48 COURT STREET
PO BOX 356
BRISTOL, RI 02809
401-253-7223
OPEN WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS FROM 1 TO 5 PM
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR MAY CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING HOMEOWNER WORKSHOPS, IN-PERSON DEMONSTRATIONS OF HISTORIC SKILLS, WALKING TOURS, LECTURES & TALKS, POP-UP EXHIBITS, GENEALOGY, AND MORE!
WELDING, BOOKMAKING, COOKING, SPINNING WHEEL, CLOTHING
METALS IN ARCHITECTRE, BOOKBINDING, CEMETERIES, GRAVESTONE GIRLS
WALK IN DOWNTOWN, WALK IN NORTH BURIAL GROUND, WALK AT JUNIPER HILL
BRING YOUR QUESTIONS!!!
Dr. Kevin Jordan, Professor of Historic Preservation, Emeritus, at Roger Williams University, will lead a final group discussion about maintaining your own historic house in the 21st century. Learn more about energy conservation and the benefits of a free RISE inspection. Dr. Jordan will also provide "how-to" tips in making presentations before a local Historic District Commission and explain the importance the HDC sets upon the Secretary of Interior's Standards. Bring your preservation/rehab/restoration questions and concerns and let the experts guide you!
A Family Tree for Polydore and Adjua DeWolf
This glimpse into Bristol history through the lens of detailed genealogical research is a story about two slaves, both born in Africa, who were brought to Bristol as young children in 1803 by Captain James DeWolf, a slave trader. They later married each other in 1826.
BEGINNING IN 1680....
OUR 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.
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) Organization.
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