The British are coming! The British are coming!

Posted 5/14/25

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, the Battle of Rhode Island Association, and the Bristol 250 Commission have joined forces to sponsor a weekend of events celebrating the 250th …

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The British are coming! The British are coming!

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The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, the Battle of Rhode Island Association, and the Bristol 250 Commission have joined forces to sponsor a weekend of events celebrating the 250th anniversary of two Revolutionary-era incidents that occurred in Bristol, known collectively as the Bristol Raids. It’s a weekend of re-enactments and festivities.

WHAT: A weekend of events to celebrate the RI 250

WHEN: Friday to Sunday, May 16 to 18

WHERE: Downtown Bristol

COST: Most events are free and open to the public. There is a cost for some of the events.

MORE INFO: Get the schedule at www.bhpsri.org/the-brits-attack-bristol.

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