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;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T113000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210928T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T183000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210925T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T123000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T113000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T113000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T180000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210920T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T180000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T113000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T113000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 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:20210910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210824T142237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T183228Z UID:22554-1631300400-1631304000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Archive Remix Film Festival Friday (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/ LOCATION:Aldrich House\, 110 Benevolent Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Screening,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ARFF-Image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T123000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210728T182856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T190847Z UID:22470-1631269800-1631277000@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-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/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:20210904T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210811T161120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T161120Z UID:22512-1630762200-1630767600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Labor Day Screening of Slatersville DESCRIPTION:SLATERSVILLE: America’s First Mill Village\, directed by Christian de Rezendes\, will be screened at the Museum on September 3 and September 4\, 2021 at 1:30 pm. Slatersville will premiere on Rhode Island PBS in the fall of 2022. While the MoWC has hosted previous screenings virtually\, this in-person event will combine two previously screened pieces\, leading up to a newly edited piece. The stories are titled “The Wedding Present with 27 Rooms\,” “Uncle Johnny”\, and “Anything but Brotherly.” Admission is free. Reservations are encouraged. RSVP at mowc@rihs.org. Seating is limited to 45. \nMuseum of Work & Culture’s Labor Day Celebration is sponsored by the Rhode Island Labor History Society. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/labor-day-screening-of-slatersville-2/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2020/01/Slatersville.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210811T161057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T161057Z UID:22510-1630675800-1630681200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Labor Day Screening of Slatersville DESCRIPTION:SLATERSVILLE: America’s First Mill Village\, directed by Christian de Rezendes\, will be screened at the Museum on September 3 and September 4\, 2021 at 1:30 pm. Slatersville will premiere on Rhode Island PBS in the fall of 2022. While the MoWC has hosted previous screenings virtually\, this in-person event will combine two previously screened pieces\, leading up to a newly edited piece. The stories are titled “The Wedding Present with 27 Rooms\,” “Uncle Johnny”\, and “Anything but Brotherly.” Admission is free. Reservations are encouraged. RSVP at mowc@rihs.org. Seating is limited to 45. \nMuseum of Work & Culture’s Labor Day Celebration is sponsored by the Rhode Island Labor History Society. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/labor-day-screening-of-slatersville/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2020/01/Slatersville.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T220000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210730T175804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T153820Z UID:22478-1629057600-1629064800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Ciné-Québec 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Work & Culture in conjunction with the Rhode Island International Film Festival will host its annual Ciné-Québec screening at the Rooftop at Providence G on Sunday\, August 15\, 8pm. The screening will feature a collection of new and dynamic films by Québecois filmmakers\, subtitled in English\, including: \n\n\nLes grandes claques | Directed by Annie St-Pierre | 2021 \n\n\nLa vie des êtres | Directed by Cédric Bérard-Patry | 2020 **World Premier** \n\n\nComme la neige au printemps | Directed by Marie-Ève Juste | 2020 \n\n\nFrimas | Directed by Marianne Farley | 2021 **International Premier** \n\n\nImelda 2: Le Notaire | Directed by Martin Villeneuve | 2020 \n\n\nLune | Directed by Zoé Pelchat | 2020 \n\n\nBabatoura | Directed by Guillaume Collin | 2021 \n\n\nGeneral admission is $10. Tickets are available online or on-site before the screenings. