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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211031 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 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:20211016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T113000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 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:20240328T101559 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:20240328T101559 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:20240328T101559 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:20240328T101559 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:20240328T101559 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:20240328T101559 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:20240328T101559 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:20240328T101559 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:20240328T101559 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T183000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211020T202144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T204849Z UID:22687-1635957000-1635964200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop - Part 2 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-2-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:20211110T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T183000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211020T202158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T204913Z UID:22688-1636561800-1636569000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop - Part 3 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-3-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:20211114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211110T185640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T200904Z UID:22725-1636891200-1636902000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Wiki Edit-a-Thon Study Break DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Work & Culture (part of the Rhode Island Historical Society) has collected (and in some cases begun!) articles on the five brilliant women featured in our recent exhibition “Rhode Island Women Create.” These pages all need different amounts of TLC… That’s where you come in!\nWhat you need to do to prepare: \n1. Create a Wikipedia account before the event\n2. Bring one or two music recommendations\n3. Be ready to edit\, research\, and/or write to your comfort level on these five amazing women! \nRSVP to dkrieger@rihs.org for the Zoom link! URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/wiki-edit-a-thon-study-break/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Wiki-Edit-a-thon-long.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T183000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211020T202213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T204810Z UID:22690-1637166600-1637173800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop - Part 4 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 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-4-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;VALUE=DATE:20211119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220220 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211112T175319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T161823Z UID:22737-1637280000-1645315199@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Unity & Liberty: Washington's Tour in Rhode Island DESCRIPTION:George Washington had spent years leading soldiers into battle in the Revolutionary War. But\, as the first President of the United States\, he faced a different kind of battle: uniting the thirteen colonies. Debates over the ratification of the Constitution\, which would establish the government we know today\, divided the nation. In an effort to develop a sense of national unity\, Washington went on a tour through the colonies in 1790. Perhaps the most important stop- Rhode Island! The state’s hesitancy to ratify the Constitution demanded special attention from the Commander in Chief. \nInspired by Nathaniel Philbrick’s latest work\, “Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy\,” we invite you to explore George Washington’s 1790 visit to Rhode Island through the Rhode Island Historical Society’s collection of historical artifacts. \nOpening November 19th at the John Brown House Museum. Exhibition included in the price of admission. See the John Brown House Museum visitation page for open hours and admissions prices. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/unity-liberty-washingtons-tour-in-rhode-island/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Unity-Liberty-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Brown House Museum":MAILTO:jbh@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211112T225836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T225836Z UID:22745-1637402400-1637409600@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. In conjunction with our Goff Lecture\, Scott Alexander\, the guide who led Nathaniel Philbrick through the streets of Providence’s College Hill\, will be delivering the tour. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/unseen-stories-providence-during-the-revolutionary-war-6/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/RIHS-Ticket-Template.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T180000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211109T223845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T223845Z UID:22719-1637427600-1637431200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:2021 Goff Lecture: Nathaniel Philbrick's Travels with George (VIRTUAL) DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off its bicentennial celebrations Saturday\, November 20 at 5pm with its annual Goff Lecture\, featuring award-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick speaking about his latest work\, Travels with George: In Search of Washington & His Legacy. \nTravels with George marks a new first-person voice for Philbrick\, weaving history and personal reflection into a single narrative. The book moves smoothly between the eighteenth and twenty-first centuries as we see the country through both Washington’s and Philbrick’s eyes.  