BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Rhode Island Historical Society - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Rhode Island Historical Society 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;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211031 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210812T191115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T191434Z UID:22514-1630454400-1635638399@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Picturing Women Inventors DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian and the United States Patent and Trademark Office present “Picturing Women Inventors\,” a poster exhibition that explores the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women. Astronauts\, computer pioneers\, and businesswomen join athletes\, engineers\, and even teenagers in this remarkable group of inventors. The posters will be on view at the Museum of Work & Culture from September 1 through October 30\, 2021. “Picturing Women Inventors” showcases the breakthroughs\, motivations\, and challenges women encountered while pursuing their goals as inventors. Also on display within this exhibition will be Rhode Island Women Create\, a snapshot of the historical accomplishments of Rhode Island women in the arts and sciences\, using objects drawn from the Rhode Island Historical Society’s collections.  \nMuseum of Work & Culture’s Labor Day Celebration is sponsored by the Rhode Island Labor History Society. \n“Picturing Women Inventors” is distributed at no cost to schools\, libraries\, museums\, and community organizations by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It’s sponsored by Lyda Hill Philanthropies IF/THEN Initiative and Ericsson. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/picturing-women-inventors/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Smithsonian-Tile-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210824T153813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T183348Z UID:22558-1631386800-1631390400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Archive Remix Film Festival Saturday (Registration No Longer Required) DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society\, in partnership with LittleFire\, is pleased to present its first annual Archive Remix Film Festival. This three-night\, three-location event begins Friday\, September 10\, and will present an hour-long program of 3-minute creative remixes by local filmmakers using materials from the RIHS Moving Image and Audio Collections (MIAC). \nCreators were provided with access to over 300 minutes of footage from the 20th Century and tasked with creating 3-minute short films composed of at least 75% archival footage. \nAll screenings will begin at 7pm and will take place on Friday\, September 10 at the RIHS Aldrich House headquarters in Providence; Saturday\, September 11 at the Newport Art Museum in Newport; and Sunday\, September 12 at the South County Museum in Narragansett. \nAll events will be outdoors\, weather permitting. \nOutdoor screenings will have gates open at 6:30pm with guests welcome to bring coolers and refreshments. If events are moved indoors\, refreshments will not be permitted. Masking requirements and COVID-protocols will be continually updated and communicated to all registrants. \nThis event is made possible in part with support from the Herman H. Rose Civic\, Cultural and Media Access Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. \nThe films screened are the creations of the filmmakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Rhode Island Historical Society. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/archive-remix-film-festival-saturday/ LOCATION:Newport Art Musuem\, 76 Bellevue Ave\, Newport\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Screening,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ARFF-Image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210824T154237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T183429Z UID:22563-1631473200-1631476800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Archive Remix Film Festival Sunday (Registration No Longer Required) DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society\, in partnership with LittleFire\, is pleased to present its first annual Archive Remix Film Festival. This three-night\, three-location event begins Friday\, September 10\, and will present an hour-long program of 3-minute creative remixes by local filmmakers using materials from the RIHS Moving Image and Audio Collections (MIAC). \nCreators were provided with access to over 300 minutes of footage from the 20th Century and tasked with creating 3-minute short films composed of at least 75% archival footage. \nAll screenings will begin at 7pm and will take place on Friday\, September 10 at the RIHS Aldrich House headquarters in Providence; Saturday\, September 11 at the Newport Art Museum in Newport; and Sunday\, September 12 at the South County Museum in Narragansett. \nAll events will be outdoors\, weather permitting.  \nOutdoor screenings will have gates open at 6:30pm with guests welcome to bring coolers and refreshments. If events are moved indoors\, refreshments will not be permitted. Masking requirements and COVID-protocols will be continually updated and communicated to all registrants. \nThis event is made possible in part with support from the Herman H. Rose Civic\, Cultural and Media Access Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. \nThe films screened are the creations of the filmmakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Rhode Island Historical Society. