Protecting the Land and Serving People

An Institute of Museum and Library Services 2016 National Medal winner, Tomaquag Museum is Rhode Island’s only museum led by, and entirely dedicated to telling the story of, Indigenous people. It has a unique collection of thousands of cultural objects along with hundreds of thousands of pieces of archival materials focusing on the Indigenous peoples of Southern New England and highlighting the federally recognized Narragansett Tribe. The Museum’s mission is to educate the public and promote thoughtful dialogue regarding Indigenous history, culture, arts, and Mother Earth and connect to Native issues of today. The Museum envisions its future as an Indigenous Cultural Education destination that engages visitors in thoughtful dialogue that promotes understanding and strives to create experiences that transform people’s lives by broadening their perspectives, attitudes, and knowledge of Indigenous Cultures and the interrelationship with the wider world. Their unique educational programs include specialized tours, offsite programs, lectures, presentations, educator training, professional development, conferences, books, curricula, and more which bring traditional arts, culture, and history to the public.

The mission of Tower Grove Park is to be an exemplary, well-preserved and well-presented, wooded Victorian park of international significance that provides important recreational, educational and cultural opportunities for the public in a way that is compatible with its unique and historic character.

The Department is dedicated to providing quality recreation activities and programs in a safe environment and meeting the recreation needs of all ages, while enhancing the quality of life for all.

The Stevens Nature Center provides interactive, educational nature exhibits from the Piedmont of NC, & environmental education programs for all ages throughout the year.

To protect the health and safety of both the public and the ecosystem, address stormwater quality and quantity concerns, and ensure compliance with federal and state stormwater mandates.