Breakfast talks

Held on Saturdays, Doors open at 9:30 for coffee and refreshments. Presentations begin at 10am. A $5 donation is suggested.

Saturday May 24th 9:30am

Join retired National Park Ranger John McNiff, who, as Roger Williams, will discuss his years at Cocumscossoc and his neighborly friendship with the Narragansett, as well as Richard Smith.

Saturday September 13th 9:30am

Akeia de Baros Gomes

The newly appointed Director of the Wanton- Lyman-Hazard Historic House Museum in Newport, the first such museum in the State to be dedicated to black history, will discuss the mission of the house as part of the Newport Historical Society, and its role in educating visitors and native Rhode Islanders.

Saturday October 11th 9:30am

Docent Marilyn Harris, “Family Ties: The Arnolds & The Updikes.” She will speak about the connection between these influential Rhode Island families and the evolution of the Greenwich Hotel.

Saturday October 25th 9:30am

Mark Burnham

Our own legal historian and trustee will give a presentation on the 14th Amendment of the United State’s Constitution and what the Founders intended by granting birthright citizenship.

Saturday November 8th 9:30am

 Robert A. Geake

Public historian and Trustee offers a presentation entitled “Citizens for the First Time: How New England Communities Contributed to the Cause of Liberty.” This talk is based upon information from his new book New England in the American Revolution: Stories of Starvation, Disease, and Determination.