Please keep an eye out for updates to this page as we finalize times and dates for 2024.
In addition to our historic house tours on Sundays from June 2nd to September 1st during the hours of 2-4:30 PM, we have the following events scheduled for this year:
Saturday, May 4th at 2 PM Rhode Island Independence Day Presentation at Tiverton Public Library
What happened on May 4th in 1908? Why is the figure on top of the Rhode Island State House called The Independent Man? What was the “lively experiment” of 1663?
Come find out the answers to these and other questions you might have about the smallest state in the United States of America. on Saturday, May 4th at 2 PM. THS Education & Outreach Director Susan Anderson will give a powerpoint presentation on “Rhode Island Independence Day”.
Originally given to the history course members of The Second Half in 2022, she is presenting it to members of the public this year in the Community Room of the Tiverton Public Library.
June 15, 29; July 13, 27; August 10, 24 at 2 PM Walking Tour of Historic Four Corners
The tour will begin in the parking lot of Chace-Cory House. THS Donation: $5/person; free for THS members and kids 12 & younger. If you want the tour (with a surprise at the end), you must make reservations. No one will be there if you don’t! Reserve your place by emailing outreach@tivertonhistorical.org. (No walking tours in the rain.)
July 4, 9 AM Annual Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the WWI Doughboy memorial statue on the Tiverton Bicentennial Green by the old Stone Bridge next to Grinnell’s Beach
This public reading is not like any other; those present are encouraged to read a marked passage from the Declaration so “We the People” can all participate! Prior to the reading, a brief history of events of past years, including those leading up to the creation of the Declaration are recounted. This typically takes less than a half hour, so you’ll have plenty of time to celebrate the rest of the weekend! (Held rain or shine)
November 11, 11 AM Veterans Day Tribute at the WWI Doughboy memorial statue on the Tiverton Bicentennial Green by the old Stone Bridge next to Grinnell’s Beach
All veterans in attendance are encouraged to identify themselves and briefly relate their military service at this annual tribute. Please show your support to our veterans keeping our freedom alive and well! (Held rain or shine)