Pettaquamscutt Historical Society
2010 Upcoming Events
May through November in the Main Gallery
What's in a Name?
"The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations"
Sponsored by
Rhode Island Council for the Humanities
Sunday, August 8, 2010
7:30 PM
Preserving Land and Structure
Presented by:
Wendy Nicholas, Northeast Director
National Trust for Historic Preservation; and
Val Talmadge, Director, Preserve Rhode Island
Discussion of cutting-edge efforts in the northeast
and nationwide to preserve land and help historic
houses to better serve their communities. 
SK Land Trust Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Road
Co-sponsored by Willow Dell Historical Association
Friday, September 24, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Pre-Opening Gala
Hale House
Matunuck, Rhode Island
Exclusive pre-opening sunset soiree at Edward Everett Hale House -
and the debut of the fully restored historic house. Music, libations
and hors d'oeuvres to help celebrate this historic milestone.
Minimum donation: $50 per person
Call 401-783-1328
Tickets are limited
Saturday, September 25, 2010
12 Noon - 4 PM
Public Opening of Hale House
Matunuck, Rhode Island
After a four-year restoration effort, PHS will officially open the
doors of this historic site and cultural center. Guided tours of
the newly restored interiors and grounds.
In cooperation with Smithsonian Museum Day.
6:30 PM
Public Forum:
What's in a Name?
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Speakers forum addressing for-and-against views of
the state name change issue in advance of the 2010
referendum.
Featured panelists:
Keith Stokes
Joanne Melish
Bela Teixeira
Location: International Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame
Kingstown Road, west of Ryan Center
Sponsored by RI Council for the Humanitites
Free and open to the public
Saturday, December 4, 2010
10 AM - 2 PM
Holidays in Kingston Open House
Festive decorations, seasonal refreshments,
gift and book sale, story time with St. Nicholas.
Free admission with non-perishable food item.