The Prudence Island Historical and Preservation Society was formed in 1983 to preserve buildings and other historic places, collect and preserve memorabilia pertaining to life on Prudence Island, and to encourage research into the history of the island.

 Located in Narragansett Bay and part of the Town of Portsmouth, Prudence Island has had a rich and varied history: From the Narragansett Indian inhabitants, then Colonial settlement and prosperous farming community, through the emergence of summer colonies, life on the island has changed quite a bit over the last 400 years.

The society holds its annual meeting in the summer.  This year the meeting will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Union Church (see announcement). We are requesting photos of islanders from the 1970s (see poster)

*This website was funded in part, by a grant from Preserve Rhode Island - Citizens Bank Foundation Mini-Grant Program

© Prudence Island Historical & Preservation Society, 2007

Last modified 10/14/11