Nicholas Campbell House
Drawing by Davison Bolster

The Warren 4th of July 250th Committee is a group of committed volunteers that have been chosen by the town of Warren. They have been working diligently this year to put together activities and events that will mark the national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Since Warren was part of the Revolutionary War story, its an important moment in history to remember. We hope that you will learn more by coming to our events and support us by donating to our project.

Visit us at the following venues to find out more about what’s going on:

October 6, 12 - 5 pm: Folk at the Farm

October 12 & 19, 12 - 5 pm: Warren Walkabout

November 29, 12 - 4 pm: Holiday Festival

View our Collection Online

Visit our online collection of Revolutionary War Items at the Charles Whipple Greene Museum in the George Hail Free Library.

Donate to the Warren 4th of July 250 Committee through George Hail Free Library

Upcoming Events

Opening Reception at the Library

Friday, September 19 from 5 to 8 pm
Kick off our town-wide celebration as the nation remembers the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. The evening will include:
- Remarks and opening ceremony from local state and town participants
- Tours of the Charles Whipple Greene Museum with a collection of documents and artifacts from the Revolutionary War era
-Complimentary light fare, mocktails, and drinks
Performance of our 250th “Anthem” at 6:30 PM by Atwater and Donnelly
British-German Occupation of Aquidneck Island with Fred Zilian

Monday, October 27 at 6 pm
Aquidneck Island was occupied by British and German military forces from December 1776 - October 1779. Find out the details about this part of Rhode Island history. Sketches of Loyalist and Patriot citizens will be shared.
*Light refreshments will be served.
The Web They Wove: Women & their Wardrobes during New England’s Revolution.

Thursday, November 20 at 6 pm
Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports & broadsides is the often silent steadiness of women’s work with textiles. The choices they made every day about fashion and fabric consumption & creation drove the course of Revolution just as determinedly as any congress.
As southern New England commemorates the 250th anniversary (semi quincentennial) of the War for Independence, it is these local lives dressed in wool or spun silk that continue to inspire creativity, resilience, and empathy in us today.
This program is presented by costumed historians and includes reproduction clothing pieces & fabric samples as well as a PowerPoint presentation with images of extant originals.
The Discovery of British Frigates with Robert Cembrola

Monday, December 18 at 6 pm
A nearly-forgotten naval action in 1778 caused British frigates to sink in Narragansett Bay. Nearly 200 years later, a URI researcher identified the resting places of these ships and in 1974 excavations began, recovering a multitude of well-preserved artifacts. Learn more in this fascinating talk.
*Light refreshments will be served.