At historic houses and landmarks\, Philbrick reports on the reinterpretations at work as he meets reenactors\, tour guides\, and other keepers of history’s flame. He paints a picture of eighteenth-century America as divided and fraught as it is today\, and he comes to understand how Washington compelled\, enticed\, stood up to\, and listened to the many different people he met along the way—and how his all-consuming belief in the Union helped to forge a nation. \nPhilbrick will be joined by RIHS Executive Director Dr. C. Morgan Grefe for a virtual reading and talk in which they will discuss Philbrick’s work\, his connections to Providence\, and dig into the complexities of Washington–the man and the myth–and how he is remembered in different ways across the country. This will be followed by a Q&A where guests will be able to pose their own questions to Philbrick. Registration is available at https://bit.ly/Goff2021. \nAs part of the weekend-long celebration\, the public is also invited to recreate part of Philbrick’s journey for themselves on Friday\, November 19 and Saturday\, November 20 at the John Brown House Museum. The museum will be offering free admission and the opening of a special display featuring more than twenty collection items related to Washington’s America. Guests can also join the guide who led Philbrick through the streets of Providence’s College Hill\, Scott Alexander\, who will be delivering his walking tour Unseen Stories: Providence During the Revolutionary War. Walking tour tickets are available now at rihs.org. \nNathaniel Philbrick is the author of In the Heart of the Sea\, winner of the National Book Award; Mayflower\, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize; Valiant Ambition\, winner of the George Washington Prize; Bunker Hill\, winner of the New England Book Award; In the Hurricane’s Eye; Sea of Glory; The Last Stand; Why Read Moby Dick?; Away Off Shore; and Second Wind. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/2021-goff-lecture-nathaniel-philbricks-travels-with-george-virtual/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Goff-Lecture-Tile.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211104T202639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T163150Z UID:22698-1638615600-1638633600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Winter Market and Festival DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Saturday\, December 4th from 11 am to 4 pm on the John Brown House Lawn for a day of winter festivities at the free RIHS Winter Market and Festival. The event will highlight local artisans\, musical performers\, storytellers\, and food vendors\, as well as “A Rhode Island Winter’s Tale\,” a new winter-themed exhibit on display inside of the John Brown House Museum. \nThis event will allow patrons to come together as a community in a safe and welcoming outdoor setting to celebrate the winter season and all of the diverse traditions that come along with it. \nLocal *storytellers and community groups will share their favorite winter-themed stories on the half-hour and guide participants through winter-themed crafts. There will be free *entertainment every hour with groups including the Rhode Island Kung Fu Club Lion Dancers opening the market\, the Voices of Christmas\, Saunderstown Weaving School\, and the Pawtuxet Rangers following throughout the day. Shop local *artisans offering pottery\, paper jewelry\, hand-dyed yarn\, prints\, cutlery\, clothing\, and even hot sauce\, all in time for the holiday season. Stay warm with food from our highlighted vendors Lulu’s Little Pancakes and heart-shaped empanadas from Matilda’s RI. Visitors can also take advantage of free museum admission for the day at the John Brown House Museum. \n*Local Artisans Include \n\nElisheva Goldberg (pottery)\nWendy Canniff (paper jewelry)\nSteve Duque (skateboard art)\nPepper Junction (hot sauce)\nJake Kenyon (Kenyarn hand dyed yarn)\nAnna McNeary (textiles and prints)\nAleksandra Azbel (print making)\nBao Vu (K-Zao Studio clothing)\nJoyce Kutty (Kutty Cutlery)\n\n*Storyteller List and Schedule \n\n11:30 am RILA (Magnolia Perez)\n12:30 pm SunRise Forever Foundation (Alice and Carla)\n1:30 pm Native American Flautist and Storyteller (Wesly Jennings)\n2:30 pm RIHS Teen Advisory Board\n3:30 pm Jewish Alliance of Greater RI (Michelle Cicchitelli)\n\n*Entertainment List and Schedule \n\n11 am RI Kung Fu Club Lion Dance and market opening ceremony\n12 pm Voices of Christmas performance\n1 pm Weaving Demonstration Saunderstown Weaving School\n2 pm RIHS Teen Advisory Board Winter Activity Extravaganza\n3 pm The Pawtuxet Rangers Fife and Drum Division URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/winter-market-and-festival/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/RIHS-Winter-Market-long-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220301 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211112T175823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T135837Z UID:22741-1638662400-1646092799@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:A Rhode Island Winter's Tale DESCRIPTION:The weather outside may be frightful\, but inside the John Brown House Museum\, it’s delightful! Celebrate the magic of winter in Rhode Island with a nostalgic glimpse into winter’s by-gone and explore how Rhode Islander’s have made the most of this frigid season.