Middletown Historical Society

2021 / 2022 MUSEUM WINTER SCHEDULE

Paradise School
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OPEN
Every Wednesday 9 - 11am ‍

For those who are out of town and can not come in person we offer curated virtual tours will take you on a 360 experience through the properties.

Virtual Tours

COVID 19 UPDATE

As directed by state and federal guidelines the Middletown Historical Society is gradualy reopening with the rest of society. Visitors who have been vaccincated are not required to wear masks, only visitors who have not been vaccinated we recommend mask to be worn.

Anyone who has symptoms and/or is feeling ill, vaccinated or not, please stay home.
We welcome you back to enjoy the museum when your feeling 100%.

>Running of the Mill

A yearly event where Boyd's Mill comes alive, all 8 vanes with sails turning, paired with arts/craft vendors, family entertainment & more.
September 18, 2021 Paradise Valley Park in Middletown, RI

getting involved

Our entire organization is based upon volunteers. We are currently accepting applications for those who might like to volunteer at our properties. Please submit an application to be considered.

Currently we are looking to fill the following committee opportunities:
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- Membership Coordinator
- Publicity Coordinator

All interested parties in joining the Society please email:
history@middletownhistoricalsociety.org

Digital Archive Assistant
We are currently looking for assistance digitizing our paper library.

The ideal assistant is familiar with scanning photographs & properly scanning large volume of multiple page documents, comfortable with using a windows based program, extremely organized and detail oriented. Each image/document must be cataloged, itemized and detailed, then scanned into our program. It is a volunteer based position with a flexible schedule.

If interested please email your credentials with the subject, Digital Archive Assistant to:
history@middletownhistoricalsociety.org

our story

Learn about the Society, its history, the board and how you can get involved as well.

museum locations

Come and visit our Preserved Historic Locations, each its own unique museum.
- Witherbee School
- Paradise School
- Boyd's Mill

become a member

Join the Society and help preserve the past, create new future discoveries, support educational events and more. Middletown Historical Society is a non-profit organization with a volunteer only staff. Memberships help create new opportunities and safeguard/provide upkeep of current entities.

"preserving the past to inspire the future"