Butts Hill Fort Volunteer Fall Cleanup
Portsmouth, RI. The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) is inviting volunteers to our Fall Cleanup on Saturday, October 31st. (Rain date is Sunday, Nov.1st). Cleanup starts at 10 AM […]
Sunset Salute Commemorates 248th Anniversary of the Battle of Rhode Island
The BHFRC hosted their third annual Sunset Salute to commemorate the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Rhode Island.
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.
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.
Butts Hill Fort and American Battlefield Trust’s Park Day
The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) is inviting volunteers to our annual Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 25th. Cleanup starts at 9 AM and goes on until 2 pm. […]
Portsmouth sewing shop owner teaching RI history one stitch at a time
Conceived by artist Stefan Romero, the tapestry’s panels are each hand-embroidered by volunteers and artisans alike, with an emphasis on lesser-known events of the American Revolution, highlighting women and minority involvement.
‘Small State, Big History’ Tells Intriguing Stories
McBurney and an assortment of writers and historians are adding important details to our knowledge of Rhode Island history while telling charming stories about little known people and resurrecting interest in significant historical footnotes.
Butts Hill Fort Volunteer Fall Cleanup
Col. Burton C. Quist USMC Commemorative Clearing Portsmouth, RI. The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) is inviting volunteers to our Fall Cleanup on Sunday, November 2nd (There is no […]
Rhode Island State Government’s Historical Lethargy
Historian Laureate Emeritus Patrick T. Conley urges state leaders to champion Butts Hill Fort and the Battle of Rhode Island as we approach America’s 250th
Longtime Friends
Marking 325 years, Quaker meeting house in Portsmouth is RI’s oldest active church