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/archive-remix-film-festival-sunday/ LOCATION:South County Museum\, 115 Strathmore St\, Narragansett\, RI\, 02882\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Screening,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ARFF-Image-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210916T133858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134012Z UID:22624-1631872800-1631878200@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/ 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:20210918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210813T145146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T183450Z UID:22517-1631959200-1631962800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:(Wait-list Only) Weybosset Crossing: A Native American Cultural Presentation and Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society along with Deborah Spears Moorehead and fellow artists on a walking tour along the Providence River area on September 18th at 10am. Moorhead will lead a walking tour along the Providence River highlighting its significance to native Indigenous communities. The tour will include musical performances and spoken word storytelling by Moorehead and her fellow community members.  \n“Embedded in the landscapes and waterways of Turtle Island are the memories of Native American people\,” says Moorhead. “Certain places in our homelands are sacred and powerful\, and these locations tell their own story. Weybosset Crossing in Providence\, Rhode Island is one of these places.” The walking tour will allow participants to dive deeper into the native Indigenous culture that makes up Rhode Island’s diverse history. \nThis tour is free to the public but registration is limited and required through our online ticketing page. \nThis program is made possible with the support of the City of Providence Department of Art\, Culture + Tourism. \nMoorehead is a conceptual fine artist\, painter\, sculptor\, Native American consultant\, educator\, and historian. She is also a traditional Cultural Bearer\, storyteller\, author\, music composer\, and performer. She belongs to the Seaconke Pokanoket Wampanoag Tribal Nation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She is a descendant of Massasoit\, who was the Supreme Sachem of the Wampanoag Nation in 1620. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/weybosset-crossing-a-native-american-cultural-presentation-and-walking-tour/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Deb-three-singers-white-tops.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210916T134033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134033Z UID:22625-1631959200-1631964600@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-2/ 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:20210920T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T180000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210902T143921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T145032Z UID:22580-1632153600-1632160800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:(Workshop full!) The Underground Railroad in Rhode Island - A Workshop for Rhode Island Teachers DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society is happy to announce that we will be hosting a workshop for teachers about the Underground Railroad in Rhode Island on Monday\, September 20 at 4:00 p.m. at the Society’s headquarters in Providence. This new module provides a fascinating glimpse of Rhode Island workers and their clandestine activities in seeking to assist freedom seekers traveling to and through Rhode Island\, with emphasis on the roles played by African Americans in the Underground Railroad here. Thanks to funding from the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom program\, administered by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)\, we are able to offer Rhode Island teachers a $50 stipend for their participation.  In the workshop\, teachers will be introduced to the forthcoming module of essays about the Underground Railroad to be published on the Society’s online and free platform\, EnCompass. \nThe workshop is hosted by RIHS education staff and features noted scholar and author of the essays\, Dr. Elizabeth Stevens. Teachers will also be introduced to related primary resource materials and new lesson plans associated with the module.  Providence College generously provides web hosting and technical support for EnCompass. Lessons and resources are designed for high school\, but teachers of all levels are invited to attend.  Space is limited!  This workshop is full.  Please email Geralyn Ducady at gducady@rihs.org to be added to the waitlist. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/workshop-full-the-underground-railroad-in-rhode-island-a-workshop-for-rhode-island-teachers/ LOCATION:Aldrich House\, 110 Benevolent Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Cropped-Petition_repeal-of-Fugitive_Slave_Act-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210903T152336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T152702Z UID:22584-1632312000-1632315600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Art and Labor for Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of Work and Culture and the Rhode Island Labor History Society on Wednesday\, September 22nd at 12pm for the free\, virtual panel  “Art and Labor for Lunch.” \nModerated by Brad Fesmire\, Artistic Director of Riverzedge Arts\, and featuring six working artists from across the state\, this panel will engage in conversations about creative labor\, artistic journeys\, and the role of art in civic engagement and community building. \nPanelists include Silvermoon Mars LaRose of Exeter’s Tomaquag Museum\, Tim Ferland of Providence’s Steel Yard\, Carley Ferrara of Providence’s Iron Mountain Forge\, Lydia Pérez of Warwick’s Puerto Rican Institute of Arts and Advocacy\, Taylor Jackson of Providence’s ¡CityArts! For Youth\, and Sue Bohorquez of the RI Department of State. \nThe public can register for the program by visiting: https://bit.ly/3yvigW7  \nThis program is part of the Museum of Work & Culture’s annual Labor Day Celebration and is made possible in part by support from the Rhode Island Labor History Society. