Battle of Rhode Island Association

04/09/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vTfG0KmHSk&t=12s

In recognition of Black History Month, BoRIA and our partner at the Redwood Library & Athenæum at 50 Bellevue Ave. in Newport, present author and historian C...

03/31/2026

03/23/2026

Save the date!

401Gives will be open for donations from 3/31 @ 6:00 AM to 4/1 @ 6:00 PM

The Battle of Rhode Island Association is participating in this year's 401Gives. Donations will go towards Butts Hill Fort restoration efforts. If you would like to donate, please click https://www.401gives.org/organizations/battle-of-rhode-island-association.

Thank you!

02/24/2026

The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is proud to announce that we’ve been selected as a 2026 Preserving America Grant recipient! The program was established to assist non-profit organizations like us in the telling of the incredible story of America from its founding era through its first century as a nation. Grant funds will support Implementation of educational signage at Butts Hill Fort. Learn more at americanacorner.com.

09/18/2025

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08/06/2025

On Friday August 29th on the hallowed grounds of Butts Hill Fort in Portsmouth, RI, around sunset (7 PM). BoRIA and the BHFRC will pay tribute to all the participants of the Battle of Rhode Island which took place August 29th, 1778. In this simple and solemn ceremony. Portsmouth Town Historian Jim Garman will speak briefly, followed by a laying of a wreath at the 1923 stone marker at the entrance to the fort. Reenactors representing the various troops who were in the battle will march into the fort and deliver a musket volley in honor of those who participated and those who gave their lives.

07/11/2025

https://portsmouthhistorynotes.com/2025/07/09/recent-booklets-on-revolutionary-portsmouth/

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