Conversations at the castle

Our popular Lectures on the Lawn series now called Conversations at the Castle continues this year! Usually occurring on a Tuesday or Thursday night 6-730pm(ish). These events are free, however a $5 donation is suggested. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a night of history.

Thursday June 5th 6pm

Seth Rockman

The Brown University professor of History discusses his book

Plantation Goods, revealing how Rhode Island mills and manufacturers were tied to Southern slavery.

Tuesday June 10th 6pm

Conversations at the Castle

Gregory Duhamel

The public historian discusses his book The Sloop Ranger concerning the capture and nefarious crew of the pirate ship “Ranger”, a fast sloop that for a time, threatened both merchant and fishing vessels on the Atlantic coast.

Tuesday June 24th 6pm

Michael Simpson

Professor and Cocumsscusoc Association trustee will give a presentation. More details to follow.

Thursday October 16th 6pm

Dr. Thomas F.  Army Jr. PhD.

The historian and professor of History from Quinebaug Valley Community College will give a presentation entitled Rhode Island Quakers and Slavery: It’s More Complicated than you Think.