The Society has the largest and most important historical Rhode Island collection within its main library and two museums. The Society's collections include some 25,000 objects, 5,000 manuscripts, 100,000 books and printed items, 400,000 photographs and maps, and 9 million feet of motion-picture film. Through the Newell D. Goff Center for Education and Public Programs, the Society offers a variety of educational programs including workshops, lectures, films, and walking tours of Providence.
The Society possesses the most extensive and significant historical Rhode Island collection within its main library and two museums. The Society's holdings comprise approximately 25,000 objects, 5,000 manuscripts, 100,000 books and printed materials, 400,000 photographs and maps, and 9 million feet of motion-picture film. Through the Newell D. Goff Center for Education and Public Programs, the Society provides a range of educational programs including workshops, lectures, films, and guided tours of Providence.