Object lessons – “Fifty Objects That Shaped Rhode Island History,” a collaborative exhibit that draws from the collections of the Rhode Island Historical Society and Newport Historical Society. It will make its public debut in a display at the Newport Antiques Show from July 25-27. Rhode Island Historical Society Director of Collections Kirsten Hammerstrom will deliver a lecture on the exhibition Friday at 11 a.m. at the show.
A brass compass and flip up sundial owned by Roger Williams, circa 1630