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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220609T203053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T145146Z UID:23587-1654848000-1664038800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:“Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program\, 1942-1964\,” Smithsonian Poster Exhibition and “This Kind of Love\, Our Love: Latino Stories in the Blackstone Valley\, 1960s-Today” DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Work & Culture\, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society and Smithsonian Affiliate\, is excited to present “Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program\, 1942-1964\,” a bilingual poster exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution with images and interviews by documentary photographer Leonard Nadel. The exhibit will open on Friday\, June 10\, and will remain in the changing gallery through September 24. \nFacing labor shortages on the home front during World War II\, the United States initiated a series of agreements with Mexico to recruit guest workers for American farms and railroads. The Emergency Farm Labor Program\, more familiarly known as the Bracero Program\, enabled approximately 2 million Mexicans to enter the United States. While the work was often grueling\, the program offered participants economic opportunity. The contributions made by these laborers have had a significant impact on the political\, economic\, and social climate of both the United States and Mexico. Also on display at the Museum will be panels that present stories of how the Bracero Program made its way to Rhode Island. \nComplimenting the Smithsonian poster exhibit\, the Museum\, in partnership with Rhode Island Latino Arts\, will present “This Kind of Love\, Our Love: Latino Stories in the Blackstone Valley\, 1960s-Today.” “This Kind of Love” continues the themes of “Bittersweet Harvest” locally\, presenting the history of Latino settlement and community-building over the past half-century in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley region\, from Central Falls to Woonsocket. Historical artifacts\, an art installation\, and collected oral histories will complement the informational posters\, making these stories come alive. \n“Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program\, 1942-1964” was organized by the National Museum of American History in partnership with the SITES\, and received federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool\, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. \nFunding provided in part by a grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities\, through the Rhode Island Culture\, Humanities\, and Arts Recovery Grant (RI CHARG) program. This program was made possible thanks to the National Endowment for the Humanities\, via funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/bittersweet-harvest-the-bracero-program-1942-1964-smithsonian-poster-exhibition-and-this-kind-of-love-our-love-latino-stories-in-the-blackstone-valley-1960s-today/ 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/2022/06/Untitled-design-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220629T210222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T180940Z UID:23638-1656489600-1672506000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:The Gaspee Legacy: Resistance or Treason? DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Gaspee Affair\, Rhode Island Historical Society invites the public to explore this chapter in our state’s history with The Gaspee Legacy: Resistance or Treason? at the John Brown House Museum. \nThis exhibit\, on display through December\, explores the events that immediately preceded the Gaspee Affair\, what occurred on that June evening\, and the legacy of the investigations that followed and the response throughout the colonies and Britain. Visitors will also see more than 15 items from the RIHS collections related to the Affair\, including John Brown’s cane engraved with the Gaspee’s name and rumored to be constructed of wood from the Gaspee. \nThe Museum is open Tuesday-Friday from 1-4pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/the-gaspee-legacy-resistance-of-treason/ 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/2022/06/Gaspee-Legacy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T213000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220817T183246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T183541Z UID:23807-1661455800-1661463000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:1922 Jubilee Gala DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday\, August 25\, for the third of its Bicentennial Jubilees\, a 1922 Jubilee Gala at the Squantum Association. \nThe evening will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a Club House Cocktail Reception with passed hors d’oeuvres\, a signature cocktail\, a jazz trio\, and a tribute to the centennial of Rhode Island radio\, including a radio panel exhibit and a performance of a 1920s-inspired radio play. At 6:30 p.m. guests will move to the Bake House for a seated dinner\, including wine service\, a selection of three entrees\, and insights into the Association’s connections to Prohibition\, all with screenings of period silent films from the RIHS collections serving as a backdrop. \nAt 7:30 p.m. the After Party will literally start with a bang and feature music from the 17-piece New Providence Big Band\, dance performances by the flappers from Chifferobe\, a dessert bar\, and more! \nTickets for the After Party are still available for $50 and can be purchased at rihs.org. \nThe 1922 Jubilee is a part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Celebrations\, sponsored by Amica Insurance\, as well as Bank of America. Support for the gala was also provided by Gold Sponsors Mr. & Dr. Barry & Kathleen Hittner\, Silver Sponsor KCI Paving & Concrete\, and Bronze Sponsors Chifferobe Atelier\, Partridge\, Snow\, and Hahn\, LLP\, Brewster Thornton Group Architects\, iHeart Media\, Mandel & Tracy\, LLC\, Mullen\, Scorpio\, & Cirelli\, Premier Employee Benefits New England\, Judith Potter Photography\, Bottles Fine Wine\, and George & Betsey Goodwin. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/23807/ LOCATION:Squantum Association\, 947 Veterans Memorial Pkwy\, Riverside\, RI\, 02915\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1922-Save-The-Date.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T163000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220823T162625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T162632Z UID:23821-1662199200-1662222600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Labor Day at the Museum of Work & Culture DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of Work & Culture\, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society\, on Saturday\, Sept. 3\, 2022\, as they celebrate Labor Day with free admission and events for the whole family. \nAt 10 a.m.\, the museum will host a panel on Latino labor history in Rhode Island that will shed light on some of the themes in the current changing gallery shows\, Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program\, 1942-1964 and “This Kind of Love\, Our Love”: Latino Stories in the Blackstone Valley\, 1960s-Today. The panel will be moderated by University of Rhode Island Professor Emeritus Scott Molloy and will feature Progreso Latino Executive Director Mario Bueno\, Fuerza Laboral Executive Director Heiny Maldonado\, RI Latino Arts Executive Director Marta V. Martínez and RI AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Patrick Crowley. \nThe museum will also begin its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by kicking off its weekly Spanish-language museum tours. The first tour will begin at 11 a.m. and be led by Woonsocket City Councilwoman and VIDA Church Pastor Valerie Gonzalez\, and the second will begin at 2 p.m. and be led by Miss Woonsocket 2021\, Kaitlynne Santana. \nAt 3 p.m.\, filmmaker Christian de Rezendes will present a preview of season one of his documentary series\, Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village. Following the screening\, de Rezendes will host a panel featuring participants and the creative team of the series including Gail Denomme\, co-producer; Joey DeFrancesco\, co-writer; Stephen Gilbane\, composer; and Barbara Tucker\, Slater historian and author/project consultant. \nThis free event is sponsored by the RI Labor History Society. This program is also part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Celebrations\, sponsored by Amica Insurance. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/labor-day-at-the-museum-of-work-culture/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2019/11/Museum-of-Work-and-Culture-exterior-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220902T205155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T182746Z UID:23843-1663405200-1663434000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Smithsonian Museum Day DESCRIPTION:Museum Day returns on Saturday\, September 17\, 2022. \nMuseum Day brings together museums\, zoos\, and cultural centers from all 50 states to offer free admission to all Museum Day ticket holders and represents a national commitment to access\, equality\, and inclusion. \nMuseum Day goes beyond getting visitors through museum doors — it acts as a springboard to empower and help advance the hopes and ambitions of the public\, particularly school-aged children\, and those in underrepresented communities. Join us as we celebrate this year’s theme\, the American Experience. \nSmithsonian Affiliates will be highlighted on the website with the words Smithsonian Affiliate Museum and an orange circle. \nWhere will your curiosity lead you this Museum Day?\nGet your ticket here: https://bit.ly/3cOvF6V URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/smithsonian-museum-day-2/ LOCATION:The John Brown House Museum\, 52 Power St\, Providence\, RI\, 02906-1012\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Copy-of-John_Brown_House_2013-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T183000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220829T171753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T171808Z UID:23839-1663781400-1663785000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Black Ink on Whtie Paper: The African American Press in Rhode Island DESCRIPTION:Join Stages of Freedom and the RIHS as they unveil their newest exhibit; “Black Ink on Whtie Paper: The African American Press in Rhode Island”. Dr. J. Stanely Lemons will talk about John Carter Minkins\, the nation’s first Black editor of an all-white newspaper\, who had a 63-year career as a journalist in Rhode Island. Wednesday\, September 21\, 5:30pm\, RIHS\, Aldrich House\, 110 Benevolent Street\, Providence. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. \nRegister here: https://form.jotform.com/222343788175160. \nFunded by The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities & The Herman H. Rose Media Access Fund. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/23839/ LOCATION:Aldrich House\, 110 Benevolent Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RI-Black-Press-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T143000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220829T153827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T154014Z UID:23836-1664024400-1664029800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Drink in the History: Sowams Cider Works DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Sowams Cider Works\, on Saturday\, September 24 at 1 p.m. for the continuation of Drink in the History\, a year-long series pairing RI beverages with history talks. \nThe program will be hosted at the Sowams Cider Works where guests will have the opportunity to explore the creation of traditional ciders using heritage varietals of apples. Proprietor Spencer Morris will guide participants through his orchard\, offering insights into the process of selecting and growing heritage apple varietals meant for the creation of cider. Guests will then return to the tasting room to sample four selections of hard cider created using varietals native to Rhode Island and enjoy a sampling of cheese. \nTickets are $35 for RIHS members and $40 for non-members and can be purchased at rihs.org. \nPlease note that participants will need to drive approximately six minutes between the orchard and the tasting room. Those wishing to take part in the tour of the orchard should be prepared for uneven terrain and dress appropriately with suitable footwear. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/drink-in-the-history-sowams-cider-works/ LOCATION:Sowams Cider Works\, 98 Child St\, Warren\, RI\, 02885\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Untitled-design-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220829T153005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T153006Z UID:23834-1664391600-1664395200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Inside the Archives: The Art of Then with What Cheer Writers Group DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society continues its free Inside the Archives series Wednesday\, September 28\, 7 p.m. with a virtual panel hosted by the What Cheer Writers Club highlighting the varied collections of Rhode Island’s archives. \nArchivists from the Rhode Island Historical Society\, along with the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society\, Rhode Island State Archives\, Tomaquag Museum\, and Wanderground Lesbian Archives/Library will showcase artifacts from our state’s activist movements and offer insights into their collections\, including how local writers can access materials to support\, inspire and substantiate their creative projects. \nRegistration is available at https://bit.ly/RIArchives \nThis event was made possible through a grant funded by the National Writing Project as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking program\, as well as the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Sponsor\, Amica Insurance. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/inside-the-archives-the-art-of-then-with-what-cheer-writers-group/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220913T200140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T155558Z UID:23851-1664650800-1664654400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Archive Remix Film Festival Premiere DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society will premiere its 2nd Annual Archive Remix Film Festival on Saturday\, October 1 at 7pm at Blackstone Valley Tourism in Pawtucket. This outdoor screening 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. \n“As an archivist\, there’s nothing more gratifying than seeing the materials in your care put to use\,” says Archivist and Curator of MIAC Becca Bender. “We’re particularly excited to see how the Remix participants extract new meaning from the RIHS film collections through creative reuse.” \nGates will open for the outdoor screening at 6:30pm. Due to inclement weather\, the event will move indoors to the Blackstone Valley Tourism’s theatre\, located directly across the street from Slater Mill. \nThis event is made possible in part with support from Amica Insurance and the Rhode Island Foundation\, as well as event partners LittleFire and the National Park Service. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/2nd-annual-archive-remix-film-festival-premiere/ LOCATION:Blackstone Valley Tourism\, Pawtucket Visitor Center\, 175 Main Street\, Pawtucket\, RI\, 02860 CATEGORIES:Event,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ARFF_2021_PXL_20210911_233454747-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220906T201516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T201516Z UID:23846-1664791200-1664798400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Educational Program for Homeschool Families DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, October 3\, the Museum of Work and Culture\, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society\, and the Woonsocket Harris Public Library will host the first program in their bi-monthly free educational series for homeschool families. \nThe program will begin at the Museum at 10:00am\, where families will gather on the mill floor to learn the history of child labor and unionization. Children will be introduced to the important vocabulary terms related to work and labor and try some of the jobs young people would have been expected to perform in mills at the turn of the 20th-century. They will then work in teams to come to a collective bargaining agreement in a labor union simulation activity. \nAt 11:00am\, participants will move to the Woonsocket Harris Public Library where the children will explore other means of resolving labor disputes\, including strikes\, by creating picket signs and writing marching chants. \nSpace is limited and registration is required. Please email mowc@rihs.org for reservations. \nFuture program dates include: \nMonday\, December 5: Global Holiday Traditions\nMonday\, February 6: Immigration in the Blackstone Valley\nMonday\, April 3: From Fiber to Fabric URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/educational-program-for-homeschool-families/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Carol-Dandrade-6-of-30-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20221011T141050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T141051Z UID:23875-1665685800-1665689400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Archive Remix Film Festival: Warwick Center for the Arts DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society will screen its 2nd Annual Archive Remix Film Festival on Thursday\, Oct. 13\, at 6:30 p.m.