\n\nOpening December 5th at the John Brown House Museum. Exhibition included with the price of admission. See the John Brown House Museum visitation page for open hours and admissions prices. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/a-rhode-island-winters-tale/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A-Rhode-Island-Winters-Tale-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Brown House Museum":MAILTO:jbh@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220109T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211229T193549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T193550Z UID:22966-1641733200-1641740400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Valley Talks: The Battle of the Gravestones & The Saylesville Massacre of 1934 DESCRIPTION:Valley Talks\, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture\, begins Sunday\, January 9. All events are free and take place at 1 pm on Zoom. \nThe series will kick off with The Battle of the Gravestones & The Saylesville Massacre of 1934\, a talk by Secretary-Treasurer of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO Patrick Crowley. \nIn 1934\, workers across Rhode Island went on strike as part of one of the largest industrial actions in American history – the General Textile Strike. In the mill village of Saylesville\, workers fought a week-long street battle with deputy sheriffs and the National Guard. Two workers were killed in an event known as “The Saylesville Massacre.” But what if the story we tell about what happened on the streets of Saylesville is incomplete? This lecture helps round out the story\, taking it in a different direction.\nIndividuals can register for the talk by visiting: https://bit.ly/3GxHzvd \nPatrick Crowley is the Secretary-Treasurer of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO\, representing 80\,000 working women and men across Rhode Island. He’s been a union organizer for 25 years\, working at different times for the Teamsters Union\, the Hospital Workers Union\, and the National Education Association Rhode Island. He holds two Master’s Degrees in Labor Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and in History from the University of Rhode Island. Crowley serves on the boards of several organizations\, including Climate Jobs Rhode Island\, the Institute for Labor Studies and Research\, the United Way of Rhode Island’s Community Advisory Board\, and the board of directors of the Museum of Work and Culture Foundation. He is the author of a recent essay in the Rhode Island History journal about Civil Rights organizing on the Providence Waterfront during World War Two. In his spare time\, Crowley is a yoga teacher and mountain climber. He lives in Lincoln with his wife and son. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/valley-talks-the-battle-of-the-gravestones-the-saylesville-massacre-of-1934/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/crowley.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20220108T160111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T185940Z UID:23001-1642068000-1648746000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:“Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II” Smithsonian Poster Exhibition and Programs DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to present Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II\, a poster exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit will open on Thursday\, January 13\, 2022\, and will remain in the changing gallery through March.\nThe Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II poster exhibition traces the story of Japanese national and Japanese American incarceration during World War II and the people who survived it. Some 40 years later\, members of the Japanese American community led the nation to confront the wrong it had done—and urged Congress to make it right. \nBased on an original exhibition at the National Museum of American History\, the Righting a Wrong poster exhibition centers around eight core questions that encourage viewers to engage in a dialogue about how this happened and could it happen again. Embracing themes that are as relevant today as they were 75 years ago\, the poster exhibition brings forth themes of identity\, immigration\, prejudice\, civil rights\, courage\, and what it means to be an American. \nComplimenting the Smithsonian poster exhibit\, the Museum will also offer a short documentary\, musical reflections\, informational videos\, explanatory texts\, illustrative graphic novel panels\, a digital exhibit\, visual art\, and a book nook where visitors can learn about Japanese American experiences during this time period through classic children’s books. \nIn addition\, the Museum will host a variety of virtual programs over the course of the exhibit’s installation\, sponsored by the New England Japanese American Citizens League. These include: \nSunday\, January 23\, 1:00pm: “The Power of Objects”\nSmithsonian Museum Specialist and Righting a Wrong co-curator Noriko Sanefuji highlights the work being done to tell the story of Japanese American incarceration through artifacts.Individuals can register for the talk here: https://bit.ly/3yrn7t7 \nSaturday\, February 19\, 2022\, 1:00pm: “Day of Remembrance 2022: Executive Order 9066 and Its Legacies”\nKen Nomiyama (Tule Lake Committee) and Jim McIlwain (New England Japanese American Citizens League) will speak on the 80th Day of Remembrance\, discussing President Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 and its consequences during World War II and today. Individuals can register for the talk here: https://bit.ly/3HBNUGo \nSaturday\, March 12\, 2022\, 1:00pm: Family Memories: A Conversation About Camp and Its Aftermath\nDavid Sakura\, Ph.D. and Margie Yamamoto will engage in conversation about their experiences\, and their families’ experiences\, during and after World War II. This program will be moderated by Erin Aoyama\, Ph.D. candidate in American Studies\, Brown University. Individuals can register for the talk here: https://bit.ly/3gg50y7 \nFebruary: Video Program\, Title TBD\nIllustrator Rae Kuruhara celebrates Japanese American food culture by demonstrating how to make onigiri and spam musubi in two short videos and a comic. \n“Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II” was developed by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and adapted for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The traveling exhibition and poster exhibition are supported by a grant from the Asian Pacific American Initiatives Pool\, administered by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center; the Terasaki Family Foundation and C.L. Ehn & Ginger Lew. \nSITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington\, D.C.