, meadows and marshlands, the ubiquitous fieldstone walls, and the many open spaces and farmlands in Portsmouth and Middletown.
Dr. Murray Norcross to address NARFE about Butts Hill Fort during the Battle of Rhode Island
On Tuesday February 7th at 1:00 pm, Battle Of Rhode Island Association Grant Advisor Dr. Murray Norcross Jr., MD, MPH will deliver a speech detailing the importance of Butts Hill […]
The Battle of Rhode Island: An Impressive Performance by the American Army
The largest battle of the Revolutionary War in New England was well-fought by the Continentals.