\, at the Warwick Center for the Arts. This screening will present an hour long program of 14 3-minute creative remixes by local filmmakers using materials from the RIHS Moving Image and Audio Collection (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. \nThis event is made possible in part with support from Amica Insurance and a Rhode Island Foundation Community Grant\, as well as event partners LittleFire and the National Park Service. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/archive-remix-film-festival-warwick-center-for-the-arts/ LOCATION:Warwick Center for the Arts\, 3259 Post Rd\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9E4D9011-FDCF-4F85-A2BC-C56EBC9535DB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20221017T204254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T160449Z UID:23890-1665820800-1680282000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Hollywood Comes to Woonsocket Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Get starstruck by the glitz\, glamour\, and extraordinary talent of over a century of entertainers and productions at Woonsocket’s six historic theaters! URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/hollywood-comes-to-woonsocket-exhibit/ 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/2022/10/mwc-hctw-promo-image03.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220510T144840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T144840Z UID:23473-1666191600-1666198800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Then & Now: The Relevance of History in Today’s World - weekly after-school program for teens DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society for an exploration of how the events we see on the news and in social media were influenced by events from the past. During this five-session after school program\, 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 professionals in the museum and history fields. \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 is an after-school course for Rhode Island students in grades 6 to 12 that are at least 12 years old.  It meets weekly on Wednesdays from October 19 to November 16\, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  This free course is available by lottery through the Rhode Island Department of Education’s All Course Network.  Visit EnrollRI to register. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/then-now-the-relevance-of-history-in-todays-world-weekly-after-school-program-for-teens/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Then-and-Now-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220926T163031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T163031Z UID:23861-1666785600-1666789200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Rhode Island LGBTQ+ Archival Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Join AARP Rhode Island\, the Providence Public Library and the Rhode Island Historical Society on Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. CT | 10:00 a.m. MT | 9:00 a.m. PT for a FREE virtual event showcasing Rhode Island LGBTQ+ archival film footage. \nThe screening will showcase film footage from the Rhode Island LGBTQ+ Community Archive and audio-video recordings from the Rhode Island Historical Society holdings. Topics include Pride parade and celebrations\, LGBTQ youth\, and creating LGBTQ spaces (bars\, performances\, etc.). Learn about the importance of film and audio archives to researchers and historians and how you can best preserve your own home movies. \nPreserving historical evidence is important so that we can learn from the past and celebrate the communities and lives of those who came before us. Engaging with archival records of the LGBTQ+ experience can be emotional\, especially since materials may contain a reflection of oppression and trauma. The program’s goal is to celebrate the lives of LGBTQ+ people in Rhode Island and to honor their legacy with preservation. \nThis event is FREE\, but registration is REQUIRED. Please do not opt out of event-related emails\, as you will be emailed a link to join the class via Zoom prior to the event. \nYou can register for the event here: https://events.aarp.org/event/589b3d5d-b445-48cc-ae55-76a2ab4f0bb6/summary \nFor more information\, contact AARP Rhode Island at riaarp@aarp.org. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/virtual-rhode-island-lgbtq-archival-film-screening/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Screening,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220510T144936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T144936Z UID:23476-1666796400-1666803600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Then & Now: The Relevance of History in Today’s World - weekly after-school program for teens DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society for an exploration of how the events we see on the news and in social media were influenced by events from the past. During this five-session after school program\, 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 professionals in the museum and history fields. \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 is an after-school course for Rhode Island students in grades 6 to 12 that are at least 12 years old.  