Liberty Tree Planting Celebration at Philip Walker House - East Providence, RI

Name: Liberty Tree Planting Celebration at Philip Walker House - East Providence, RI
Start: 2026-05-03T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-03T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 432 Massasoit Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2010, United States

Schedule

Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

432 Massasoit Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2010, United States | East Providence, RI

Join Us for a Peek Inside the Philip Walker House! Fun for the whole family with children's activities! The 13th Continental Regiment will provide live musket fire taking us back 250 years! Open to the public. Free admission.
The City of East Providence 250 Commission is hosting a Liberty Tree Planting Ceremony in cooperation with the Office of the Rhode Island Secretary of State and Preserve Rhode Island. Liberty Tree plantings are happening across Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns to mark the Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
According to the Secretary of State’s Office, “the Red Maple tree, Rhode Island's state tree, will serve as an ongoing reminder of both Rhode Island and the country's spirit of defiance, unity, and freedom during the American revolution.” The Liberty Tree will be planted at Walker House in the weeks preceding the celebration.
Featured event activities include:
- Self-guided tours of Walker House (c. 1724), a rare opportunity as this property is typically closed to the public.
- Historically-inspired children’s games provided by the East Providence Historical Society
- Flower/planting station hosted by GFWC Wampanoag Women’s Club.
Highlights of the ceremony include opening remarks by RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore, remarks by dignitaries including Mayor Bob DaSilva, and a history of Walker House presented by renowned historian Ronald Onorato. The ceremony will conclude with a performance by the 13th Continental Regiment with live musket fire.
Event Parking: Limited parking will be available at the Massasoit Office Park (400 Massasoit Ave, East Providence), and free street parking is available along Massasoit Ave. and King Philip Rd.
About the East Providence 250 Commission: The East Providence 250 Celebration is a year-long tribute to the resilience, progress, and unity of our community. This historic milestone serves as a bridge between our storied past and our promising future, bringing neighbors together through civic engagement, shared history, and a communal vision for the city’s next chapter.