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/cine-quebec-2021/ LOCATION:Rooftop at Providence G\, 100 Dorrance Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903 CATEGORIES:Event,Screening,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CQ2021.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210730T185545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T185545Z UID:22483-1628964000-1628969400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:A Key into the 17th Century with Ben Crystal\, an Old Pronunciation English expert DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society in partnership with the National Parks Service Roger Williams Memorial on Saturday\, August 14th at 6pm for a free virtual program “A Key into the 17th Century.” Ben Crystal\, an Old Pronunciation English expert\, will break down the mechanics of the OPE dialect\, as well as recite passages written by Roger Williams and Shakespeare. This program will allow the audience to experience what it would have been like to listen to these iconic works spoken in the dialects of those who wrote them.  \nThis will be the first time in several hundred years that the sounds of Roger Williams’ works will be heard in its original pronunciation. To quote Roger Williams himself “A little Key may open a Box\, where lies a bunch of Keyes.” This experience will open the doors to a new perspective and understanding of what life in the 1600s was like. The program will encourage individuals to dive into their imagination and experience life in the 1600s. \nThe public can register for this free Zoom program by visiting https://bit.ly/2UQXIde \nCrystal is an actor\, author\, producer\, and explorer in original practices of Shakespeare rehearsal and production based out of Anglesea Wales\, UK. He has led original practice explorations for Shakespeare’s Globe\, the British Library\, and the British Council. He performed the title role in the world contemporary premier of Hamlet in Original Pronunciation\, and in 2012 was the curator and creative director for a CD of Shakespeare in Original Pronunciation for the British Library. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/a-key-into-the-17th-century-with-ben-crystal-an-old-pronunciation-english-expert/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Ben-crystal-photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T123000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210728T182815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T190905Z UID:22469-1628937000-1628944200@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/ 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:20210812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210616T162303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T195400Z UID:22363-1628793000-1628798400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Concerts Under the Elms: Elise Testone DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS LIMITED AND REQUIRED. \nJoin the RIHS for the return of Concerts Under the Elms! This year is the 24th season of the much-loved series and will feature ALL NEW bands\, as well as the chance to pre-order refreshments that can be picked up upon arrival on the John Brown House Lawn. \nJuly 8th will feature Elise Testone. Elise Testone and Michael Sullivan will be covering a variety of music from originals to soul/r&b/classic rock covers\, with the addition of some Jazz-influenced material as well. \nAll concerts will begin at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and coolers\, or to order picnic boxes courtesy of Pranzi or beverages courtesy of Bottles Fine Wine. \nPicnic boxes serve two and include a display of imported parma prosciutto\, wild boar soppressata\, salami\, pepperoni\, Parmigiano Reggiano\, provolone\, mozzarella\, blue cheese\, cheddar\, roasted walnuts\, artichoke hearts\, local honey\, fresh figs or dried apricots\, and an array of gourmet olives served with artisan breads. Boxes are $25 with a portion of the purchase benefitting the RIHS. Please note\, box orders must be placed at least 1 week before the concert. \nConcert registrants will receive details in their confirmation regarding how to order from Bottles Fine Wine for delivery to the event. \nConcerts Under the Elms are free for RIHS members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required and limited so register now by clicking here. For those interested in becoming a member\, annual memberships begin at $40 and can be purchased at rihs.org. \nOur great thanks to our event sponsors AAA Northeast and Esten & Richard\, as well as Brown University and The Washington Trust Company\, along with Bottles Fine Wine. \nWith protocols rapidly changing as the pandemic wanes\, we will frequently be updating our safety procedures for Concerts Under the Elms to ensure the comfort and safety of guests\, staff\, and performers. Registrants will receive an email the week of the concert to share the most up-to-date safety protocols and procedures. If you have any questions or concerns at any time\, please do not hesitate to call 401-331-8575 ext. 133 or email membership@rihs.org.ts URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/concert-under-the-elms-elsie-testone/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Elise_AmysBirthday-21.wm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210702T183952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T152735Z