East Providence Historical Society News

“2nd Sunday” Fall Open Houses

Nov. 11, Dec. 9 (Hayride Day)
1:00 - 3:30pm

John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916

“ Hikes At Hunt’s”- 1:30 at the Gazebo

Master Gardener Talks - 2:30 in the Gardens - Oct.

November Events

November 11: OPEN HOUSE : - Take these last few opportunities to vist the Rumford Company exhibit. Enjoy the 45 acres of Hunt’s: family friendly trails, picnic area, natural falls, fish ladder, wildlife, historic gardens, Rumford tool room, children’s room, Lt. Peter Hunt artifacts, and immersion in one of the largest 17th century Sowams sites. Original Rumford recipes served. A warm welcome to our veterans!

November 26: Author Shawn Pease “Shadowboxing the Apocalyse:” the WW1 Cor-respondence of Dr. Theo Hascall, 103 Field Artillery, 26th Yankee Division.”
Shawn Pease is a Seekonk MA resident who is a computer professional by day and a stamp collector/ WW1 history buff the rest of the time. His Great War interests center around the storied 26th Yankee Division, and he has authored this book in conjunction with the RI Philatelic Society and the WW1 Centennial Commission. Dr. Theo Hascall was a resident of Riverside and served with the Yankee Division in Europe. The 150 let-ters which passed between himself and his wife Emma tell a powerful tale of the 19 months they were separated by war. You will recognize local names and places - a won-derful Veteran’s Day Centennial salute.

November 26 Public Meeting - Weaver Library, Grove Ave. 02914 Refreshments 6:30, Program at 7:00 PM.


The EPHS is a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of local history. We are located at the 1751 John Hunt House Museum in the Hunts Mills Local Historic District, maintain a URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. For more information visit info@ephist.org or call 401-438-1750