"preserving the past to inspire the future"
Middletown Historical Society is dedicated to safeguarding, researching and documenting the history of Middletown, Rhode Island.
2026 Summer Hours
Summer is here & The Middletown Historical Society is open!
MHS Museum at Paradise School - Sunday 2 - 4pm & Wednesday 9 - 11am
Revist the Siege of Newport
Saturday August 22nd at
Witherbee School from 11am to 3pm
Learn about Middletown's role during the Revolutionary War.
Explore what the siege was, who did it involve, what was it like to be in an enemy occupied town, where was the Hessian House, who were the colonist that fought, who was Middletown's spy? Come take a walk through history.
Location:
Witherbee School at the corner of Valley Road & Greenend Avenue in Middletown, RI
our story
Learn about the Society, its history, the board and how you can get 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.
If interested please email your credentials to:
history@middletownhistoricalsociety.orgRunning 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.
Boyd's Mill November 16, 2024
Paradise Park Middletown RI
A perfect afternoon allowed for the historic 8 van windmill to run beautifully as it once did. With a new shaft and rigging, the mill is set to run a handful of times in the upcoming 2025 season and on. As always, helping hands are welcomed.
The above video was produced by Jeff Thomas. A special Thank You for saving the memory of a school soon to be gone. It was truly special being able to work with you. - MHS
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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.
