Past Heritage Festivals
Rhode Islanders celebrated the establishment of the Rhode Island Heritage Commission with great fanfare on September 18, 1977 at the Rhode Island State House. The documents and videos below capture the evolution of the Heritage program from the inaugural Commissioning Ceremony through the 2024 Heritage Festival.
Commissioning Ceremonies of the RI Heritage Commission (1977)
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Experience the vibrant cultural performances from past Rhode Island Heritage Festivals on our YouTube channel!
46th RI Heritage Festival (2024)
45th RI Heritage Festival (2023)
44th RI Heritage Festival (2022)
2021 RI Heritage Month's Virtual Celebration
2020 RI Heritage Month's Virtual Celebration
40th RI Heritage Festival (2017)
39th RI Heritage Festival (2016)
38th RI Heritage Festival (2015)
37th RI Heritage Festival (2014)

36th RI Heritage Festival (2013)

35th RI Heritage Festival (2012)

34th RI Heritage Festival (2011)

33rd RI Heritage Festival (2010)

32nd RI Heritage Festival (2009)

31st RI Heritage Festival (2008)

30th RI Heritage Festival (2007)

29th RI Heritage Festival (2006)

28th RI Heritage Festival (2005)

27th RI Heritage Festival (2004)

25th RI Heritage Festival (2002)

3rd RI Heritage Festival (1979)

1st RI Heritage Festival (1977)
