Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island - AHARI

06/06/2026

I bet you grew up eating pilav but did you know that our ancestors from historic Armenia ate bulgar pilav?

That’s just one of the fascinating facts shared by cookbook author, Barbara Ghazarian, at today’s presentation.

What kind of rice did your grandma or great grandma insist on …..Uncle Ben’s? Carolina? We know it had to be College Inn, chicken broth, right?

Take a look at what someone created with ChatGPT.

05/28/2026

Any guesses? Hint - it's related to AHARI's upcoming presentation this Saturday from 1-2:30p

05/25/2026

Excited to tell you about our next presentation.

05/22/2026

The Armenian Musicians Photography Exhibit will be up through the summer. All pieces are available for sale. These black and white photos are pretty amazing and the photographer, the talented Varky Kaprielian is donating any proceed of sales to AHARI.

05/22/2026

Couldn't wait to post photos of Gallery Night and Opening of Armenian Musicians Exhibit last night. The music sounded so good. The crowd was enthusiastic. And the photos, by Varky Kaprielian are fantastic. Thank you, Varky, Ken Kalagian, Leon Janikian and Gary Kashmanian.

05/15/2026

Coming this Thursday, May 21st - Gallery Night Providence and Opening Exhibit at AHARI featuring the photographs of Armenian Musicians taken by Varky Kaprielian of Providence.
Live music and light refreshments. Event starts at 530p.

05/08/2026

If you've never been to the Museum or to a Providence Gallery night, don't miss this one. Coming May 21st. Live Music, Refreshments, and good community.

04/23/2026

We recognize that the Armenian community in RI is diverse, established initially by those who came from Historic Armenia- present-day Turkey. Over the decades, Armenian migration to RI came from the Middle East and the former Soviet Union. In the future, we hope to add "panels" to the museum that tell these stories. Phase One is to identify anyone who is identifies with one of these groups and would like to be involved with researching and telling these stories. Please Message us and feel free to share this post.

04/20/2026

The premier of AHARI's Chronicles was a great success.
Thank you for your support.

04/18/2026

TODAY 2-4 pm
AHARI's new documentary about the history of Rhode Island Armenians tells a story of resilience - rooted in reflection, identity, and community
Learn how this film will be used in RI mandated genocide/holocaust education.
Rhode Island Premier
Armenian Chronicles
Saturday April 18, 2026
2-4pm
Refreshments to be served.
LaSalle Academy Theatre
612 Academy Ave. Providence, RI
Armenian Chronicles