\, for more than 65 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art\, science and history\, which are shown wherever people live\, work and play. For exhibition description and tour schedules\, visit sites.si.edu. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/righting-a-wrong-japanese-americans-and-world-war-ii-smithsonian-poster-exhibition-and-programs/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Righting-a-Wrong-Tile-banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20220108T155121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T155121Z UID:22997-1642253400-1642258800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Slatersville: The End of Heaven\, Part 1 DESCRIPTION:As the young men and women return home from serving abroad in World War II\, the children of the late 1940s and 50s recall an idyllic and sheltered childhood that has been described as “heaven” by many who lived. But with the growing demands and changes within the textile industry\, their heaven would soon come to an abrupt and devastating end. This is part one of a two-part screening program. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/slatersville-the-end-of-heaven-part-1/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Screening,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/The-End-of-Heaven1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20220111T140803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T140803Z UID:23005-1642618800-1642622400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:RIHS Inside the Archives: “Providential Actions: The Rhode Island Historical Society and its Early Contemporaries” with Alea Henle DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off its free Inside the Archives series Wednesday\, January 19th at 7 pm with a virtual talk featuring librarian\, historian\, and author Alea Henle speaking about her work\, Rescued from Oblivion: Historical Cultures in the Early United States. \nRescued from Oblivion offers an account of the formation of historical culture and consciousness in the early United States. These societies\, including the RIHS\, laid the groundwork for professional practices that are still embraced today\, including collection policies\, distinctions between preservation of textual and non textual artifacts\, historical rituals and commemorations\, and more. At the same time\, officers of these early societies faced challenges to their historical authority from communities interested in preserving a broader range of materials and documenting more inclusive histories\, including fellow members\, popular historians\, white women\, and peoples of color. This session will explore the establishment of these organizations\, as well as the Rhode Island Historical Society’s role\, successes\, and challenges\, in gathering and protecting historical materials–and making them available for view.  \nRegistration is available at https://bit.ly/3EBflP3 \nRescued from Oblivion is available for purchase through the UMass Press. Individuals will receive 30% off of their purchase of her book\, as well as free shipping on their orders with the code MAS017. \nHenle is currently serving as the Head of Access & Borrow and is an Associate Librarian at Miami University (Ohio). Her recent book project\, Rescued from Oblivion: Historical Cultures in the Early United States (UMass Press)\, explores foundational moments in collecting and preserving historical materials. Her current research focuses on how people used postcards in the early twentieth century\, as featured on her blog at aleahenle.com. Henle’s work  \nInside the Archives is a free monthly series that pulls back the curtain on the Rhode Island Historical Society’s collections and offers insights into their modern relevance and accessibility. The series will include talks by historians and researchers\, previews of digitization and accessibility projects\, panels with other state archives and libraries\, and the opportunity to view materials from the collection. This series is a part of the RIHS’s Bicentennial Celebrations. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/rihs-inside-the-archives-providential-actions-the-rhode-island-historical-society-and-its-early-contemporaries-with-alea-henle/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/INSIDE-THE-ARCHIVES-2022-FREE-SERIES-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T143000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211229T194136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T172205Z UID:22968-1642942800-1642948200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Valley Talks: The Power of Objects DESCRIPTION:Valley Talks\, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture\, continues Sunday\, January 23 at 1pm on Zoom. \nIn this presentation\, Smithsonian Museum Specialist Noriko Sanefuji highlights the work being done to tell the story of Japanese American incarceration through artifacts. A co-curator of the original Smithsonian exhibit “Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II” (upon which the Museum of Work & Culture’s current temporary exhibition is based)\, Sanefuji’s presentation will reflect on how artifacts and objects are important in analyzing and synthesizing this history. \nIndividuals can register for the talk by visiting: https://bit.ly/3yrn7t7 \nThis program is sponsored by the New England Japanese American Citizens League. \nNoriko Sanefuji is a Museum Specialist at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) in Washington\, D.C. Her areas of focus are Japanese American and Asian Pacific American history and culture. Over the past fifteen years\, Sanefuji has worked on the preservation of Asian Pacific American history and culture\, organizing public programs and the collection of artifacts. She is the co-curator of “Righting a Wrong: the Japanese American Experience in World War II” (2017) and its traveling SITES exhibition (2019). Sanefuji has worked as a curator\, researcher\, educator\, program producer\, and docent coordinator. She has been producing the NMAH’s Day of Remembrance program for over ten years. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/valley-talks-the-power-of-objects/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211215T211952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T135537Z UID:22942-1643212800-1643216400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Workshop - Evaluating Sources when Researching Indigenous People in History DESCRIPTION:Join Indigenous Educator Leah Hopkins (Narragansett) for this virtual workshop for teachers and students embarking on teaching and researching Indigenous histories.  Though the workshop is organized by New England History Day coordinators\, the tips and guidance provided by Ms. Hopkins will surely be of interest to any teacher or student researching topics and histories with sensitivity and respect.  Ms. Hopkins will cover topics such as how to recognize bias in sources\, how to find Indigenous voices to include in your research\, and where to find Indigenous-produced sources. \nMs. Hopkins\, a mother\, educator\, culture bearer\, subsistence practitioner and museum professional\, is an enrolled member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island.  Ms. Hopkins works to develop and implement programs\, curricula and digital content for Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences about Native history\, culture\, values\, lifeways and practices. Ms. Hopkins holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of Rhode Island and has a background in museum and tribal education that spans over 10 years. She has worked at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center\, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)\, and other institutions. She is currently the Community Engagement Specialist at the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Brown University. \nThis is a joint webinar with partner coordinators at New England History Day programs. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Historical Society. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/RYRtfN7DzHbpKPso7 URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/virtual-teacher-workshop-evaluating-sources-when-researching-indigenous-people-in-history/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teacher Professional Development,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20220120T154200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T154316Z UID:23152-1643223600-1643227200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Narragansett 1822 Porter Launch and Drink in the History Kick-Off with the RIHS DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Narragansett Brewery on Wednesday\, January 26 at 7pm for the official launch of Narragansett’s latest creation: an 1822 Porter created especially for the RIHS’s bicentennial. This virtual event will feature a Q&A session with Narragansett’s Head Brewer Lee Lord\, who will offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on what goes into crafting a historic brew. \nTickets include a 4-pack of the 1822 Porter for guests to enjoy while Lord fields questions about her process. Tickets are $20 for RIHS members and $25 for non-members and are available at rihs.org. \nThis program is the first in the RIHS’s Drink in the History series\, which will pair Rhode Island beverage companies with historic talks throughout the year. Additional partners include: Dave’s Coffee\, White Dog Distilling\, Ceremony Tea\, Rhode Island Spirits\, Yacht Club Soda\, Sons of Liberty\, Little Maven Lemonade\, Sowam’s Cidery\, Granny Squibb’s Iced Tea\, Anchor & Hope Wine\, and Ellie’s. Ticket packages for the year are still available and feature 12-packs for the full series and 6-packs of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic programs. Packages can be purchased at rihs.org. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/narragansett-1822-porter-launch-and-drink-in-the-history-kick-off-with-the-rihs/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RIHS-Ticket-Template-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20220108T155528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T150636Z UID:22999-1643311800-1643317200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Slatersville: The End of Heaven\, Part 2 DESCRIPTION:As the young men and women return home from serving abroad in World War II\, the children of the late 1940s and 50s recall an idyllic and sheltered childhood that has been described as “heaven” by many who lived. But with the growing demands and changes within the textile industry\, their heaven would soon come to an abrupt and devastating end. This is part two of a two-part screening program. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/slatersville-the-end-of-heaven-part-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/The-End-of-Heaven2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T143000 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20211229T194524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T141943Z UID:22970-1644152400-1644157800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Valley Talks: Entangled Landscape DESCRIPTION:Valley Talks\, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture\, continues Sunday\, February 6 at 1pm on Zoom. \nIn this talk\, retired National Park Ranger Chuck Arning and member of the Nipmuc community Bruce Curliss discuss the Blackstone Valley\, and New England as a whole\, from the standpoint of how native communities and English settlers used and viewed the landscape. At the time of English arrival\, the New England landscape was not a wilderness; native peoples had been manipulating the landscape for over 1500 years. However\, the English saw the landscape as a frightening and mystifying wilderness\, while for the Native peoples it was home\, and not a wilderness at all. “Entangled Landscape” will also delve deeply into the complexities of language with regard to indigenous communities. \nIndividuals can register for the talk by visiting: https://bit.ly/327C9bC \nChuck Arning\, a retired National Park Service Interpretive Ranger\, logged 25 years in the\nservice. He produced\, wrote\, and hosted the award-winning cable television series Along the Blackstone for the National Park Service. Arning was awarded the 1997 National Freemen Tilden Award for Excellence in Interpretation from the National Park Service. In 2002\, with help from a wide variety of partners\, Arning was awarded the Freedom Star Award for his work on the Underground Railroad by the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. In 2014\, he was awarded the Leadership in Preservation Award by the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce and in 2017\, he was awarded the Bay State Legacy Award by the Massachusetts History Conference. Arning was the project manager for the widely acclaimed book\, Landscape of Industry – An Industrial History of the Blackstone Valley\, published by the University Press of New England in 2009. Arning continues his interest in history and non-profit museums and historical sites through his consulting business. He is a member of the American Antiquarian Society\, the National Council for Public History\, the New England Historical Association\, the American Association of State & Local History\, and the American Conference for Irish Studies. \nBruce F. Curliss (aka Star) is a pragmatic lifelong learner\, public speaker\, lecturer\, multimedia artist\, and member of the Nipmuc tribe. Curliss has been steeped in the tradition of the land of his ancestors which includes the Blackstone Valley\, finding the common relationship of his eastern woodland traditional lifeways and the history of what has transpired throughout that history. Curliss has served in several capacities for his community\, including as the Chairman of the MA Commission of Indian Affairs\, an elected Tribal Councilman\, and is referred to by the community as a wisdom keeper. His professional career\, spanning over 30 years\, has had him involved in many aspects of tribal communities from youth development\, economic development\, and governance on a national stage. Although he values his mainstream learning experiences as giving him opportunities\, he has held onto it as only what opens the door. It is the people and relationships that drive the change. Currently\, he is working in the for-profit world and enjoys as much of his free time exploring the waterways of his ancestors on his kayak. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/valley-talks-entangled-landscape/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Woon-River.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T191500 DTSTAMP:20240328T101559 CREATED:20220120T161345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185721Z UID:23153-1644516000-1644520500@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Romance After Dark DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday\, February 10th at 6pm for Romance After Dark\, a virtual evening filled with craft cocktails\, cheese samplings\, and conversations about some of the most romantic items in the RIHS collection. \nThe evening’s virtual program will include a cheese tasting with Edgewood Cheese Shop\, a peek at love tokens from Rhode Island history\, a cocktail demonstration by MXR\, a talk on the history of the wedding dress with textiles from the RIHS collections\, and Rhode Islanders sharing their love stories about partners\, friends\, and personal passions. \nGuests will be able to experience the perks of a romantic night out from the comfort and safety of their home\, with two available packages: “Cheesy Love Story” or “Love on the Rocks.” Packages will be available for pickup prior to the event. \nThe “Cheesy Love Story” package features a box of 5 cheese samples for two from the Edgewood Cheese Shop. Tickets are $35 for RIHS members and $40 for non-members. \nThe limited edition “Love on the Rocks” package includes the cheese box\, as well as the “Your Love is on Fire” box by MXR Cocktails. Featuring hand-selected\, fresh ingredients to craft four beverages\, with a splash of orange juice and cinnamon syrup\, this cocktail will ignite any heart ablaze. Kits are BYOB for customized preferences and can be used to create non-alcoholic mocktails. Tickets are $45 for RIHS members and $50 for non-members and are available now at rihs.org. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/romance-after-dark/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Romantic-After-Dark-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Brown House Museum":MAILTO:jbh@rihs.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR