In Memoriam: William S. Simmons, 1938-2018
C. Morgan Grefe on William S. Simmons, who passed away on June 2: “He was a voice of reason, with a brilliant intellect and a sparkling sense of humor. His love of his work and his community was equaled by his tremendous compassion for humankind. He was so very kind and so very smart.”
Burnt with Fire
A Family history of murder and intrigue Everyone knows of the infamous New Englander Lizzie Borden. What people may not … Continue reading Burnt with Fire
"There was no better officer in either army"
George Sears Greene was born May 6, 1801 in Warwick, R.I. to Caleb Greene & Sarah Robinson Greene. He graduated … Continue reading "There was no better officer in either army"
Girls! Girls! Girls!
Now on display at the Robinson Research Center: A Century of Women’s Organizations in Rhode Island A Sphere of … Continue reading Girls! Girls! Girls!
Life is a verb, not a noun.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a prominent American feminist, sociologist, novelist, writer of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction, and a lecturer … Continue reading Life is a verb, not a noun.
Women in the Civil War
Kady Brownell may be our most famous Rhode Island woman that disguised herself as a man to fight in the … Continue reading Women in the Civil War
A Woman's Touch: Ann Franklin, Printing Pioneer
Ann Smith was born in Boston, Mass. in 1696 to puritans Samuel and Anna Smith. For some context, this means … Continue reading A Woman's Touch: Ann Franklin, Printing Pioneer
She did more than make doughnuts…
she rocked a gas mask like a boss!!! The Rhode Island Historical Society’s latest display at the Arcade building in … Continue reading She did more than make doughnuts…
A Letter – and Invitation – From Amanda Aldrich O’Bannon
Just as people are made stronger by being together, our local institutions are stronger when we work together across boundaries and find new ways to connect. These bonds make us more resilient and forge alliances that can take us in directions unimaginable. I’m always impressed with the amazing directions RIHS takes, and I’m excited that its members, friends, and supporters like you might come to see our play on March 15, with proceeds from the evening benefiting the organization!
When the Going Gets Tough…
Eleanor Eldridge (1784-1862) “No man would have been treated so, and if a white woman had ever been the subject … Continue reading When the Going Gets Tough…