The plaques commemorating the Liberty Tree at Conanicut Battery Park were installed Friday, July 3rd.

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.

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.

Battery Day 2015 was held on June 6. The Jamestown Community Band welcomed guests. Our president Linnea Peterson greeted the attendees.

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.

The Jamestown Historical Society has received a $1,000 legislative grant sponsored by Jamestown’s General Assembly Representative, Deb Ruggiero.