Founded in 1966, the East Providence Historical Society meetings were originally held at the Roger Williams Grange, Rumford Grange and the former Rumford Community Center.
In 1987 the Society was granted a lease from the City to occupy the historic John Hunt House in the picturesque Hunt's Mills section in Rumford. The house, built between 1750 - 1790, is a 5 bay, center chimney, Georgian style residence typical of a well-to-do family living in a country setting.
The John Hunt House functions as a headquartes for regular and special events and is located in the southernmost tip of the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor. Society members and volunteers have repaired and restored the building appropriate to the original design of the house.
Our members are dedicated to preserving the heritage and enjoying the history of our city. If you are not a member, we invite you to join us now. Our annual dues are
$25.00 Family membership $15.00 Individual membership
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