Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Johnston Historical Society Museum Barn, 101 Putnam Pike, Johnston, and are free and open to the public. Events are subject to change.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
General Meeting
2pm
Details TBD.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
General Meeting
2pm
Don Hagist, managing editor of Journal of the American Revolution (allthingsliberty.com), will give a talk concerning the British Army in Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
General Meeting
7pm
Louis McGowan, JHS's Manager of Archives and Museum, will give a presentation on historical Johnston postcards.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
General Meeting
7pm
Roberta Mudge Humble will give a presentation on "Firsts, Bests, and Uniques of Rhode Island," based on her recently revised book, The RIght to Crow. The presentation covers every town and city in the state—and there will be a few surprises!
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
General Meeting
7pm
Details TBD.
July and August
Summer Hiatus—Executive Board meetings and General meetings are suspended for the summer. Have fun everyone!
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Elijah Angell House 200th Anniversary Celebration. Details TBD.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
General Meeting
7pm
Details TBD.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
General Meeting
7pm
Details TBD.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
General Meeting
7pm
Details TBD.
To see photos of past events, please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/johnstonhistorical.
Note: Both our museum and the Elijah Angell House are open by appointment—we always welcome visits by interested individuals or groups. Just shoot us an email at johnstonhistorical1825@gmail.com, or leave a message at (401) 231-3380 to set one up.