Below are some videos about Barrington history.
Barrington's Newest National Historic Register Property: General Thomas Allin House
This is a video presentation by Nathaniel L. Taylor, PhD., property owner, historian and BPS Past President. Click here to view.
Celebrating Barrington’s History
The year 2017 was an important one for the Town of Barrington, marking the 300th anniversary of the granting of its original charter. The Town and a newly formed Committee thus organized a year long series of events specifically for the occasion. This short video, written, narrated and produced by Dianne Wilkin, PhD., takes us through a brief history of the Town, as told through the Barrington 300 Celebration.
Beyond the Monument: Reconsidering the History of Enslavement in Barrington
This report focuses on the brave men who joined the ‘First Black Regiment’ during American Revolution and sacrificed all in their quest for freedom from enslavement as well as British rule. The report, delivered at the New England Historical Association 2021 Fall Conference, October 23rd, 2021, was written and presented by Stephen Venuti, BPS President with introduction by Roger Williams University (RWU) Associate Professor Charlotte Carrington-Farmer the session organizer.
The General Thomas Allin House and Barrington’s Colonial Past
Join Preservation Society volunteer Nathaniel Taylor in a virtual presentation on Barrington’s colonial history and oldest houses, with a tour of the General Thomas Allin House. This is the third in our series of virtual tours made this spring for the Barrington Public Schools.
A Virtual Tour of Barrington Town Government
Barrington Preservation Society is proud to be part of the annual third grade field trips to learn about Barrington’s Town Hall, Town Museum, and adjacent Prince’s Hill Cemetery. This video introduces Barrington’s Town Hall and government for all those who cannot make the field trip in person this year. Thanks to all who participated in making this Virtual Tour of Barrington Town Government!
A Tour of Prince’s Hill Cemetery
Join Barrington Preservation Society volunteer Sydney Montstream-Quas as she gives a video tour of Prince’s Hill Cemetery:
Barrington’s Italian-American Heritage
Liam McGuirl, Barrington High School Class of 2015, produced and directed this short documentary as his BHS Senior Project: