The Greene farmhouse, one of the oldest buildings on the island, was spared by the British in 1775. An 1891 court decision allowed for the development of the farmland into the private community of Shoreby Hill.
British siege letters from courier off Jamestown and damage the Continental Congress’ efforts to end the siege on Boston and negotiate peace.
Before the introduction of planned landscapes in the late 19th century there were few trees in Jamestown and the view from the top of Shoreby Hill extended to both East and West Passages.
The lives of Jamestown Quakers, including Demaris Fowler and her family, were profoundly disrupted by the American Revolution.
Explore Jamestown through the Society’s collection of maps of Conanicut Island beginning with a copy of a 1657 “upside down” map.
Rhode Island passed the Act of Renunciation denouncing allegiance to King George III of England two months before the Declaration of Independence
Memorabilia from the JHS archives illustrate how milestones such as the 1976 Bicentennial and 2000 Millennium were celebrated in Jamestown.
June L Webb painted portraits of everyday life and was known locally for scenes of Jamestown RI, especially Beavertail Lighthouse, and internationally was recognized for paintings of Portugal
Daniel Weeden, grandson of William Weeden, one of the original purchasers of Conanicut Island, refused to leave during the British Revolutionary War occupation.
Henry Orne Rider, artist and educator, studied in the states and Paris. His work focused on landscapes and peaceful rural scenes.
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The Jamestown
Historical Society
PO Box 156
Jamestown, RI
02835