It's not too late to be a part of history. Please consider sponsoring this unique moment in Bristol's 250th celebration at whatever level feels comfortable to you -- or you may sponsor one of our events.
WATCH STALWART BRISTOLIANS FEND OFF THE BRITS IN A SERIES OF RE-ENACTMENTS OF EVENTS THAT HAPPENED IN 1775 AND 1778.
During the American Revolution, the British bombed Bristol in 1775. Then in 1778, they came back and, after landing on the shore up on Bristol Neck, marched through town, burning about 30 buildings along the way.
Along with Bristol's very own Bristol Train of Atillery, the United Train of Artillery, Kingston Reds, HM Tenth Regiment of Foot in America, 54th Regiment of Foot, and the 2nd Rhode Island Regiment (photo below), will all be on hand to bring both of these events to life.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
10 - 10:30 AM: Dockside at the Herreshoff Marine Museum
&
1 - 2 PM: East Bay Bike Path and Independence Park (Thames Street)
The weekend opens on Friday, May 16th, with an opportunity to join a late afternoon sailing adventure from Newport to Bristol on board the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry. Or join the Welcome Reception dockside as the ship sails into Bristol Harbor.
Sign up and purchase tickets for these and other events on the calendar below.
Tour the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry
As the "Official Flagship and Tall Ship Ambassador of Rhode Island" since 2018, the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is also the largest civilian Sailing School Vessel (SSV) in the United States. Owned by the non-profit organization Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI), it has educated thousands of young people in on-sea experiences and provided onboard eperiences to the broader public to reinforce the importance of Rhode Island's maritime history.
8th graders in the Bristol Warren Regional School District will have the opportunity to participate in the Oliver Hazard Perry's Ocean Access Program. This uniqe program prepares students to be members of the 21st century workforce. Taking place underway on the waters of the Ocean State, the program is a mix of standards-based industry curriculum, industry exposure, and hands-on skills application.
Please consider helping to sponsor an 8th grade student at $50 for this one-of-a-kind learning exerience. Please click on the DONATE NOW button below.
Thank you for your support in sponsoring a Bristol Warren student to take part in this sailing program.
THE TALL SHIP OLIVER HAZARD PERRY SAILING EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE BUS DEPARTS AT THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM, 1 BURNSIDE STREET AT 3 PM SHARP
Join the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society for this Sailing Education Program event as we board the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry a...
THE TALL SHIP OLIVER HAZARD PERRY SAILING EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE BUS DEPARTS AT THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM, 1 BURNSIDE STREET AT 3 PM SHARP
HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE, 1 BURNSIDE STREET, BRISTOL
Join the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society at a party like no other to welcome the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry to Bristol.
We’re d...
HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE, 1 BURNSIDE STREET, BRISTOL
HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE, 1 BURNSIDE STREET, BRISTOL
Join Captain Jonathan Kabak for an intimate tour of the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry. Along the way, learn more about the ship’s history, t...
HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE, 1 BURNSIDE STREET, BRISTOL
HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE,1 BURNSIDE STREET
10 AM TO 5 PM: PUBLIC TOURS OF THE TALL SHIP OLIVER HAZARD PERRY. Dockside at the Herreshoff Marine Museum. $10 per person. Pay at the ship.
HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE,1 BURNSIDE STREET
DOCKSIDE AT THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM, 1 BURNSIDE STREET, AND AT THE EAST BIKE PATH TO INDEPENDEDENCE PARK (THAMES STREET)
10 to 10:30 AM: Re-enactment of the Bombardment of Bristol. Dockside at the Herreshoff Marine Museum. Free and open to the public.
1 TO 2 PM:...
DOCKSIDE AT THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM, 1 BURNSIDE STREET, AND AT THE EAST BIKE PATH TO INDEPENDEDENCE PARK (THAMES STREET)
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.
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