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.

Thank you Ronald CeCe for taking photographs at CHS "A Taste of Cranston"! The Cranston Historical Society thanks all w...
09/05/2026

Thank you Ronald CeCe for taking photographs at CHS "A Taste of Cranston"! The Cranston Historical Society thanks all who joined us on Aug. 25 at the Gov. Sprague Mansion for our 2nd Annual A Taste of Cranston. All the food and beverage establishments: MakMak Eatery, Nino's Pizza., Twin Oaks, Marino's Pizzeria, Catanzaro's Pizza, The Elliotte on Park, D'Angelo, Seven Stars, Texas Road House, Del's Lemonade, Narragansett Brewery, Yacht Club, A&T Casali's, -- Volunteers including: CHS members, Grace, Ivy, Joseph, Sandra, Linda, Barbara, John D., John H. , John O., Mary & Gregg, Jim, Andrea, Margaret, Chasity, Chris P.; Maria M., Rocio, Jeanne, DJ Dion, Justin, The Rotary Club of Cranston, Western Cranston Garden Club Members, Scouts Troop 66, Cranston West Football Members, some Cranston City Council Members Richard C., & Cranston Sr. Center -- and YOU -- helped make this event a great success. 😊

Join us on Sept. 25 at 4pm for Early Fall Tour with Tea. There are a few seats available at this time!
09/04/2026

Join us on Sept. 25 at 4pm for Early Fall Tour with Tea. There are a few seats available at this time!

Cranston Historical Society Hosts Sept. 15 Open Membership Meeting at 7pm. Special Cranston 250th Presentation about RIs...
08/31/2026

Cranston Historical Society Hosts Sept. 15 Open Membership Meeting at 7pm. Special Cranston 250th Presentation about RIs Stephen Hopkins--by historian Mark Burnham. You are welcome to attend!

A TASTE OF CRANSTON ~ AUG. 25 ~ SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT. This Event at Gov. Sprague Mansion is now ...
08/10/2026

A TASTE OF CRANSTON ~ AUG. 25 ~ SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT. This Event at Gov. Sprague Mansion is now S O L D O U T ! We look forward to having you join us next year. Check out CHS website Calendar of Events for great things scheduled for Sept., Oct., Nov., & Dec. 401.944.9226. www.cranstonhistory.org

Don't Miss Cranston Historical Society's A TASTE OF CRANSTON at Gov. Sprague Mansion -- AUGUST 25, 5 to 7pm. Limited ...
07/24/2026

Don't Miss Cranston Historical Society's A TASTE OF CRANSTON at Gov. Sprague Mansion -- AUGUST 25, 5 to 7pm. Limited space. Rain or Shine! Fundraising event: $30 per person. Good Eats! Checks payable to: Cranston Historical Society, ATTN: Taste, 1351 Cranston St., Cranston 02920 by August 21. Can you volunteer? Call 944-9226. Stay cool!

Shakespeare Under the Stars returned in June to Gov. Sprague Mansion grounds THE TEMPEST, performed by RI Shakespeare C...
07/24/2026

Shakespeare Under the Stars returned in June to Gov. Sprague Mansion grounds THE TEMPEST, performed by RI Shakespeare Co. We thank all who attended the Junw 25 to 28 performances. A few performances were held inside the Mansion due to rain. A good time was had by all. They will be back Oct. 13-16 to perform Dracula Bites, a comedy by Joseph Wallace you won't want to miss right before Halloween!

On June 27, John Hill, Chairman of the Cranston Historical Cemeteries Commission, participates in Cranston 250th lecturi...
07/09/2026

On June 27, John Hill, Chairman of the Cranston Historical Cemeteries Commission, participates in Cranston 250th lecturing on "1776 Cranston: Movers & Shakers and Ordinary People" at Governor Sprague Mansion.

On June 8, as part of Cranston 250th, Tim Culhane, historian, gave a special talk at Gov. Sprague Mansion about the Mas...
07/02/2026

On June 8, as part of Cranston 250th, Tim Culhane, historian, gave a special talk at Gov. Sprague Mansion about the Masons involvement in the burning of the Gaspee affair. He is past master of St. John's Lodge #1. Senator Gallo stopped by the Mansion!

Cranston Celebrates 250 -- Enjoy more Joy Homestead's JUNE 18 Colonial Family Day Photos!
06/20/2026

Cranston Celebrates 250 -- Enjoy more Joy Homestead's JUNE 18 Colonial Family Day Photos!

June 18 Colonial Family Day at Joy Homestead, celebrating Cranston 250th with Pawtuxet Rangers recreating Rochambeau's m...
06/20/2026

June 18 Colonial Family Day at Joy Homestead, celebrating Cranston 250th with Pawtuxet Rangers recreating Rochambeau's march to Yorktown on Scituate Ave. Colonial Games, Plein Art, Joy's wonderful Strawberry Short cake and Saugy's & burgers! A fun day for all! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE THIS EVENT HAPPEN!!

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1351 Cranston Street
Cranston, RI
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