BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Rhode Island Historical Society - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.rihs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Rhode Island Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210916T134119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134119Z UID:22628-1633082400-1633087800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Benefit Street: A Mile of History DESCRIPTION: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 its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile\, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Preservation efforts beginning in the 1950s shaped this streetscape in many ways\, including displacing communities and moving houses. This tour tells a story that touches on the past\, present\, and future and the ways in which all of these intersect in a living and breathing city. \nTours are currently scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10am and run for 90 minutes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee spots; please use our online ticketing system (linked below). \nFree parking is available in a lot off Charlesfield Street\, which runs parallel to Power Street on the other side of the property. The entrance to the lot is not far from the corner of Charlesfield and Benefit Streets. \nFollowing current RIDOH guidelines\, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated (especially children under 16) or in any way immuno-compromised should wear a mask\, as directed by the CDC and RIDOH\, but the RIHS is not verifying vaccination status. We will provide masks for those who do not have one\, but we are not enforcing mask-wearing. When possible\, people should maintain 3 feet of social distance. \nThis 90 minute long tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through October beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in advance – see link below. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/benefit-street-a-mile-of-history-5/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Walking-tour-2021-0730-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210916T134133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134133Z UID:22629-1633168800-1633174200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Benefit Street: A Mile of History DESCRIPTION: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 its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile\, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Preservation efforts beginning in the 1950s shaped this streetscape in many ways\, including displacing communities and moving houses. This tour tells a story that touches on the past\, present\, and future and the ways in which all of these intersect in a living and breathing city. \nTours are currently scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10am and run for 90 minutes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee spots; please use our online ticketing system (linked below). \nFree parking is available in a lot off Charlesfield Street\, which runs parallel to Power Street on the other side of the property. The entrance to the lot is not far from the corner of Charlesfield and Benefit Streets. \nFollowing current RIDOH guidelines\, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated (especially children under 16) or in any way immuno-compromised should wear a mask\, as directed by the CDC and RIDOH\, but the RIHS is not verifying vaccination status. We will provide masks for those who do not have one\, but we are not enforcing mask-wearing. When possible\, people should maintain 3 feet of social distance. \nThis 90 minute long tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through October beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in advance – see link below. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/benefit-street-a-mile-of-history-6/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Walking-tour-2021-0730-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210728T183010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T190808Z UID:22472-1633170600-1633177800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Unseen Stories: Providence During the Revolutionary War DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on this walking tour that examines Providence’s involvement in the American Revolution. We’ll look beyond the stories we often hear about and focus instead on the unseen stories from the past. The tour will consider how everyday people lived their lives in Providence as war changed the world around them. While visiting sites throughout the East Side\, we’ll discuss themes like enslaved men attempting to gain freedom\, refugees trying to survive plight and famine\, and how people functioned in times of uncertainty at our country’s founding. \nTour dates are: August 14; September 10; September 25; October 2; and October 15. All tours meet at the John Brown House Museum at 10:30 a.m.The cost for the tour is $22 general admission and $15 for RIHS members. Reserve your spot by visiting our online ticketing page.  Please call 401-273-7507 with questions. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/unseen-stories-providence-during-the-revolutionary-war-4/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Walking-tour-2021-0730-4-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210916T134145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134145Z UID:22630-1633687200-1633692600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Benefit Street: A Mile of History DESCRIPTION: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 its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile\, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Preservation efforts beginning in the 1950s shaped this streetscape in many ways\, including displacing communities and moving houses. This tour tells a story that touches on the past\, present\, and future and the ways in which all of these intersect in a living and breathing city. \nTours are currently scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10am and run for 90 minutes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee spots; please use our online ticketing system (linked below). \nFree parking is available in a lot off Charlesfield Street\, which runs parallel to Power Street on the other side of the property. The entrance to the lot is not far from the corner of Charlesfield and Benefit Streets. \nFollowing current RIDOH guidelines\, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated (especially children under 16) or in any way immuno-compromised should wear a mask\, as directed by the CDC and RIDOH\, but the RIHS is not verifying vaccination status. We will provide masks for those who do not have one\, but we are not enforcing mask-wearing. When possible\, people should maintain 3 feet of social distance. \nThis 90 minute long tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through October beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in advance – see link below. