The Block Island Historical Society is a historical society which runs a museum at 18 Old Town Road and Ocean Avenue on Block Island in Rhode Island. The Block Island Historical Society Museum was founded in 1942. The museum is located within Woonsocket House, a large house built in 1871.
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This is one of the most underrated museums I have been to. Online, one repeated reference I saw, mentioned a nice but "small" museum. First, anything spanning two floors and filling every room with unique and engaging exhibits isn't what I'd consider "small." Unfortunately, I didn't budget enough time on my one-day visit to Block Island to do this place justice. There's a lot to take in and I could have talked longer with the volunteer, but given the "small" reference I only got there a half-hour before closing. Anyone with an interest in maritime, culture, people and country history will love this place! Plan enough time to...
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Visited the Block Island Historical Society for the Manissean Powwow, the traditional Indigenous people of Block Island. The museum is easy to navigate with multiple displays on two floors in a quaint building. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I will visit again when I...
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It is a nice building with preserved artifacts. What I found the most The most interesting was, how the water levels have raised and reformed the Rhode Island - Block...
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