Cranston Historical Society

Cranston Historical Society The Cranston Historical Society is a non-profit educational organization & museum focusing on our city's rich history.

The Governor Sprague Mansion is home to the Cranston Historical Society. Founded in 1949, the Society was created to revive and maintain a lively interest in the history of Cranston; to collect, store, and on occasion exhibit books, papers, photographs and other incunabulum relative to early Cranston, to foster in the minds and hearts of Cranston residents and citizens an appreciation and respect

for the founders of the city in which they live and work. To work toward the erection of a museum in which these objects of antiquity may be stored." All information and photographs posted on this website are the exclusive property of Cranston Historical Society and may be used, shared, or reproduced only with the expressed permission of the Society. © Cranston Historical Society.

06/12/2026
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06/06/2026

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Very Limited Parking at Joy Homestead -- Park at Cranston West H.S. where mini bus transports visitors to Joy and back a...
05/28/2026

Very Limited Parking at Joy Homestead -- Park at Cranston West H.S. where mini bus transports visitors to Joy and back at no charge!

Thank You Western Cranston Garden Club for spending time beautifying the Joy Homestead herb garden area -- looks awesome...
05/27/2026

Thank You Western Cranston Garden Club for spending time beautifying the Joy Homestead herb garden area -- looks awesome for the June 18th 5pm Colonial Family Day Celebration with Pawtuxet Rangers and visitors as part of Cranston 250th. Colonial games, music, tours, food AND CHS usual Washington/ Rochambeau Strawberry Biscuit Tea Day. Since there is no parking at Joy Homestead, we have arranged complimentary parking at Cranston West H.S. where you will be transported by mini bus to Joy and back for this fun event! To volunteer, call Ms. Mary @ Sprague Mansion 944-9226

On April 25, the Western Cranston Garden Club (WCGC) donated and planted a Red Maple (Acer rubrum) on the grounds at the...
05/05/2026

On April 25, the Western Cranston Garden Club (WCGC) donated and planted a Red Maple (Acer rubrum) on the grounds at the historic Governor Sprague Mansion. They were able to fill in a spot where a storm took down a tree the previous year. Many members from WCGC, including President Linda Alves and President of Cranston Historical Society Sandra Moyer, participated in a commemorative ceremony after the tree was planted. THANK YOU. 🌳😊

The APRIL 26 American Girl Doll Afternoon Tea at Governor Sprague Mansion was very well attended. Guests enjoyed a lov...
05/05/2026

The APRIL 26 American Girl Doll Afternoon Tea at Governor Sprague Mansion was very well attended. Guests enjoyed a lovely afternoon in the grand ballroom and Sprague dining room -- with tea of the day served and wonderful assortments of petit sandwiches, savory & sweet treats! Our host was Kirsten Lawson, mid-1850s, a Swedish immigrant of strength and spirit, who traveled with her family to Minnesota. Young folks and some adults, too, brought their favorite doll or borrowed one of Ivy's dolls waiting in the grand foyer to join the tea! In the 1790 room, pictures could be taken inside an American Girl Doll box! We thank all who attended and our special Volunteers including Chefs of the Day. It was grand day. T H A N K Y O U. 🌹

Cranston Historical Society Gives a Hearty Thank You to all the Volunteers that came to help on April 18 for the Spring ...
05/05/2026

Cranston Historical Society Gives a Hearty Thank You to all the Volunteers that came to help on April 18 for the Spring Sprague Mansion Grounds Beautification Day! 👍🦋 Several volunteers were able to earn Community Hours on that day. Perhaps you need Community Hours -- Call Gov. Sprague Mansion at 944-9226. 😊

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1351 Cranston Street
Cranston, RI
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