Cranston Historical Society

Cranston Historical Society is a historical organization dedicated to preserving the history of Cranston, Rhode Island, and its surrounding areas, including Providence County and Kent County. The society's efforts are inspired by the works of notable historians such as David McCullough, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Joseph Ellis, who have written extensively on American history, including the American Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. The society's activities are also influenced by the Rhode Island Historical Society, the Newport Historical Society, and the Smithsonian Institution. The society's members have been involved in various projects, including the restoration of historic buildings, such as the Bellevue Avenue Historic District and the Breakers ( mansion ), and the preservation of historical documents, including the Mayflower Compact and the United States Constitution.

● History

The Cranston Historical Society was founded in the late 19th century, during a time of great change and growth in Cranston, Rhode Island, with the city experiencing significant Industrialization and Urbanization. The society's early members were influenced by the works of Frederick Jackson Turner, Charles Beard, and Mary Beard, who wrote about the American West, the Gilded Age, and the Progressive Era. The society's first president was a descendant of Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, and was inspired by the Rhode Island Colonial Charter and the Treaty of Paris (1783). The society's early activities included the collection of historical artifacts, such as Quilts and Furniture, and the preservation of historic buildings, including the Old Stone Bank and the Providence Arcade. The society has also been involved in the preservation of historic sites, including the Pawtuxet Village and the Scituate Reservoir.

● Mission_and_Objectives

The Cranston Historical Society's mission is to preserve and promote the history of Cranston, Rhode Island, and its surrounding areas, including Warwick, Rhode Island and Coventry, Rhode Island. The society's objectives include the collection and preservation of historical artifacts, the restoration of historic buildings, and the education of the public about Local history, including the History of Rhode Island and the History of the United States. The society is inspired by the National Park Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the American Historical Association. The society's members have been involved in various projects, including the creation of Museums, such as the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design and the Newport Art Museum, and the preservation of historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. The society has also been involved in the preservation of historic sites, including the Cliff Walk and the The Elms (mansion).

● Collections_and_Exhibits

The Cranston Historical Society's collections include a wide range of historical artifacts, such as Textiles, Furniture, and Photographs, which are inspired by the works of Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Louisa May Alcott. The society's exhibits have featured topics such as the History of Cranston, Rhode Island, the Industrial Revolution in the United States, and the American Civil War, including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of Antietam. The society has also exhibited artifacts related to notable historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, who have been the subject of works by Carl Sandburg, Edmund Morris, and Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.. The society's collections and exhibits are inspired by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the United States National Archives and Records Administration.

● Programs_and_Events

The Cranston Historical Society offers a variety of programs and events, including Lectures, Workshops, and Tours, which are inspired by the works of David Herbert Donald, Gordon S. Wood, and Nathaniel Philbrick. The society's programs have featured topics such as Genealogy, Historic preservation, and Local history, including the History of the Narragansett people and the History of the Wampanoag Tribe. The society has also hosted events, including Reenactments and Living history events, which are inspired by the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians. The society's members have been involved in various projects, including the creation of Historic districts, such as the College Hill Historic District and the Federal Hill Historic District, and the preservation of historic sites, including the Newport Mansions and the Cliff Walk.

● Preservation_Efforts

The Cranston Historical Society is involved in various preservation efforts, including the restoration of historic buildings, such as the Old Stone Bank and the Providence Arcade, and the preservation of historic sites, including the Pawtuxet Village and the Scituate Reservoir. The society's preservation efforts are inspired by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Park Service, and the American Historical Association. The society's members have been involved in various projects, including the creation of Historic districts, such as the College Hill Historic District and the Federal Hill Historic District, and the preservation of historic documents, including the Mayflower Compact and the United States Constitution. The society has also been involved in the preservation of historic sites, including the Cliff Walk and the The Elms (mansion). Category:Historical societies in the United States