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Stationery from the JHS Collection
Before there was email, websites, Facebook and twitter, there was personal and corporate stationery.
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Photos from the JAC/JHS Exhibit
The Jamestown Arts Center and the JHS held a reception of art from the Nina A. Baugh collection and art from the Jamestown Historical Society collection.
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2015 Donations & Acquisitions
Register for the Bay View Hotel, 1911-1916 Model of the Beavertail Lighthouse T-shirt for Island Rubbish Service. These are just three of 16 items shown in our JHS exhibit case at the Jamestown Library.
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Matchbooks
The exhibit committee, which is now under the direction of Suzi Andrews, has installed our newest exhibit in the society’s case in the foyer of the Jamestown Philomenian Library.
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Decals and Bumper Stickers
Stickers and decals have long been used to convey messages or support for ideas or organizations. During this upcoming presidential election year you may see a variety of stickers around Jamestown.
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JHS Receives Grant for Windmill Repairs
The Jamestown Historical Society recently received a $5,000 grant from the 1772 Foundation to help pay for much needed repairs at the Jamestown windmill.
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Sen. Jack Reed visits the JHS Museum
On August 19th, RI Senator Jack Reed took time out from his busy schedule to spend some time at the Jamestown Historical Society Museum.
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Conanicut Yacht Club Exhibit
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, summer visitors to Jamestown often founded private clubs at which to meet and socialize.
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Liberty Tree Plaque Installed
The plaques commemorating the Liberty Tree at Conanicut Battery Park were installed Friday, July 3rd.
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Museum Exhibit visited by Newport Daily News
JHS exhibit shines light on Jamestown’s role in military history. Newport Daily News reporter Joe Baker and photographer Dave Hansen visited and reported on our newest exhibit in the JHS Museum.
