
Scarves and Adornments
The new exhibit in the Jamestown Historical Society case in the Jamestown Philomenian Library displays scarves and other types of adornment from the society’s collection.

The new exhibit in the Jamestown Historical Society case in the Jamestown Philomenian Library displays scarves and other types of adornment from the society’s collection.

Jamestown artists sometimes worked with materials that are not normally found in an artist’s studio.

“Service above Self” The Jamestown Rotary. The exhibit of the Jamestown Historical Society at the Jamestown Philomenian Library

Before there was email, websites, Facebook and twitter, there was personal and corporate stationery.

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.

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.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, summer visitors to Jamestown often founded private clubs at which to meet and socialize.

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.

Fraternal and charitable organizations were popular during the late nineteen century and early twentieth centuries. These organizations were founded on the values of virtue, mercy, and charity. Members were encouraged to work together for the good of the community and the family.

Our newest JHS exhibit, in the JHS display case in the foyer of the Jamestown Philomenian Library captures some tales about Jamestown animals – from dogs to skunks to whales – that are so much a part of the fabric of the town.
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The Jamestown
Historical Society
PO Box 156
Jamestown, RI
02835