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/benefit-street-a-mile-of-history-7/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Walking-tour-2021-0730-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210916T134159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134159Z UID:22631-1633773600-1633779000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Benefit Street: A Mile of History DESCRIPTION: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 its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile\, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Preservation efforts beginning in the 1950s shaped this streetscape in many ways\, including displacing communities and moving houses. This tour tells a story that touches on the past\, present\, and future and the ways in which all of these intersect in a living and breathing city. \nTours are currently scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10am and run for 90 minutes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee spots; please use our online ticketing system (linked below). \nFree parking is available in a lot off Charlesfield Street\, which runs parallel to Power Street on the other side of the property. The entrance to the lot is not far from the corner of Charlesfield and Benefit Streets. \nFollowing current RIDOH guidelines\, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated (especially children under 16) or in any way immuno-compromised should wear a mask\, as directed by the CDC and RIDOH\, but the RIHS is not verifying vaccination status. We will provide masks for those who do not have one\, but we are not enforcing mask-wearing. When possible\, people should maintain 3 feet of social distance. \nThis 90 minute long tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through October beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in advance – see link below. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/benefit-street-a-mile-of-history-8/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Walking-tour-2021-0730-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210916T134226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134226Z UID:22632-1634292000-1634297400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Benefit Street: A Mile of History DESCRIPTION: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 its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile\, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Preservation efforts beginning in the 1950s shaped this streetscape in many ways\, including displacing communities and moving houses. This tour tells a story that touches on the past\, present\, and future and the ways in which all of these intersect in a living and breathing city. \nTours are currently scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10am and run for 90 minutes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee spots; please use our online ticketing system (linked below). \nFree parking is available in a lot off Charlesfield Street\, which runs parallel to Power Street on the other side of the property. The entrance to the lot is not far from the corner of Charlesfield and Benefit Streets. \nFollowing current RIDOH guidelines\, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated (especially children under 16) or in any way immuno-compromised should wear a mask\, as directed by the CDC and RIDOH\, but the RIHS is not verifying vaccination status. We will provide masks for those who do not have one\, but we are not enforcing mask-wearing. When possible\, people should maintain 3 feet of social distance. \nThis 90 minute long tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through October beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in advance – see link below. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/benefit-street-a-mile-of-history-9/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Walking-tour-2021-0730-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210728T183025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T190708Z UID:22473-1634293800-1634301000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Unseen Stories: Providence During the Revolutionary War DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on this walking tour that examines Providence’s involvement in the American Revolution. We’ll look beyond the stories we often hear about and focus instead on the unseen stories from the past. The tour will consider how everyday people lived their lives in Providence as war changed the world around them. While visiting sites throughout the East Side\, we’ll discuss themes like enslaved men attempting to gain freedom\, refugees trying to survive plight and famine\, and how people functioned in times of uncertainty at our country’s founding. \nTour dates are: August 14; September 10; September 25; October 2; and October 15. All tours meet at the John Brown House Museum at 10:30 a.m.The cost for the tour is $22 general admission and $15 for RIHS members. Reserve your spot by visiting our online ticketing page.  Please call 401-273-7507 with questions. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/unseen-stories-providence-during-the-revolutionary-war-5/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Walking-tour-2021-0730-4-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210916T134243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134243Z UID:22633-1634378400-1634383800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Benefit Street: A Mile of History DESCRIPTION: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 its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile\, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Preservation efforts beginning in the 1950s shaped this streetscape in many ways\, including displacing communities and moving houses. This tour tells a story that touches on the past\, present\, and future and the ways in which all of these intersect in a living and breathing city. \nTours are currently scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10am and run for 90 minutes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee spots; please use our online ticketing system (linked below). \nFree parking is available in a lot off Charlesfield Street\, which runs parallel to Power Street on the other side of the property. The entrance to the lot is not far from the corner of Charlesfield and Benefit Streets. \nFollowing current RIDOH guidelines\, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated (especially children under 16) or in any way immuno-compromised should wear a mask\, as directed by the CDC and RIDOH\, but the RIHS is not verifying vaccination status. We will provide masks for those who do not have one\, but we are not enforcing mask-wearing. When possible\, people should maintain 3 feet of social distance. \nThis 90 minute long tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through October beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in advance – see link below. