"preserving the past to inspire the future"

Middletown Historical Society is dedicated to safeguarding, researching and documenting the history of Middletown, Rhode Island.

2025 Summer Hours

Summer is here & The Middletown Historical Society is open!
Boyd's Mill at Paradise Park - Sunday 2pm - 4pm
MHS Museum at Paradise School - Sunday 2 - 4pm & Wednesday 9 - 11am
Witherbee School -  Open Only On Select Sundays 2 - 4pm June 22, August 24, September 21, October 12, November 9

museum locations

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

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.org

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.
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.