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Bristol Historical & Preservation Society in RI
  • Home
  • EVENTS
    • CALENDAR
    • BRITS ATTACK BRISTOL!
    • BRITS ATTACK SPONSORSHIPS
    • UPCOMING LECTURES
    • WALKING TOURS
    • GENEALOGY CLUB
    • HISTORY BOOK CLUB
  • MEMBERSHIP/DONATIONS
    • MEMBERSHIP
    • DONATIONS
  • EXHIBITS/COLLECTIONS
    • EXHIBITS
    • TIMELINE OF ENSLAVEMENT
    • COLLECTIONS
  • POZZI CENTER
  • LEARN MORE
    • RESEARCH & REPRODUCTION
    • GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
    • PLAQUE PROGRAM
    • PANDORA'S BLOG
    • TALES FROM JAIL
    • OUR STORY
    • CONTACT US

SPONSORSHIPS FOR BRITS ATTACK BRISTOL (AND LOSE!)

PLEASE HELP BRING THIS EVENT TO LIFE!

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.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE "BRITS ATTACK BRISTOL (and lose!)"

the british are coming to town!!

WATCH STALWART BRISTOLIANS FEND OFF THE BRITS IN A SERIES OF REENACTMENTS 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.

REENACTMENTS

WHERE AND WHEN?


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)

EVENTS

MAY 16, 17 & 18

MAY 15, THURSDAY

  • 6:30 PM: Lecture. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry

MAY 16, FRIDAY

  • 3  to 7 PM: SAIL on the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry 's Education Program Sail from Newport to Bristol. Transporation provided from Bristol to Newport, leaving Bristol @ 3 PM. Tickets.
  • 7 to 9 PM: Welcome Reception for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Food, drinks, and music by the band StrangeBrew. $45 per person or $40 for BH&PS members. Tickets.

MAY 17, SATURDAY

  • 8 AM: Coffee with the Captain and Private Tour of Ship. $30 per person or $25 for BH&PS members. Tickets.
  • 10 AM: Reenactment of the Bombardment of Bristol. Free.
  • 10:30 AM to 5 PM: Public Tours of the Oliver Hazard Perry. Purchase tickets at the Ship. $10 each.
  • 11 AM to 3 PM: Bristol Train of Artillery Craft Fair.
  • 1 PM: Reenactment of the Burning of Bristol. Free. 
  • 1 to 5 PM: Bristol Train of Artillery Armory Tours. Free.
  • 1 to 7 PM: Clamcakes & Chowder at the Bristol Train of Artillery. $$
  • 5 to 7 PM: Reception and Hard Cider Tasting at the BH&PS. $35 per person or $30 for BH&PS members. Tickets.

MAY 18, SUNDAY

  • 8 AM: Coffee with the Captain and Private Tour of Ship.$30 per person or $25 for BH&PS members. Tickets.
  • 10 AM to 5 PM: Public Tours of the Oliver Hazard Perry. Purchase tickets at the Ship. $10 each.
  • 7 to 9 PM: Sea Chantey Night with David Coffin and also with the Whelks from Warren. $25 per person or $20 for BH&PS members. Join in also for a special Whiskey Tasting for $25. Tickets.


For more information and details about each event,  go to the CALENDAR below.

TALL SHIP HIGHLIGHTS

SAIL THE TALL SHIP OLIVER HAZARD PERRY FROM NEWPORT TO BRISTOL or TOUR THE SHIP WHILE DOCKED AT THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM

Sign up for a late afternoon sail from Newport to Bristol on the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry 

Friday, May 16th. 3 to 7 PM. 

$275 each - Purchase yor ticket HERE.

OR

Tour the ship while docked in Bristol.at the Herreshoff Marine Museum 

(@ Burnisde & Hope Streets)

Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18

10:30 to 5 PM on Saturday

10 to 5 PM on Sunday

Purchase tickets at the Ship. $10 each.


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. 

Friday, SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTS -- may 16, 17 & 18, 2025

THURSDAY, MAY 15

LECTURE

6:30

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8 PM

ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH SANCTUARY, 399 HOPE STREET, BRISTOL

Event Details

THURSDAY, MAY 15

LECTURE

COMMODORE OLIVER HAZARD PERRY, AMERICA'S NAVAL HERO


The BH&PS together with the St. Michael's Men's Club welcomes Dr. Matthew Perry, a descen...

Event Details

6:30

-

8 PM

ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH SANCTUARY, 399 HOPE STREET, BRISTOL

FRIDAY, MAY 16

SAIL ON THE TALL SHIP OLIVER HAZARD PERRY FROM NEWPORT TO BRISTOL!

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7 PM

THE TALL SHIP OLIVER HAZARD PERRY SAILING EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE BUS DEPARTS AT THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM, 1 BURNSIDE STREET AT 3 PM SHARP

Event Details

FRIDAY, MAY 16

SAIL ON THE TALL SHIP OLIVER HAZARD PERRY FROM NEWPORT TO BRISTOL!

Join the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society for this  Sailing Education Program event as we board the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry a...

Event Details

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7 PM

THE TALL SHIP OLIVER HAZARD PERRY SAILING EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE BUS DEPARTS AT THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM, 1 BURNSIDE STREET AT 3 PM SHARP

FRIDAY, MAY 16

WELCOME RECEPTION

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9 PM

HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE, 1 BURNSIDE STREET, BRISTOL

Event Details

FRIDAY, MAY 16

WELCOME RECEPTION

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...

Event Details

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9 PM

HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE, 1 BURNSIDE STREET, BRISTOL

SATURDAY, MAY 17

COFFEE WITH THE SHIP'S CAPTAIN

8

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9 AM

HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE, 1 BURNSIDE STREET, BRISTOL

Event Details

SATURDAY, MAY 17

COFFEE WITH THE SHIP'S CAPTAIN

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...

Event Details

8

-

9 AM

HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE, 1 BURNSIDE STREET, BRISTOL

SATURDAY, MAY 17

PUBLIC TOURS OF THE TALL SHIP

10:30

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5 PM

HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE -, HOPE & BURNSIDE STREETS, BRISTOL

Event Details

SATURDAY, MAY 17

PUBLIC TOURS OF THE TALL SHIP

10:30 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 sh...

Event Details

10:30

-

5 PM

HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM - DOCKSIDE -, HOPE & BURNSIDE STREETS, BRISTOL

More Events

STUDENTS AT SEA ON THE TALL SHIP OLIVER HAZARD PERRY

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 at sea. See DONATE NOW button below.

sponsor an 8th grader here!

Thank you for your support in sponsoring a Bristol Warren student to take part in this sailing program.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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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