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/benefit-street-a-mile-of-history-10/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Walking-tour-2021-0730-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T133000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210915T200219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T141615Z UID:22619-1634385600-1634391000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:H. P. Lovecraft Walking Tour & Film Screening DESCRIPTION:The life and work of Providence’s best-known fantasy and horror author\, Howard Phillips Lovecraft\, provide the backdrop for this walking tour. Acknowledged genius of occult and horror fiction\, Lovecraft’s “Providence stories” (written between 1924 and 1935) provide the basis for this walk. Lovecraft wrote eloquently\, and in great detail\, about such landmarks as Prospect Terrace\, the First Baptist Church\, and Benefit Street houses. See the site of his former home\, as well as the sights mentioned in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward\, The Haunter of the Dark\, The Shunned House\, and The Call of Cthulhu. Lovecraft’s own words offer a most amazing literary\, historical\, and architectural walking tour. \nThe tour lasts 90 minutes. \nCost: Tickets are $22 per person\, and includes a ticket to a special curated virtual screening of films inspired by Lovecraft. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Vortex Film Festival (see link below). \nGuests are encouraged to book tickets with those whom they have been in close contact during COVID-19 isolation (including immediate housemates and adjacent friends and families). Tours will be treated as primarily private bookings with a maximum of 10 attendees total\, to adhere to state stipulations. Attendees are expected to maintain social distancing from their guide while on tour\, as well as wear masks while on the street and in public. \nFilm Screenings:  Participants will receive a special password to special film screenings that have been inspired by Lovecraft’s writings. \n**What to Bring**  \n• Wear an appropriate face mask that covers both your nose and mouth. \n• Dress according to the weather and wearing comfortable shoes as you will be outside for the entire tour\, which lasts approximately 90 minutes. \n• Bring a beverage with you in case you need to step aside to take a sip. \n**Check in information** \n• Due to COVID-19\, guests will be asked to attest to their health before the tour begins. To preview the questions that you will be asked\, visit https://bit.ly/3iGJouz. \n**What to Expect** \n• Attendees are expected to maintain social distancing from their guide while on tour\, as well as wear masks while on the street and in public. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/h-p-lovecraft-walking-tour-film-screening/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2019/12/Lovecraft-Plaque-Large-e1576168261547.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T133000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210915T200420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T141557Z UID:22620-1634472000-1634477400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:H. P. Lovecraft Walking Tour & Film Screening DESCRIPTION:The life and work of Providence’s best-known fantasy and horror author\, Howard Phillips Lovecraft\, provide the backdrop for this walking tour. Acknowledged genius of occult and horror fiction\, Lovecraft’s “Providence stories” (written between 1924 and 1935) provide the basis for this walk. Lovecraft wrote eloquently\, and in great detail\, about such landmarks as Prospect Terrace\, the First Baptist Church\, and Benefit Street houses. See the site of his former home\, as well as the sights mentioned in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward\, The Haunter of the Dark\, The Shunned House\, and The Call of Cthulhu. Lovecraft’s own words offer a most amazing literary\, historical\, and architectural walking tour. \nThe tour lasts 90 minutes. \nCost: Tickets are $22 per person\, and includes a ticket to a special curated virtual screening of films inspired by Lovecraft. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Vortex Film Festival (see link below). \nGuests are encouraged to book tickets with those whom they have been in close contact during COVID-19 isolation (including immediate housemates and adjacent friends and families). Tours will be treated as primarily private bookings with a maximum of 10 attendees total\, to adhere to state stipulations. Attendees are expected to maintain social distancing from their guide while on tour\, as well as wear masks while on the street and in public. \nFilm Screenings:  Participants will receive a special password to special film screenings that have been inspired by Lovecraft’s writings. \n**What to Bring**  \n• Wear an appropriate face mask that covers both your nose and mouth. \n• Dress according to the weather and wearing comfortable shoes as you will be outside for the entire tour\, which lasts approximately 90 minutes. \n• Bring a beverage with you in case you need to step aside to take a sip. \n**Check in information** \n• Due to COVID-19\, guests will be asked to attest to their health before the tour begins. To preview the questions that you will be asked\, visit https://bit.ly/3iGJouz. \n**What to Expect** \n• Attendees are expected to maintain social distancing from their guide while on tour\, as well as wear masks while on the street and in public. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/h-p-lovecraft-walking-tour-film-screening-2/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2019/12/Lovecraft-Plaque-Large-e1576168261547.