Let My Love Open The Door: Part Two
When we left off last week it was January 1905 and Louise had said there was no hope… … Continue reading Let My Love Open The Door: Part Two
Let My Love Open the Door: Part One
Get revved up for a romantic Valentine’s Day by reading the exploits of a young man looking for love at … Continue reading Let My Love Open the Door: Part One
A Stitch in Time
The 2018 programming theme for the Rhode Island Historical Society is Rest and Relaxation in Rhode Island. This can mean … Continue reading A Stitch in Time
A Walkin' Man Walks!
The gift of a photo (carte-de-visite) image we received in the mail from a gentleman in Michigan last week sparked … Continue reading A Walkin' Man Walks!
Where Everyone Knew Your Name: Barker's Tavern, 1805-1807
Sometimes the R.I.H.S. collection items record a single moment in time or the life of single person. Today’s object documents … Continue reading Where Everyone Knew Your Name: Barker's Tavern, 1805-1807
Microfilm Blog Series #2
In November we introduced you to a new blog series featuring our microfilm collection and the work of our Administrative … Continue reading Microfilm Blog Series #2
Sledding down College Hill
Even though the snow has melted in Providence for now, my winter sports dreams are still alive. In 1791 a … Continue reading Sledding down College Hill
Ginger Crackers
Holiday cookie edition of our Cooking (from) the Books series This recipe for ginger crackers comes from the Congdon family … Continue reading Ginger Crackers
William Greene Roelker (1886 – 1953)
“Live by faith and not on figures” William Greene Roelker, Director of the Rhode Island Historical Society from 1940 – … Continue reading William Greene Roelker (1886 – 1953)
RIHS Names Richard Ring Deputy Executive Director for Collections and Interpretation
Career Spanning Two Decades Includes Libraries, Exhibitions, Higher Education