UID:22428-1627344000-1627775999@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Week DESCRIPTION:Welcome back\, teachers! During the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Teacher Appreciation Week–Tuesday\, July 26\, through Saturday\, July 31–we invite teachers to explore our Museums for free. Throughout the week\, teachers and their families get free admission (up to four people) at the John Brown House Museum and the Museum of Work & Culture\, where they can also enjoy a 20% discount on gift shop items. “Benefit Street: A Mile of History” walking tours will be discounted $5 per ticket for teachers and their guests (registration required by contacting jbh@rihs.org). In addition\, educators will save 25% at any membership level by joining the RIHS during Teacher Appreciation Week. Plus\, we have limited tickets set aside for our Thursday evening Concert Under the Elms with the Latin Essence Jazz Band. Registration is required. Contact Christopher Moore at cmoore@rihs.org for membership and concert information. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/teacher-appreciation-week/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/teacher-appreciation-week-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Wilson":MAILTO:jwilson@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210616T162627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T163706Z UID:22367-1626978600-1626984000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Concerts Under the Elms: Whiskey Rhode DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS LIMITED AND REQUIRED. \nJoin the RIHS for the return of Concerts Under the Elms! This year is the 24th season of the much-loved series and will feature ALL NEW bands\, as well as the chance to pre-order refreshments that can be picked up upon arrival on the John Brown House Lawn. \nJuly 22nd will feature Whiskey Rhode. The band has all seasoned musicians who enjoy playing music that audiences love to hear from artists that include; Tom Petty\, Billy Joel\, Lynryd Skynyrd\, Stevie Wonder\, The Beatles\, Stevie Ray Vaughn and other great classic rock and contemporary artists. \nAll concerts will begin at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and coolers\, or to order picnic boxes courtesy of Pranzi or beverages courtesy of Bottles Fine Wine. \nPicnic boxes serve two and include a display of imported parma prosciutto\, wild boar soppressata\, salami\, pepperoni\, Parmigiano Reggiano\, provolone\, mozzarella\, blue cheese\, cheddar\, roasted walnuts\, artichoke hearts\, local honey\, fresh figs or dried apricots\, and an array of gourmet olives served with artisan breads. Boxes are $25 with a portion of the purchase benefitting the RIHS. Please note\, box orders must be placed at least 1 week before the concert. \nConcert registrants will receive details in their confirmation regarding how to order from Bottles Fine Wine for delivery to the event. \nConcerts Under the Elms are free for RIHS members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required and limited so register now by clicking here. For those interested in becoming a member\, annual memberships begin at $40 and can be purchased at rihs.org. \nOur great thanks to our event sponsors AAA Northeast and Esten & Richard\, as well as Brown University and The Washington Trust Company\, along with Bottles Fine Wine. \nWith protocols rapidly changing as the pandemic wanes\, we will frequently be updating our safety procedures for Concerts Under the Elms to ensure the comfort and safety of guests\, staff\, and performers. Registrants will receive an email the week of the concert to share the most up-to-date safety protocols and procedures. If you have any questions or concerns at any time\, please do not hesitate to call 401-331-8575 ext. 133 or email membership@rihs.org.ts URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/concert-under-the-elms-whiskey-rhode/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210616T162449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T163724Z UID:22365-1626373800-1626379200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Concerts Under the Elms: Eight to the Bar DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS LIMITED AND REQUIRED. \nJoin the RIHS for the return of Concerts Under the Elms! This year is the 24th season of the much-loved series and will feature ALL NEW bands\, as well as the chance to pre-order refreshments that can be picked up upon arrival on the John Brown House Lawn. \nJuly 15th will feature Eight to the Bar. Drawing its musical influences from American roots music — swing\, boogie-woogie\, and Motown\, Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and vocal arrangements. \nAll concerts will begin at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and coolers\, or to order picnic boxes courtesy of Pranzi or beverages courtesy of Bottles Fine Wine. \nPicnic boxes serve two and include a display of imported parma prosciutto\, wild boar soppressata\, salami\, pepperoni\, Parmigiano Reggiano\, provolone\, mozzarella\, blue cheese\, cheddar\, roasted walnuts\, artichoke hearts\, local honey\, fresh figs or dried