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210916T134257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134257Z UID:22634-1634896800-1634902200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Benefit Street: A Mile of History DESCRIPTION: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 its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile\, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Preservation efforts beginning in the 1950s shaped this streetscape in many ways\, including displacing communities and moving houses. This tour tells a story that touches on the past\, present\, and future and the ways in which all of these intersect in a living and breathing city. \nTours are currently scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10am and run for 90 minutes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee spots; please use our online ticketing system (linked below). \nFree parking is available in a lot off Charlesfield Street\, which runs parallel to Power Street on the other side of the property. The entrance to the lot is not far from the corner of Charlesfield and Benefit Streets. \nFollowing current RIDOH guidelines\, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated (especially children under 16) or in any way immuno-compromised should wear a mask\, as directed by the CDC and RIDOH\, but the RIHS is not verifying vaccination status. We will provide masks for those who do not have one\, but we are not enforcing mask-wearing. When possible\, people should maintain 3 feet of social distance. \nThis 90 minute long tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through October beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in advance – see link below. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/benefit-street-a-mile-of-history-11/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Walking-tour-2021-0730-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210916T134315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134315Z UID:22635-1634983200-1634988600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Benefit Street: A Mile of History DESCRIPTION: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 its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile\, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Preservation efforts beginning in the 1950s shaped this streetscape in many ways\, including displacing communities and moving houses. This tour tells a story that touches on the past\, present\, and future and the ways in which all of these intersect in a living and breathing city. \nTours are currently scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10am and run for 90 minutes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee spots; please use our online ticketing system (linked below). \nFree parking is available in a lot off Charlesfield Street\, which runs parallel to Power Street on the other side of the property. The entrance to the lot is not far from the corner of Charlesfield and Benefit Streets. \nFollowing current RIDOH guidelines\, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated (especially children under 16) or in any way immuno-compromised should wear a mask\, as directed by the CDC and RIDOH\, but the RIHS is not verifying vaccination status. We will provide masks for those who do not have one\, but we are not enforcing mask-wearing. When possible\, people should maintain 3 feet of social distance. \nThis 90 minute long tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through October beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in advance – see link below. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/benefit-street-a-mile-of-history-12/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Walking-tour-2021-0730-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T133000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210915T200434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T141501Z UID:22621-1634990400-1634995800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:H. P. Lovecraft Walking Tour & Film Screening DESCRIPTION:The life and work of Providence’s best-known fantasy and horror author\, Howard Phillips Lovecraft\, provide the backdrop for this walking tour. Acknowledged genius of occult and horror fiction\, Lovecraft’s “Providence stories” (written between 1924 and 1935) provide the basis for this walk. Lovecraft wrote eloquently\, and in great detail\, about such landmarks as Prospect Terrace\, the First Baptist Church\, and Benefit Street houses. See the site of his former home\, as well as the sights mentioned in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward\, The Haunter of the Dark\, The Shunned House\, and The Call of Cthulhu. Lovecraft’s own words offer a most amazing literary\, historical\, and architectural walking tour. \nThe tour lasts 90 minutes. \nCost: Tickets are $22 per person\, and includes a ticket to a special curated virtual screening of films inspired by Lovecraft. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Vortex Film Festival (see link below). \nGuests are encouraged to book tickets with those whom they have been in close contact during COVID-19 isolation (including immediate housemates and adjacent friends and families). Tours will be treated as primarily private bookings with a maximum of 10 attendees total\, to adhere to state stipulations. Attendees are expected to maintain social distancing from their guide while on tour\, as well as wear masks while on the street and in public. \nFilm Screenings:  Participants will receive a special password to special film screenings that have been inspired by Lovecraft’s writings. \n**What to Bring**  \n• Wear an appropriate face mask that covers both your nose and mouth. \n• Dress according to the weather and wearing comfortable shoes as you will be outside for the entire tour\, which lasts approximately 90 minutes. \n• Bring a beverage with you in case you need to step aside to take a sip. \n**Check in information** \n• Due to COVID-19\, guests will be asked to attest to their health before the tour begins. To preview the questions that you will be asked\, visit https://bit.ly/3iGJouz. \n**What to Expect** \n• Attendees are expected to maintain social distancing from their guide while on tour\, as well as wear masks while on the street and in public. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/h-p-lovecraft-walking-tour-film-screening-3/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2019/12/Lovecraft-Plaque-Large-e1576168261547.