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Open April 19, 2004
"Prepared
to do my whole duty": Elisha Hunt Rhodes in War & Peace
Sunday,
April 18, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Civil War letters and
diary of Pawtuxet native Elisha Hunt Rhodes were made nationally famous
by Ken Burns' acclaimed PBS documentary The Civil War. This exhibit,
to be displayed at the MOWC through August 22, showcases materials
received by the RIHS two years ago as part of a very significant gift
from a Rhodes descendant. The opening reception for RIHS members and
special guests will feature performances from the Providence Brigade
Band and light refreshment. The exhibit will open to the general public
the following day.Please RSVP by calling 401.769.9675 or by emailing
aconway@rihs.org.
This
exhibit is made possible through a generous grant from the John H.
Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commissioners.
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