East Providence Historical Society

Rumford Junction has played many times at our Open House! This is awesome! 👏👏👏❤️

EP's Own "Rumford Junction" Releases Debut Album - Tributaries - EastProv Hospitality Rumford Junction has released its debut album, Tributaries, with 9 original songs that fit into folk, rock, country, and soul genres. Recorded over a chilly spring weekend in the band’s basement rehearsal space, finishing touches were added over the summer, and the album was released in the fall o...

2025 Annual Fund Appeal

Please consider donating toward our 2025 Annual Fund Appeal. A link to donate can be found on our web page at ephist.org. The East Providence Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.

Your support is greatly appreciated and we thank you.

UPCOMING EVENT: MONDAY - NOVEMBER 25 - 6:30 WEAVER LIBRARY
“A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial”

A presentation by author Lee McColgan who restored the 1702 Loring House. With foreword by Roy Underhill, uncle of our very own Eric Underhill. This humorous talk will hit home with anyone who has worked on any age house, only to find that a little more knowledge might be required? Re-minds us of restoration work at Hunt House or, “We learned to perfect that technique right about there.”

“2nd Sunday” Fall Open House : October 13 - 1:00- 3:30pm
Exhibit: “The Past Can Guide the Future”
Hikes at Hunt’s : 1:30 at the Gazebo
“Roots” at EPHS : 1-3pm at the Education Center

JOHN HUNT MUSEUM - 65 HUNTS MILLS ROAD - 02916

Local Black heroes are on display at Hunt House this Fall: Black American sports figures and decorated armed services veterans. We are proud to present Onna Moniz-John’s Black Heritage collection to the community for three more 2nd Sundays. This is a great opportunity for a family learning experience, featuring a Ruby Bridges doll, a 6 foot model P51 Mustang built by the man who flew one, Civil Rights, slavery and sports memorabilia. This is a collection for the ages.

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EAST PROVIDENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

“2nd Sunday” Fall Open House : October 13 - 1:00- 3:30pm
Exhibit: “The Past Can Guide the Future”
Hikes at Hunt’s : 1:30 at the Gazebo
“Roots” at EPHS : 1-3pm at the Education Center

JOHN HUNT MUSEUM - 65 HUNTS MILLS ROAD - 02916

Local Black heroes are on display at Hunt House this Fall: Black American sports figures and decorated armed services veterans. We are proud to present Onna Moniz-John’s Black Heritage collection to the community for three more 2nd Sundays. This is a great opportunity for a family learning experience, featuring a Ruby Bridges doll, a 6 foot model P51 Mustang built by the man who flew one, Civil Rights, slavery and sports memorabilia. This is a collection for the ages.

Hunt’s Mills is a family picnic area with walking trails along the 10 Mile River, historical buildings, a fish ladder and a community garden in full bloom. Its history is ancient, from Indigenous peoples who fished the falls and planted 3 Sister gardens to the present diverse peoples of the area who honor the memory of all who have lived here. It is a vibrant piece of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, part of the National Park Service.
To contact the EPHS: Leave a message at: (401)473-0677 or [email protected]

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Reminder: Free paper shredding event on Saturday, September 21st from 9am-noon at East Providence Public Library!

Tomorrow, Monday, September 16!

UPCOMING EVENT: Monday, September 16, Weaver Library - 6:30pm
Devon Kurtz, Executive Director of the Blackstone Vallet National Heritage Corridor
Getting a “Grip” on History - the peoples of the Blackstone Valley and their products, such as the monkey wrench, which changed the world

This is a great event!

Save the date! Annual Pokanoket Heritage Day in Warren, RI on 9/15/24.

Attending the Waterfront District Committee meeting!

More pictures of our reception today.
(See previous post)

What an amazing day we had celebrating Onna Moniz-John as well as our war veterans. The day was filled with respect, honor, love, recognitions and stories, family and friends!

Thank you to ALL who made it a perfect day! To our speakers, Onna and her family and friends, our veterans, and those representing East Providence in city and state government. To our visitors and members, thank you!
To our awesome volunteer team- well done!

Thank you!! ❤️💙🤍
Onna's display of Black American artifacts will be available for viewing through our December Open House (2nd Sundays, 1-3:30).

Posting for our friends at Pomham Rocks Lighthouse!

Dear Friends,

On August 7, 1789, Congress approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys and public piers. In celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the signing of the Act and the commissioning of the first federal lighthouse, Congress passed a resolution which designated August 7, 1989 as National Lighthouse Day.

To celebrate this special day, the Board Members want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your continued support of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. It is through your generosity that we are able to preserve and maintain this historic maritime gem.

Keep a good light!

Dennis Tardiff
Chair, Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

The weather is shaping up to be beautiful on Sunday, August11, 2024.
Be sure to join us to honor Onna Moniz-John and view her extensive collection of Black American artifacts.
We are open 1-3:30. Reception starts at 1:30.

Good things coming for this beloved building!

This Sunday, August 11, 2024
Open House 1-3:30
Reception 1:30

This exhibit is amazing and lovingly curated by Ona! A must see!

Mark your calendars to take a trip through history at the East Providence Historical Society on Sunday, August 11th at 1:30.

Coinciding with Victory Day, Onna-Moniz John's collection of historical artifacts will be on full display for the entire community and state, along with a special exhibit dedicated to the men and women who served in the military.