
Warren 4th of July 250
Upcoming Events
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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 drinksPerformance of our 250th “Anthem” at 6:30 PM by Atwood and Donnelly
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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.
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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.