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 has a vast collection of historical Rhode Island materials housed in its main library and museums. The Society's holdings encompass approximately 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. Furthermore, the Society provides educational programs through its Newell D. Goff Center for Education and Public Programs, including workshops, lectures, films, and guided tours of Providence.