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/artandlaborforlunch/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Artist-panel-tile-1-e1630682783182.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T180000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210610T174601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T194337Z UID:22329-1632326400-1632333600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:(FULL) The Underground Railroad in Rhode Island - A Workshop for Rhode Island Teachers DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society is happy to announce that we will be hosting a workshop for teachers about the Underground Railroad in Rhode Island on Wednesday\, September 22 at 4:00 p.m. at the Society’s headquarters in Providence. This new module provides a fascinating glimpse of Rhode Island workers and their clandestine activities in seeking to assist freedom seekers traveling to and through Rhode Island\, with emphasis on the roles played by African Americans in the Underground Railroad here. Thanks to funding from the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom program\, administered by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)\, we are able to offer Rhode Island teachers a $50 stipend for their participation.  In the workshop\, teachers will be introduced to the forthcoming module of essays about the Underground Railroad to be published on the Society’s online and free platform\, EnCompass. \nThe workshop is hosted by RIHS education staff and features noted scholar and author of the essays\, Dr. Elizabeth Stevens. Teachers will also be introduced to related primary resource materials and new lesson plans associated with the module.  Providence College generously provides web hosting and technical support for EnCompass. Lessons and resources are designed for high school\, but teachers of all levels are invited to attend.  Space is limited!  This workshop is full.  Please email Geralyn Ducady at gducady@rihs.org to be added to the waitlist. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/the-underground-railroad-in-rhode-island-a-workshop-for-rhode-island-teachers/ LOCATION:Aldrich House\, 110 Benevolent Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Cropped-Petition_repeal-of-Fugitive_Slave_Act-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210916T134045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134045Z UID:22626-1632477600-1632483000@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-3/ 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:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210916T134101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134101Z UID:22627-1632564000-1632569400@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-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/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:20210925T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210728T182953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T190832Z UID:22471-1632565800-1632573000@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-3/ 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:20210928T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T183000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20210902T144804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T131552Z UID:22582-1632803400-1632853800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Regional Youth Summit on Gender Equity DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society is excited to announce its participation in the National Youth Summit on Gender Equity\, an online outreach program organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in partnership with Smithsonian Affiliations\, from September 21 through October 12 for middle and high school students. \nThe Rhode Island Historical Society’s regional program will include a local panel of experts from RIOT RI (formerly Girls Rock! Rhode Island)\, Youth Pride\, Inc.\, and Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England and will enable young people from across Rhode Island to participate in the conversation via a live virtual program on Tuesday\, September 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Regional participants will also have access to an online challenge linking to additional Rhode Island Historical Society and Smithsonian Youth Summit programs\, materials\, and historical resources.  Participants who cannot attend the live regional program are still invited to participate in the online challenge. \nThe Summit will explore gender equity and gender bias through the lenses of sports\, politics\, fashion\, music\, and identity and examine ways this is complicated by race\, ethnicity\, and class. Guided by history\, the Summit will provide a platform for teens nationwide to grapple with the enduring question ‘what will the future of gender equity look like?’ \nTeachers and students who wish to participate register for this regional program by using this form here.  More information will be sent to registrants.  This program is for middle and high school. \nOur local panelists: \nYouth Pride\, Inc.\nAndy Taubman\, LCSW\, Director of Youth Service\nShe/Her/They/Them\nAndy graduated is a Licenses Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Rhode College in the Spring of 2019. They have worked in nonprofits for 20+ years and have a particular love and interest in working with youth\, especially being around their energy and being part of the process of helping them navigate adolescence and young adulthood. YPI is particularly appealing to Andy as a queer person who loves the opportunity to work directly with the youngest members of the LGBTQ+ community. \nIn their free time\, Andy performs as a drag king performer\, producer\, mentor\, workshop maker and event manager and community builder. They enjoy hiking with their dog (the world’s prettiest Soi (street) dog that they rescued in Thailand named Saku!)