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T133000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210915T200447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T141526Z UID:22622-1635076800-1635082200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:H. P. Lovecraft Walking Tour & Film Screening DESCRIPTION:The life and work of Providence’s best-known fantasy and horror author\, Howard Phillips Lovecraft\, provide the backdrop for this walking tour. Acknowledged genius of occult and horror fiction\, Lovecraft’s “Providence stories” (written between 1924 and 1935) provide the basis for this walk. Lovecraft wrote eloquently\, and in great detail\, about such landmarks as Prospect Terrace\, the First Baptist Church\, and Benefit Street houses. See the site of his former home\, as well as the sights mentioned in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward\, The Haunter of the Dark\, The Shunned House\, and The Call of Cthulhu. Lovecraft’s own words offer a most amazing literary\, historical\, and architectural walking tour. \nThe tour lasts 90 minutes. \nCost: Tickets are $22 per person\, and includes a ticket to a special curated virtual screening of films inspired by Lovecraft. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Vortex Film Festival (see link below). \nGuests are encouraged to book tickets with those whom they have been in close contact during COVID-19 isolation (including immediate housemates and adjacent friends and families). Tours will be treated as primarily private bookings with a maximum of 10 attendees total\, to adhere to state stipulations. Attendees are expected to maintain social distancing from their guide while on tour\, as well as wear masks while on the street and in public. \nFilm Screenings:  Participants will receive a special password to special film screenings that have been inspired by Lovecraft’s writings. \n**What to Bring**  \n• Wear an appropriate face mask that covers both your nose and mouth. \n• Dress according to the weather and wearing comfortable shoes as you will be outside for the entire tour\, which lasts approximately 90 minutes. \n• Bring a beverage with you in case you need to step aside to take a sip. \n**Check in information** \n• Due to COVID-19\, guests will be asked to attest to their health before the tour begins. To preview the questions that you will be asked\, visit https://bit.ly/3iGJouz. \n**What to Expect** \n• Attendees are expected to maintain social distancing from their guide while on tour\, as well as wear masks while on the street and in public. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/h-p-lovecraft-walking-tour-film-screening-4/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2019/12/Lovecraft-Plaque-Large-e1576168261547.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210916T134330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134330Z UID:22636-1635501600-1635507000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Benefit Street: A Mile of History DESCRIPTION: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 its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile\, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Preservation efforts beginning in the 1950s shaped this streetscape in many ways\, including displacing communities and moving houses. This tour tells a story that touches on the past\, present\, and future and the ways in which all of these intersect in a living and breathing city. \nTours are currently scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10am and run for 90 minutes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee spots; please use our online ticketing system (linked below). \nFree parking is available in a lot off Charlesfield Street\, which runs parallel to Power Street on the other side of the property. The entrance to the lot is not far from the corner of Charlesfield and Benefit Streets. \nFollowing current RIDOH guidelines\, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated (especially children under 16) or in any way immuno-compromised should wear a mask\, as directed by the CDC and RIDOH\, but the RIHS is not verifying vaccination status. We will provide masks for those who do not have one\, but we are not enforcing mask-wearing. When possible\, people should maintain 3 feet of social distance. \nThis 90 minute long tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through October beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in advance – see link below. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/benefit-street-a-mile-of-history-13/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Walking-tour-2021-0730-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T065124 CREATED:20210916T134343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134343Z UID:22637-1635588000-1635593400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Benefit Street: A Mile of History DESCRIPTION: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 its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile\, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Preservation efforts beginning in the 1950s shaped this streetscape in many ways\, including displacing communities and moving houses. This tour tells a story that touches on the past\, present\, and future and the ways in which all of these intersect in a living and breathing city. \nTours are currently scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10am and run for 90 minutes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee spots; please use our online ticketing system (linked below). \nFree parking is available in a lot off Charlesfield Street\, which runs parallel to Power Street on the other side of the property. The entrance to the lot is not far from the corner of Charlesfield and Benefit Streets. \nFollowing current RIDOH guidelines\, masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated (especially children under 16) or in any way immuno-compromised should wear a mask\, as directed by the CDC and RIDOH\, but the RIHS is not verifying vaccination status. We will provide masks for those who do not have one\, but we are not enforcing mask-wearing. When possible\, people should maintain 3 feet of social distance. \nThis 90 minute long tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through October beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in advance – see link below. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/benefit-street-a-mile-of-history-14/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Walking-tour-2021-0730-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR