EAST PROVIDENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RUMFORD, RI

The East Providence Historical Society in Rumford, RI is a non-profit organization focused on preserving, interpreting, and sharing the history of East Providence and the surrounding area. Established in 1917, the Society collects and maintains artifacts, photographs, and documents pertaining to East Providence’s past, and is dedicated to informing the public about the region’s rich heritage.

The Society is housed in a two-story building built in 1760, which is the oldest surviving structure in East Providence. This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to a museum, research library, and archives. Visitors can explore the Society’s collections and learn about the history of the area through guided tours, educational programs, and special events. The Society also offers a variety of public programs, including lectures, workshops, and walking tours.

In addition to its educational mission, the East Providence Historical Society also serves as an advocate for historic preservation. The organization works to protect buildings, monuments, and sites of historic significance throughout East Providence and the surrounding area, and works to ensure the preservation of the region’s unique cultural heritage.

EAST PROVIDENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RUMFORD RI. US MID #8404400066

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 4014381750

EAST PROVIDENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 4774
RUMFORD
RI
02916-0774

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