\, working out\, traveling and exploring new places\, and flopping on a couch and binge watching TV shows. \n  \nGirl Scouts of Southeastern New England\nPamela J. Hyland\, CEO\nShe/Her\nPam is the CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England – a council serving all of Rhode Island\, a small region in southern Massachusetts and one community in Connecticut. \nBefore coming to Rhode Island\, Pam served as the first CEO for Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways – a council resulting from the merger of five legacy councils that merged on July\, 8\, 2009.  Prior to that Pam completed an 18-month transitional leadership contract with the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands\, Inc. where she\, as the former CEO of the Girl Scout Council of the Congaree Area\, Inc.\, worked in partnership with the former CEOs of two other Girl Scout councils.  In April of 2007\, these three councils merged and were among the first ten groupings of councils to merge under the nationwide jurisdictional realignment of Girl Scout councils. \nPrior to her nine years with the Girl Scouts in South Carolina\, Pam served as the executive director of USA Girl Scouts Overseas for three years in Japan where she managed the Girl Scout operation on 14 military installations in mainland Japan\, Okinawa and Korea. Her other Girl Scouting experience includes tenure at councils in the Schenectady New York area and in Virginia. \nPam is most proud of four initiatives that occurred during her tenure with Girl Scouting – the creation of a very successful Camp CEO program; an Image Campaign that featured 16 prominent women through the tagline – “believe in a girl – Be A Woman Who Supports Girl Scouts;”  the adoption of the nationally recognized and widely lauded Carver Policy Governance Model that enables strategic leadership by governance boards and maximizes staff productivity and performance;  and the involvement of Girl Scouts in the Kepner-Tregoe decision-analysis process that resulted in girls determining the issues around which their annual community service projects were planned. \nShe holds a bachelor’s degree in recreation from the University of Northern Colorado and a master’s degree in adult education from Virginia Tech University. \nOriginally from Torrington\, Conn.\, Pam enjoys walking\, hiking\, cross-country skiing\, and attending theatrical productions. \n  \nRIOT RI  (formerly Girls Rock! RI)\nRikki Davis\, Co-executive Director\nThey/Them \nRikki Davis (they/them) is an arts administrator\, musician and activist from Providence\, RI. They started working at RIOT RI (fka Girls Rock! RI) in 2018\, and currently hold the role of co-executive director at the organization. Previously\, they held the Program Director position at Pawtucket’s Slater Mill museum\, cementing their deep interest in critical history. Rikki has been published in a number of peer reviewed journals\, most recently as a co-author of “Public History and Collective Transformation: A Case Study of Un/Learning the State” in History: the Journal of the Historical Association\, one of Britain’s leading peer-reviewed history journals.  Rikki is passionate about disrupting hierarchies\, promoting community care\, demystifying music making\, and giving young people the tools they need to thrive. When it’s not a literal pandemic\, Rikki is a skater with Providence Roller Derby under the alter ego\, RetroRocket. \n  \n  URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/regional-youth-summit-on-gender-equity/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NYS2021-Title-and-Social-Graphics_Instagram.png ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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:20211027T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T183000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064605 CREATED:20211020T202112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T204828Z UID:22681-1635352200-1635359400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop - Part 1 Using the Library of Congress Archives in Student Research and Historical Argumentation DESCRIPTION:On October 27 and November 3\, 4:30-6:30 p.m.\, we will have an amazing virtual two-part workshop with Lynne O’Hara from National History Day. This training is based on the Guide to Student Research and Historical Argumentation\, a publication co-produced by National History Day and the Library of Congress. Teachers will engage in active learning strategies designed to guide their students through the research process and develop a historical argument backed by evidence. Teachers will leave with materials adapted for their classroom\, copies of the guidebook\, and a plan for implementation in the 2021-2022 academic year. \non November 10 and 17\, also starting at 4:30 p.m.\, will be another set of virtual workshops. November 10 will feature the Rhode Island State Archives and the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. November 17 will feature the Rhode Island Historical Society and the Tomaquag Museum. We will showcase primary sources in these archives\, how students can access the physical materials\, what is available online or virtually in other ways\, and other secondary resources that students can incorporate in their research and final projects. \nThis is for teachers of grades 6-12 who participate or are considering their participation in National History Day! \nRegistration is required. Follow this link! \n*This project is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program\, coordinated by Waynesburg University.” URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/teacher-workshop-part-1-using-the-library-of-congress-archives-in-student-research-and-historical-argumentation/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Lovell-General-Hospital.jpg 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:20240328T064605 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:20240328T064605 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