apricots\, and an array of gourmet olives served with artisan breads. Boxes are $25 with a portion of the purchase benefitting the RIHS. Please note\, box orders must be placed at least 1 week before the concert. \nConcert registrants will receive details in their confirmation regarding how to order from Bottles Fine Wine for delivery to the event. \nConcerts Under the Elms are free for RIHS members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required and limited so register now by clicking here. For those interested in becoming a member\, annual memberships begin at $40 and can be purchased at rihs.org. \nOur great thanks to our event sponsors AAA Northeast and Esten & Richard\, as well as Brown University and The Washington Trust Company\, along with Bottles Fine Wine. \nWith protocols rapidly changing as the pandemic wanes\, we will frequently be updating our safety procedures for Concerts Under the Elms to ensure the comfort and safety of guests\, staff\, and performers. Registrants will receive an email the week of the concert to share the most up-to-date safety protocols and procedures. If you have any questions or concerns at any time\, please do not hesitate to call 401-331-8575 ext. 133 or email membership@rihs.org.ts URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/concert-under-the-elms-eight-to-the-bar/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Smaller-swing-shot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210612T191253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T191727Z UID:22337-1626202800-1626206400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Slatersville Preview Screening: The War DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a virtual documentary screening on Tuesday\, July 13\, 2021 at 7:00 pm when critically acclaimed filmmaker Christian de Rezendes will present a segment of Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village: “The War.” This virtual event will also feature an introduction by and concluding Q&A with the filmmaker. \nIn this event\, documentarian de Rezendes will discuss his upcoming historical documentary series\, Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village\, which will premiere on Rhode Island PBS in 2022. “The War” covers World War II on the homefront in Slatersville and the achievements of the Kendall Company. This segment\, which will run about 30 minutes in length\, will also explore the correspondence between those at home with our soldiers abroad. \nRegister for this free virtual screening at https://bit.ly/3v59mwV. \n  \nThrough his company\, Breaking Branches Pictures (est. 1996)\, de Rezendes has produced critically acclaimed feature films including 41\, a documentary about the youngest victim of the Station Nightclub Fire\, Getting Out of Rhode Island\, a fully improvised dramedy feature\, Alzira’s Story\, the family inspired documentary\, and Raising Matty Christian\, a documentary about a man born without full limbs whose accomplishments inspired thousands. To date\, his work has received more than 35 filmmaking awards. Many of his twenty plus directing credits have been broadcast on PBS and screened internationally at film festivals. De Rezendes continues to direct\, film and edit promotional pieces for a wide variety of corporate\, non-profit and commercial clients as well as his own projects. For more information about Slatersville\, please visit www.firstmillvillage.com. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/slatersville-preview-screening-the-war/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Event,Screening,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SLiP8-Postcard-02.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T160000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210519T193910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T205847Z UID:22270-1626084000-1626451200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Then & Now: The Relevance of History in Today’s World - Summer Program for Teens DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society for a week-long exploration of how the events we see on the news and in social media were influenced by events from the past. We will explore topics such as language and identity\, suffrage\, immigration\, protest\, and the Black experience\, tracing how past events have affected our contemporary world\, and how we can harness that knowledge to shape our future. Students will meet at the Society’s Museum of Work & Culture in Woonsocket with the possibility of visits to our other sites. Students will have opportunities to work with primary resource materials (museum objects as well as archival materials)\, and meet museum and library staff. \nIn addition to learning about the history and contemporary state of the topics being covered\, students will grow their critical thinking skills and abilities to see connections to how past actions and events influence the contemporary world in ways both direct and indirect. They will then be able to apply those same skills as they consider ways that they can empower themselves to shape their future. This course aligns with Social Studies\, History\, and Civics. \nThis course is for Rhode Island middle and high school students age 12 and up\, and meets daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for one week.  