It meets weekly on Wednesdays from October 19 to November 16\, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  This free course is available by lottery through the Rhode Island Department of Education’s All Course Network.  Visit EnrollRI to register. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/then-now-the-relevance-of-history-in-todays-world-weekly-after-school-program-for-teens-2/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Then-and-Now-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20221012T165005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T144535Z UID:23883-1667145600-1667149200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Drink in the History with Hard-Pressed Cider DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Hard Pressed Cider Company on Sunday\, October 30 at 4 p.m. at Windmist Farm in Jamestown for the continuation of Drink in the History\, a yearlong series pairing RI beverages with history talks. \nHard Pressed Cider Company co-founders Rob & Jaclyn Swanson will discuss the history of donuts and apple cider\, and the process for creating their products. Guests will have the opportunity to sample cold or warm cider\, and freshly made apple cider donuts. \nThe event will also include a presentation by Ethan Kincaid\, who has been metal detecting on Conanicut Island for many years. Kincaid will discuss his findings from across the island\, including materials dating from the American Revolution. \nDrink in the History is part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Celebrations\, sponsored by Amica Insurance. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/drink-in-the-history-with-hard-pressed-cider/ LOCATION:Windmist Farm\, 71 Weeden Ln\, Jamestown\, RI\, 02835\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled-design-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220510T145006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T145006Z UID:23477-1667401200-1667408400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Then & Now: The Relevance of History in Today’s World - weekly after-school program for teens DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society for an exploration of how the events we see on the news and in social media were influenced by events from the past. During this five-session after school program\, 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 professionals in the museum and history fields. \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 is an after-school course for Rhode Island students in grades 6 to 12 that are at least 12 years old.  It meets weekly on Wednesdays from October 19 to November 16\, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  This free course is available by lottery through the Rhode Island Department of Education’s All Course Network.  Visit EnrollRI to register. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/then-now-the-relevance-of-history-in-todays-world-weekly-after-school-program-for-teens-3/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Then-and-Now-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20220510T145019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T145019Z UID:23478-1668006000-1668013200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Then & Now: The Relevance of History in Today’s World - weekly after-school program for teens DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society for an exploration of how the events we see on the news and in social media were influenced by events from the past. During this five-session after school program\, 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 professionals in the museum and history fields. \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 is an after-school course for Rhode Island students in grades 6 to 12 that are at least 12 years old.  It meets weekly on Wednesdays from October 19 to November 16\, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  This free course is available by lottery through the Rhode Island Department of Education’s All Course Network.  Visit EnrollRI to register. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/then-now-the-relevance-of-history-in-todays-world-weekly-after-school-program-for-teens-4/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Then-and-Now-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Geralyn Ducady":MAILTO:gducady@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20221102T155723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T155724Z UID:23906-1668533400-1668540600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:The Color of Care Documentary Screening DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University on Tuesday\, Nov. 15\, at 5:30 p.m.\, for a screening of the Smithsonian Channel documentary The Color of Care\, followed by a panel discussion featuring leaders from Rhode Island’s health care community. \nThe Color of Care chronicles how people of color suffer from systemically substandard health care. COVID-19 exposed what they have long understood and lived: they do not receive the same level of care. Produced by Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions and directed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning director Yance Ford\, the film traces the origins of racial health disparities to practices that began during slavery and continue today. Using moving personal testimony\, expert interviews and disturbing data\, the film reveals the impact of racism on health\, serving as an urgent warning of what must be done to save lives. \nFollowing the screening\, local health care leaders will offer insight into health care in Rhode Island. The panel will be moderated by Patricia Poitevien\, MD\, senior associate dean for diversity\, equity and inclusion at the Warren Alpert Medical School. Panelists include Joseph A. Diaz\, MD\, MPH\, associate dean for multicultural affairs and associate professor of medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School\, and Anais Ovalle\, MD\, infectious disease specialist and director\, Population Health Track\, Care New England. \nTickets are free\, but registration is required at rihs.org. