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“Behind the Lines: Life in Jamestown in 1776"
Summer 2026Jamestown Museum Exhibit
Open May 22 – October 12, 2026
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
1 PM – 4 PM, or by appointment (info@jhsri.org)
“During the turmoil of the Revolutionary War, one-third of Jamestown families left the island either under duress or voluntarily. Explore the JHS exhibit to experience the daily lives of non-combatants who stayed behind—women, children, the elderly, and people of color, both free and enslaved.”
Become a JHS Member
Help preserve & share the history of Jamestown, RI. Maintain the Museum, the Windmill, the Meetinghouse and the Conanicut Battery. Preserve the Society’s collection of documents, photographs and artifacts.
