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Block Island Historical Society, Block Island, RI

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Block Island Historical Society

Local history museum and historical society on Block Island, Rhode Island, open on a seasonal schedule.

18 Old Town Rd., Block Island, RI 02807 · Block Island, RI

About Block Island Historical Society

The Block Island Historical Society runs a museum on the island that preserves and shares the local story. Its collection, staff and building are described on the society's site, which also lists events, tour registrations, oral histories and ways to support or join the group. The society is closed for the 2026 season but plans a reopening for a holiday weekend in late November. Visitors should check seasonal hours before going, and the phone line is not monitored during winter.

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