History Space

Supporting the field of public history through education and demonstration

Immersive Programs

History Space seeks to support the field of public history through education and demonstration. This work produces high-quality living history programs and events, including reenactments, traditional trade and craft demonstrations, and workshops. Seminars assist practitioners of public history and inform the public about topics and issues in the field.

Colonial Wedding Expo History Space Event
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 10:00 am • Colony House

Join the Newport Historical Society for a History Space event on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 10am-1pm at the Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, RI. This Colonial Wedding Expo is part of the programming by the Newport Historical Society for...

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Program Details

  • Reenactments

    Bringing the past to life
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  • Demonstrations & Workshops

    Teaching traditional trades and crafts
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  • Seminars

    Engaging practitioners and the public
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Museums and historic sites are invited to join History Space
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Our Partners

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    Newport Historical Society

  • Redwood Library & Athenaeum

  • Rhode Island Historical Society

  • Revolutionary Spaces

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