Bristol Historical & Preservation Society
Address
48 Court Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-7223
Description:
The Bristol Historical Society was founded in 1936 to "promote interest in historical research, stimulate the study of the history of Southern New England, especially the Town of Bristol, and collect and preserve whatever is related thereto." Prior to housing the collections in the jail building on Court Street, the Society was located at the Rogers Free Library building. In 1957, a disastrous fire at the Library destroyed many of the Society's treasures and resulted in its lease of the then abandoned Bristol County Jail for use as a museum, library and meeting space.
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Description
The Bristol Historical Society was founded in 1936 to "promote interest in historical research, stimulate the study of the history of Southern New England, especially the Town of Bristol, and collect and preserve whatever is related thereto." Prior to housing the collections in the jail building on Court Street, the Society was located at the Rogers Free Library building. In 1957, a disastrous fire at the Library destroyed many of the Society's treasures and resulted in its lease of the then abandoned Bristol County Jail for use as a museum, library and meeting space.
Hours
Wed-Fri 1:00PM-4:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
All
Fees
Membership
Intake Procedure
Membership Fees
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Wed-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM
Intake Process:
Membership Application
Program Fees:
Membership Fees
Eligibility:
All
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 5, 2022
Volunteer Opportunities:
Yes, Visit the website for more information
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1936
Services
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Description
The Bristol Historical Society was founded in 1936 to "promote interest in historical research, stimulate the study of the history of Southern New England, especially the Town of Bristol, and collect and preserve whatever is related thereto." Prior to housing the collections in the jail building on Court Street, the Society was located at the Rogers Free Library building. In 1957, a disastrous fire at the Library destroyed many of the Society's treasures and resulted in its lease of the then abandoned Bristol County Jail for use as a museum, library and meeting space.
Hours
Wed-Fri 1:00PM-4:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
All
Fees
Membership
Intake Procedure
Membership Fees
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
48 Court Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Mailing
P.O Box 356
Bristol, RI 02809
Contacts
Dr. Catherine Zipf
General Email
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 253-7223
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