About the BH&PS
COME VISIT US!
STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR NEXT EXHIBIT!
Meanwhile, stop by and take a tour of our collections with one of our tour guides.
The Society holds extraordinary collections that provide an unparalleled record of Bristol history and are enjoyed by locals, scholars, and visitors from around the world.
We are located in an 1828 jail built of granite blocks. Together with the rear 1858 jail block addition, the Society houses a library, exhibit rooms, and a meeting room.
HOURS
REGULAR OPEN HOURS
for Tours and Research
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 1 to 5 pm
Summer Saturdays: 12 to 3 pm
Open Also by Special Appointment
Due to limited staff, please make an appointment for research in the Library or Document Room at least two weeks in advance. Research is free to members and $10 per day for non-members.
You may also request research to be done for you at the rate of $25 per hour.
MISSION
The mission of the Society is to stimulate interest in the history of Bristol, Rhode Island, through education, research, and the collection and preservation of historic objects.
Our COLLECTIONS include Manuscripts, Books and Pamplets, Photographs, Textiles, Artwork, Artifacts and Ephemera, Furniture, Newspapers, Ledgers, Account Books, Genealogy Files, and Correspondence.