Sunday, December 6
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Open House!
The historic Aldrich House will open its doors with joyous entertainment for one and all. Sit back and relax while local actor, Robb Dimmick, delights with a dramatic reading of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Then, transport yourself over three centuries of Christmases-past with a lecture by Dr. C. Morgan Grefe entitled “From Mayhem to Mistletoe: A Brief History of Christmas.” Lastly, let the bells begin! The Concert Handbell Ringers of the Wheeler School will delight you with a live performance. Seating is limited.
For more information contact: Dalila Goulart.
By email: programs@rihs.org
By phone: 401.331.8575 ext. 45
Aldrich House
110 Benevolent Street, Providence RI
Ongoing programs, exhibits and opportunities...
Exhibit: Rhode Island in the TIme of Lincoln
NOvember 1, 2009 Through
February 14, 2010
Celebrate the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln's birth with an exhibit that takes a look at life in Rhode Island in the 1860s. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Foundation and the Rhode Island Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
This exhibit is on view at the
Museum of Work & Culture
42 South Main Street, Woonsocket
(401) 769-9675 for more information
Weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. , Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
September 5 & 6, October 3 & 4,
November 7 & 8, December 5 & 6
Free Admission for Bank of America Customers!
Visitors to the Museum of Work & Culture will receive free admission every first weekend of the month throughout the year by simply presenting their Bank of America card, and receive 10% off their purchases in the Museum Store.
Museum of Work & Culture
42 South Main Street, Woonsocket
For more information: Anne Conway
(401) 769-9675 or aconway@rihs.org
Rhode Island Historical Society
188th Annual Report
New Beginnings: The 188th Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, the Rhode Island Historical Society held its 188th Annual Meeting to review the past year and celebrate our progress and achievements, while anticipating exciting new beginnings.
You can download a copy of the Annual Report as a PDF here.
New Online Feature:
Rhode Island History lesson plans!
Every issue of Rhode Island History contains articles about our state's past that inform us about often overlooked characters, places and movements from the past. These articles are written in a scholarly tone that might not immediately appeal to younger students; so, we thought that we'd create a new feature on our website to make these articles more appealing: on-line lesson plans related to the pieces.
These lesson plans are available for download from the Teacher Resources page.
For more information, please contact the Newell D. Goff Director of Education and Public Programming,
C. Morgan Grefe, Ph. D. at (401) 331-8575 x 53 or email mgrefe@rihs.org.
The Treasury of Life at the
Museum of Work & Culture
The Treasury of Life is a unique and innovative exhibit at the Museum of Work & Culture where families will be remembered. Individuals and families have a chance to purchase a box, similar to a bank safe deposit box, where important memorabilia can be stored. A plaque bearing your family name will be placed on the box to be viewed by the thousands of visitors who tour the Museum each year. A key will be presented to your family at a special dedication ceremony.
Boxes are available in small, medium and large sizes for $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 respectively; an installment payment plan is available.
The Treasury of Life is presented by Navigant Credit Union.
For more information about the Treasury of Life at the Museum of Work & Culture
please call Anne Conway or Ray Bacon at (401) 769-9675
The Museum of Work & Culture is at 42 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI
Click here for directions to the museum.
John Brown House Museum Hours
Now through November 30:
Tuesdays through Fridays:
Tours begin at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm
Saturdays:
Tours begin at 10:30 am,
12:00 noon, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm
December 1 -19:
Fridays and Saturdays:
Tours begin at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm
Closed December 21 through January 1, 2010
January 2 through March 31:
Fridays and Saturdays:
Tours begin 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm
When was the last time you visited the John Brown House Museum? If you haven't seen the house recently, you're missing exciting changes and new displays! Come visit for a regularly scheduled tour or schedule a group or school tour by calling Dan Santos at (401) 273-7507 x60 or email dsantos@rihs.org.
Email Dan Santos or call (401) 273-7507 x 60 for information or to schedule a group tour.
Click here for more information about school tours of the John Brown House Museum
Click here for more information and directions to the John Brown House Museum