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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.
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Historical Society Receives Historic Gift
The Jamestown Historical Society has just received the largest gift in its 103 year history. Jim Buttrick has established an endowment to provide for the maintenance and improvement of Historical Society’s buildings and other historic sites such as the Conanicut Battery.
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Battery Day 2015 Photos
Battery Day 2015 was held on June 6. The Jamestown Community Band welcomed guests. Our president Linnea Peterson greeted the attendees.
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Battery Day 2015 Videos
The 2015 Conanicut Battery Day was held Saturday, June 6th. The Jamestown Community Band welcomed the guests, which was followed by a Canon Salute by the Artillery Company of Newport.
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Library Exhibit, Jamestown Souvenirs
Do you save souvenirs from Jamestown events that you have attended? We do! Our newest exhibit in the Jamestown Library Display Case showcases Jamestown souvenirs over the years.
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JHS Spring 2015 Newsletter
What did Rosemary and Linnea just receive from Deb? What will be the JHS theme for this summer? Do we have dates for all our summer events and programs?
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JHS is Awarded a Legislative Grant
The Jamestown Historical Society has received a $1,000 legislative grant sponsored by Jamestown’s General Assembly Representative, Deb Ruggiero.
