“2nd Sunday” Open House: July 13 - 1:00- 3:30pm
Exhibit: See below
Hikes at Hunt’s: Noon at the Gazebo
“Roots” (Genealogy Research): 1-3pm at the Education Center
John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916
Hunt’s Mills is a family park area with walking trails along the 10 Mile River, historical
buildings, a fish ladder, and a community garden. Its history is ancient, from Indigenous
peoples who fished the falls and planted 3 Sister gardens to today’s diverse peoples
who honor the memory of all who have lived here. It is a vibrant piece of the Blackstone
Valley Heritage Corridor.
To contact the EPHS: Leave a message at: (401)473-0677 or info@ephist.org
Coming Soon!!
The First Peoples of Sowams
In this 350th anniversary year of the King Phillip’s War, the Historical Society presents a July
through December exhibit of the Indigenous Peoples’ use of the land called Sowams. The Ten
Mile River area, known now as Hunt’s Mills was a First Peoples summer quarters. Artifacts as
old as 5000 years have been found on the river bank across from Hunt House. We will be
adding to the exhibit over its length but the basic framework will be Ruth Majors’ detailed
paintings, “Ousamequin” and “Winter Quarters” (on loan from the Warren Historical Society)
stone tools from the Tobey Dig at the Palmer River (on loan from the Robbins Collection at the
Carpenter Museum in Rehoboth) and artifacts from the Somerset Historical Society.
Paired with these ancient pieces will be ceremonial dress and elements made and used by local
Indigenous peoples in pow wows and events in their lives today. We are honored to have the
loan of these pieces and to work with the local tribes and councils to mount this exhibit.
Of special note: the first Indigenous interpretive sign for the 10 Mile River area will be unveiled
at this exhibit.
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