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				1 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	2 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	3 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… The Transit of Venus (a program in two parts) The Transit of Venus (a program in two parts) June 3, 2012 2:00 pm – June 3, 2012 3:00 pm Part 1: Sunday, June 3, 2 p.m: A Transit of Venus Walking Tour Part 2: Tuesday, June 5, 6 p.m: A live telecast of the Transit at the Museum of Natural…
4 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	5 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… Closed: The John Brown House Museum Closed: The John Brown House Museum The John Brown House Museum will be closed on Tuesday, June 5th. Sorry for any inconvenience. http://rihs.org/museums_jbh.html	6 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	7 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	8 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	9 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… RiverWalk: Before the Fires are Lit RiverWalk: Before the Fires are Lit June 9, 2012 5:30 pm – June 9, 2012 6:30 pm Evenings of full WaterFire lightings, 5:30 pm Discover the winding history and continued importance of Providence’s rivers! Urban outdoor sculpture and beautiful civic and commercial buildings of varied architectural styles provide…	10 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…
11 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	12 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	13 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	14 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	15 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour June 15, 2012 11:00 am – June 15, 2012 12:30 pm Tuesdays – Saturdays, June 15 – October 31, 11 a.m. Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th…	16 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… Personally Providence Walking Tours: Edward Bannister Personally Providence Walking Tours: Edward Bannister June 16, 2012 10:00 am – June 16, 2012 11:30 am One of the nation’s most celebrated African-American artists, Edward M. Bannister gained prominence while living and working in Providence. Bannister was one of the founders of the Providence Art Club… “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour June 16, 2012 11:00 am – June 16, 2012 12:30 pm Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th and 19th century wood-frame houses. Although the street gives…	17 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…
18 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	19 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour June 19, 2012 11:00 am – June 19, 2012 12:30 pm Tuesdays – Saturdays, June 15 – October 31, 11 a.m. Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of…	20 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour June 20, 2012 11:00 am – June 20, 2012 12:30 pm Tuesdays – Saturdays, June 15 – October 31, 11 a.m. Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th…	21 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour June 21, 2012 11:00 am – June 21, 2012 12:30 pm Tuesdays – Saturdays, June 15 – October 31, 11 a.m. Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th… Gallery Night: Gabriel Loiacono, “William Fales and the Role of Paupers in the Dorr War” Gallery Night: Gabriel Loiacono, “William Fales and the Role of Paupers in the Dorr War” June 21, 2012 6:30 pm – June 21, 2012 7:30 pm The Portsmouth Poor Farm, where William Fales lived shortly after the Dorr War. Photo courtesy of the Providence Public Library [gf 5087.2]. William Fales was a twenty-two-year-old Rhode Island man when…	22 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour June 22, 2012 11:00 am – June 22, 2012 12:30 pm Tuesdays – Saturdays, June 15 – October 31, 11 a.m. Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th…	23 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour June 23, 2012 11:00 am – June 23, 2012 12:30 pm Tuesdays – Saturdays, June 15 – October 31, 11 a.m. Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th… RiverWalk: Before the Fires are Lit RiverWalk: Before the Fires are Lit June 23, 2012 5:30 pm – June 23, 2012 6:30 pm Evenings of full WaterFire lightings, 5:30 pm Discover the winding history and continued importance of Providence’s rivers! Urban outdoor sculpture and beautiful civic and commercial buildings of varied architectural styles provide…	24 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…
25 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	26 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour June 26, 2012 11:00 am – June 26, 2012 12:30 pm Tuesdays – Saturdays, June 15 – October 31, 11 a.m. Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th…	27 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	28 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s… “Rhode Island at War” Exhibition Opening at the John Brown House Museum “Rhode Island at War” Exhibition Opening at the John Brown House Museum June 28, 2012 5:00 pm – June 28, 2012 6:30 pm Hat box covered with hand-painted paper, unknown maker, circa 1800. The scene shows how the city of Providence rose to prominence as a port in the years after the Revolutionary… Concerts Under the Elms: The American Band Concerts Under the Elms: The American Band June 28, 2012 6:30 pm – June 28, 2012 8:30 pm Join us for the Concerts under the Elms, an annual outdoor summer concert series held Thursdays under the canopy of elms at the John Brown House Museum. The American Band,…	29 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…	30 “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” “In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island” The Museum of Work & Culture and Historic New England invite you to view an exciting new exhibition titled In History’s Wake, The Last Trap Fishermen of Rhode Island. In History’s…