Register for this free course through All Course Network at RIDE URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/then-now-the-relevance-of-history-in-todays-world-summer-program-for-teens/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210604T190321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T191705Z UID:22318-1624647600-1624654800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Québec National Holiday Virtual Concert with Genticorum DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Work & Culture\, in association with the Blackstone River Theatre of Cumberland\, RI\, and the Dana Center at Saint Anselm College of Manchester\, NH\, will present a virtual concert featuring the Québécois band\, Genticorum\, on Friday\, June 25 at 7:00pm. This event will celebrate La Saint-Jean-Baptiste\, Québec’s National Holiday.   \nOn June 25 at 7pm\, ticket holders can view the hour-long\, pre-recorded concert in a Zoom call with the band\, who will be answering fan questions live in the chat. Ticket holders will also be able to join an 8:00pm afterparty on Zoom with the members of Genticorum. The Zoom link will be sent out to all ticket holders on June 25 by 2 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and unlimited access to the concert recording will be available for 96 hours after the show. To purchase tickets\, visit https://bit.ly/3vShbHI.  \nThis virtual concert is made possible through the support of our generous sponsor\, Délégation du Québec in Boston. \n\nOver the past 20 years\, the traditional Québec group Genticorum has become a fixture on the international folk and Celtic music circuit. The band’s six albums met with critical acclaim in Canada\, the U.S.\, and Europe\, and their newest album was just nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards for “Best Ensemble” and “Best Traditional Record.” Firmly rooted in the soil of their native land\, the energetic and original traditional power trio weaves precise and intricate fiddle\, flute\, and accordion work along with gorgeous vocal harmonies\, energetic foot percussion\, and guitar accompaniment into a high-energy musical feast. Their distinctive sound\, sense of humor\, and stage presence always make for an amazing show. Genticorum has given more than 1\,000 concerts in more than 15 countries. \nPascal Gemme (fiddle\, feet\, voice) is widely recognized as a cultural ambassador for Québécois music. Yann Falquet is one of the most active and creative acoustic guitar players in the Québécois and New England music scenes. Since completing a bachelor’s degree in jazz\, he has developed his own personal guitar style for Québec folk music. Nicholas Williams has developed a reputation as a versatile and sought-after musician in the traditional music scenes of Québec and New England. His rhythmic yet nuanced style of flute-playing draws from Irish and Scottish traditions\, as well as from his studies of classical North Indian music.  \nOne of the most important holidays in Québec\, as well as in French Canada more broadly\, is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. Celebrated annually on June 24th\, it’s commonly referred to as La Saint-Jean. The general origin of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day comes from pre-Christian rituals around the time of the summer solstice on June 21. As Catholicism spread into France\, the summer solstice celebrations evolved during the 5th century into the feast day of John the Baptist. Traditionally\, bonfires would take place on the evening of June 24 in order to honor the saint. Designed to promote Québécois language and culture\, the first “official” Saint-Jean-Baptiste festival in Montreal occurred on June 24\, 1834. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/quebec-national-holiday-virtual-concert-with-genticorum/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Concert,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Genticorum-concert-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210616T161702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T163818Z UID:22359-1624559400-1624564800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Concerts Under the Elms: The Vox Hunters DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS LIMITED AND REQUIRED. \nJoin the RIHS for the return of Concerts Under the Elms! This year is the 24th season of the much-loved series and will feature ALL NEW bands\, as well as the chance to pre-order refreshments that can be picked up upon arrival on the John Brown House Lawn. \nJune 24th will feature The Vox Hunters. With a pair of oft-harmonizing voices tastefully garnished with fiddle\, free-reeds\, and tenor guitar\, The Vox Hunters offer an all-natural connection to the living tradition of folk music. \nAll concerts will begin at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and coolers\, or to order picnic boxes courtesy of Pranzi or beverages courtesy of Bottles Fine Wine. \nPicnic boxes serve two and include a display of imported parma prosciutto\, wild boar soppressata\, salami\, pepperoni\, Parmigiano Reggiano\, provolone\, mozzarella\, blue cheese\, cheddar\, roasted walnuts\, artichoke