[company_age]202.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Rhode Island. Founded in 1822, RIHS is the oldest historical society in the state and one of the oldest in the United States. The organization's mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the material and intellectual culture of Rhode Island, and to make it accessible to the public. RIHS operates two museums, the John Brown House Museum and the Museum of Work & Culture, as well as a research center, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center. The organization also offers a variety of educational programs and events, including walking tours, lectures, and workshops. RIHS is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors, and offers a variety of accessibility features, including wheelchair access, assisted listening devices, and multilingual guides. RIHS is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of Rhode Island.[/description][ps]Museums, research center, educational programs, events, walking tours, lectures, workshops[/ps]