Events

Layers of Time: Unearthing East Greenwich’s Archeological History
Date: November 04, 2026 Time: 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Layers of Time: Unearthing East Greenwich’s Archeological History

Speakers: Joseph Waller & Duncan Ritchie

The Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. (PAL) conducted a townwide archaeological reconnaissance survey to inventory known pre- and post-contact archaeological sites and identify areas sensitive for Native American archaeological sites and historical land use within East Greenwich’s 16.71 square mile municipal tract. The reconnaissance survey project was funded through a Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant and will assist the Town of East Greenwich with future planning consistent with its 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update.

Wrought by War: The Founding of East Greenwich
Date: January 21, 2027 Time: 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Wrought by War: The Founding of East Greenwich

Speakers: Leigh Carney and Matt Carcieri

Wanted: The News-Making Outlaws of East Greenwich
Date: April 13, 2027 Time: 06:00 PM to 07:01 PM

Wanted: The News-Making Outlaws of East Greenwich

Speakers: Don Mong and Matt Carcieri.

Upcoming Events

Layers of Time: Unearthing East Greenwich’s Archeological History

East Greenwich Free Library, 82 Peirce St., East Greenwich

Speakers: Joseph Waller & Duncan Ritchie

The Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. (PAL) conducted a townwide archaeological reconnaissance survey to inventory known pre- and post-contact archaeological sites and identify areas sensitive for Native American archaeological sites and historical land use within East Greenwich’s 16.71 square mile municipal tract. The reconnaissance survey project was funded through a Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant and will assist the Town of East Greenwich with future planning consistent with its 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update.

Wrought by War: The Founding of East Greenwich

East Greenwich Town Hall, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich.

Speakers: Leigh Carney and Matt Carcieri

Wanted: The News-Making Outlaws of East Greenwich

East Greenwich Veteran’s Firemen Hall, 80 Queen Street, East Greenwich.

Speakers: Don Mong and Matt Carcieri.