hearts\, local honey\, fresh figs or dried apricots\, and an array of gourmet olives served with artisan breads. Boxes are $25 with a portion of the purchase benefitting the RIHS. \nConcert registrants will receive details in their confirmation regarding how to order from Bottles Fine Wine for delivery to the event. \nConcerts Under the Elms are free for RIHS members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required and limited so register now by clicking here. For those interested in becoming a member\, annual memberships begin at $40 and can be purchased at rihs.org. \nOur great thanks to our event sponsors AAA Northeast and Esten & Richard\, as well as Brown University and The Washington Trust Company\, along with Bottles Fine Wine. \nWith protocols rapidly changing as the pandemic wanes\, we will frequently be updating our safety procedures for Concerts Under the Elms to ensure the comfort and safety of guests\, staff\, and performers. Registrants will receive an email the week of the concert to share the most up-to-date safety protocols and procedures. If you have any questions or concerns at any time\, please do not hesitate to call 401-331-8575 ext. 133 or email membership@rihs.org.ts URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/concert-under-the-elms-the-vox-hunters/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Vox1-1-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T173000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210517T142134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T173007Z UID:22261-1623168000-1623173400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Putting Down Roots: Revitalizing the John Brown House Museum’s Great Lawn DESCRIPTION:The location of more than 100 concerts\, the starting point of thousands of walking tours\, and a beautiful spot of quiet contemplation for countless visitors\, the great lawn of the John Brown House became a shadow of its former self as its ancient elms were ravaged by Dutch Elm Disease. It became clear to the Rhode Island Historical Society\, the stewards of the property\, that drastic action would need to be taken to bring life back to one of the largest\, publicly accessible greenspaces on Benefit Street. In this talk\, RIHS Executive Director C. Morgan Grefe will explore how the RIHS approached its revitalization plan and process\, known as “Putting Down Roots\,” to not replicate this historic landscape\, but rather seek inspiration from the past\, with an eye to sustainability\, climate changes\, and the evolving needs of our communities. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/putting-down-roots-revitalizing-the-john-brown-house-museums-great-lawn/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/6857377-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T044431 CREATED:20210426T204235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T234352Z UID:22228-1622138400-1622145600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Come Together: Taking a Stand in 1960s Rhode Island DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday\, May 27 for “Come Together: Taking a Stand in 1960s Rhode Island\,” a virtual fundraising gala. \nThis year’s event will highlight the music\, fashion\, and passion that made the 1960s a transformative decade in our state and nation. \nThe evening will feature: \n\nA presentation honoring History Maker recipient Clifford R. Montiero\, for his decades of taking a stand in Rhode Island\, working tirelessly to increase access\, opportunity and equality.\n“Protest Goes Pop: Music Takes a Stand (Sort of) in the ’60s\,” an exploration of the history of protest music with Brown University Senior Lecturer Emeritus Luther Spoehr.\n“Beyond Bell Bottoms\,” a look at our collection of 1960s fashion by local designer Connie Hicks\, as well as pieces from the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History.\nMusical performances of songs from the 60s by Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts\, archival film footage\, cocktail how-tos\, trivia and much more!\n\nVIPs will receive access to private breakout rooms hosted by RIHS staff with exclusive content from our collections\, as well as a private concert by the Good Living Band taking audience requests. \nAll guests will also receive a pre-emailed party packet  featuring cocktail recipes\, playlists\, fashion tips\, slang sheets\, cutout decorations\, and everything you’ll need to transport yourself to the swinging sixties. You dig? \nWant some munchies? Order a boxed dinner from Pranzi\, with options including Chicken Piccata\, Beef Tips in Burgundy Sauce\, New England White Fish\, and Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps. All dinners also include dessert and will be available for pickup the day of the event. \nSo don’t be a square! Tune in\, turn on and take a seat as we celebrate those who took a stand. \nGeneral Admission is $40 per Zoom connection and VIP Admission is $60 per Zoom connection. Buy your tickets here! URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/come-together-taking-a-stand-in-1960s-rhode-island/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Come-Together-Invite-5-3-21-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR