Brown Family Weekend
October 16, 17 – 2009
Guided walking tours presented by The Rhode Island Historical Society for Brown University Family Weekend.
Friday, October 16
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Lovecraft’s Providence
$10/person
The life and work of Providence’s best known fantasy and horror author, H.P. Lovecraft, provide the setting for this tour. Many 18th and 19th century properties near the Brown campus haunted Lovecraft’s stories and his life. Step inside a fascinating mind and a fascinating world on this walk.
Meet: Van Wickle Gates (intersection of College & Prospect Streets)
Saturday, October 17
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Historic College Hill
$15/person (includes admission to all historic sites)
Walking the most historic streets in the university neighborhood and visiting two Registered National Historic Landmarks – the elegant John Brown House Museum (1778) and the First Baptist Church in America (1774-5) – are the highlights of this afternoon tour.
Meet: Steps of the John Carter Brown Library (the College Green at George and Brown Streets)
Please Note:
- Rhode Island Historical Society guides lead both walking tours.
- Tickets for Brown Family Weekend walking tours are available by reservation and advance purchase. The deadline for tour reservations is Wednesday, October 14, 2009.
- All ticket sales are final. No refunds can be issued.
- Payment: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card or personal check made out to RIHS. Please click here for a printable order form.
- Tours are held rain or shine.
- Please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes for walking on historic cobblestone and brick surfaces.
Questions: Barbara Barnes, Tourism Services Manager (click here to email) or call 401-273-7507 x62