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/the-color-of-care-documentary-screening/ LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond St\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TCOC_8.5x11_150dpi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20221108T210723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T213319Z UID:23914-1669923000-1669928400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday\, December 1\, for Austen-inspired holiday cheer with Barker Playhouse’s production of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley. \nExpanding on the world of Jane Austen’s beloved Pride & Prejudice\, The Wickhams takes place at the estate of Elizabeth and Darcy during the height of holiday preparations. A no-nonsense housekeeper\, a spirited new maid\, and a lovesick\, enterprising footman see their work interrupted by a stream of guests from upstairs\, including an unexpected late-night visit from George Wickham\, Lydia’s rogue of a husband and Mr. Darcy’s sworn enemy. \nPrior to the performance\, guests will be treated to light refreshments featuring regency-era holiday treats\, including mulled wine and mince pies. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\, and the production will begin at 7:30 p.m. \nTickets are $25 and can be purchased at rihs.org. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/the-wickhams-christmas-at-pemberley/ LOCATION:The Barker Playhouse\, 400 Benefit Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/barker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20221116T190959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T191000Z UID:23943-1670065200-1670079600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:1972 Jubilee DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Saturday\, Dec. 3\, for its 1972 Jubilee\, the final of its quarterly Bicentennial Jubilee series. The day will feature free exhibits\, presentations and performances at the Aldrich House from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. \nThe day’s programming is inspired by President Richard Nixon’s 1972 historic visit to China\, and will also serve as the launch of the RIHS’s 2023 theme: Rhode Island and the World. Program attendees will enjoy a variety of ways to celebrate Rhode Island’s connections to Chinese history and culture. Presentations will include a demonstration of a Chinese tea ceremony by the proprietor of Ceremony\, Michelle Cheng and a performance by the lion dancers of the Rhode Island Kung Fu Club. Guests will also be able to sample traditional Chinese fare from local providers and get a head start on their holiday shopping with an outdoor market featuring local artisans organized by Ohanga. Visitors will also be able to view RIHS collection items\, including material related to the China Trade\, a panel exhibit on the history of Providence’s Chinatown and footage from our film collection. \nThe 1972 Jubilee is part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Celebrations\, sponsored by Amica Insurance\, as well as Bank of America. The Jubilee is also made possible with the support of the Rhode Island Foundation and Centerville Bank. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/1972-jubilee/ LOCATION:Aldrich House\, 110 Benevolent Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/File_000-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T173000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20221115T214401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T214401Z UID:23940-1670085000-1670088600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Drink in the History: Milk and Cookies with Wright's Dairy Farm DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Saturday\, Dec. 3\, at 4:30 p.m.\, for the conclusion of Drink in the History\, a yearlong series pairing RI beverages with history talks. \nThe program will celebrate the bicentennial of Clement C. Moore’s beloved Christmas poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas\,” considered to be the most recited work in the library of English literature. Wright’s Dairy Farm will add to the holiday spirit by offering the classic pairing of milk & cookies\, as well as the chance to sample hot chocolate and eggnog. \nHistorian & author Pamela McColl will join guests virtually to discuss her newly published work Twas The Night – The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem. McColl will offer insights into the poem’s place in cultural history\, including its own vibrant story\, the famed artists who illustrated the work over two centuries\, and the development of Christmas customs in America. The event will conclude with a live\, in-person recitation of the poem by National Park Ranger John McNiff. \nTickets are $20 for RIHS members and $25 for nonmembers\, and can be purchased at rihs.org. \nDrink in the History is part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Celebrations\, sponsored by Amica Insurance. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/drink-in-the-history-milk-and-cookies-with-wrights-dairy-farm/ LOCATION:Aldrich House\, 110 Benevolent Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMAGE-600-x-1080-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T183000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20221118T215431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T215431Z UID:23948-1670434200-1670437800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Inside the Archives: New Acquisitions DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society will conclude its free Inside the Archives series on Wednesday\, Dec. 7\, at 5:30 p.m.\, with a program providing guests with the opportunity to get a first hand look at a newly acquired\, major collection. \nAs a holiday surprise\, guests are invited to the Aldrich House to see items from its most recent acquisition. The collection itself is a surprise\, but visitors are promised a fascinating\, hands-on experience with an important slice of Rhode Island’s past. Richard Ring\, Deputy Executive Director for Collections and Interpretation\, will discuss the significance of the new acquisition\, while the collections staff will guide participants in the proper handling of historical records. \nRegistration is extremely limited and is required. Guests may secure their free ticket by visiting rihs.org. \nInside the Archives is part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Celebrations\, sponsored by Amica Insurance. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/inside-the-archives-new-acquisitions/ LOCATION:Aldrich House\, 110 Benevolent Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rihs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/rrc2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T143000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20221227T214431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T214431Z UID:46379-1673184600-1673188200@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Valley Talks: Worldly Rhode Island DESCRIPTION:Valley Talks\, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture\, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society\, begin Sunday\, January 8 at 1:30pm on Zoom.  \nThe series will kick off with Worldly Rhode Island\, a talk by Rhode Island Historical Society Executive Director C. Morgan Grefe\, Ph.D. \nAs the nineteenth century rolled into the twentieth\, Rhode Island’s industrial production per capita was second to none. The goods made here traveled around the world. And\, in fact\, they were often made by people who came to these shores from the farthest reaches of the globe.  This talk will kick off the RIHS’s annual theme of Rhode Island and The World as we begin to explore how Rhode Island has been shaped by and how it has\, in turn\, shaped the wider world. \nIndividuals can register for the talk by visiting: https://bit.ly/3v9GC8F \nGrefe is the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Historical Society\, a position she has held since 2011. Prior to this\, she served as the Director of the Newell D. Goff Center for Education and Public Programs at the Society beginning in 2005.  She holds a B.A. and an M.A. in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania; and earned a Ph.D. in American Civilization from Brown University in 2005. Her work as a historian focuses on U.S. social\, cultural and architectural history\, with special attention on carceral history\, public history\, and Rhode Island. She makes her home in Pawtucket with her spouse\, artist Gage Prentiss\, and their three exceptional cats. \nOther Valley Talks will include: \nJanuary 22: International House of Rhode Island Executive Director Alex Holt and Vartan Gregorian Assistant Professor of Education at Brown University Andrea Flores will discuss how visa stipulations impact the life trajectories and decisions of international PhD students and international postdocs. \nFebruary 5: Woonsocket icon\, restaurant proprietor\, and jazz aficionado John Chan will share his family’s history\, including how they came to call Woonsocket home and the personal passion that shaped the legendary Chan’s Eggrolls and Jazz. \nFebruary 19: Historian George Goodwin will discuss Woonsocket’s B’nai Israel synagogue\, designed by internationally renowned synagogue architect Samuel Glazer\, and its importance to Rhode Island’s Jewish community. \nMarch 5: Writer Melody Desjardins will examine the relationship between French-Canadian folklore and current day Franco-Americans in search of a deeper connection between the two. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/valley-talks-worldly-rhode-island/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2019/11/MoWC-image-from-Facebook-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T143000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20230109T172852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T170212Z UID:46400-1674394200-1674397800@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Valley Talks: International Scholars in RI - Immigration & the Shaping of a Life DESCRIPTION:Valley Talks\, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture\, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society\, continues Sunday\, January 22 at 1:30pm on Zoom. \nJoin International House of Rhode Island Executive Director Alex Holt and Andrea Flores\, Vartan Gregorian Assistant Professor of Education at Brown University\, as they discuss\, both anecdotally and academically\, how visa stipulations impact the life trajectories and decisions of international PhD students and international postdocs. International students and scholars make up a sizable population of contemporary universities\, including in Rhode Island. What draws this vital group of people to uproot their lives and move here? How do they experience living here in Providence? What makes them decide to stay in the US\, move home\, or go elsewhere? \nIndividuals can register for the talk by visiting: bit.ly/3POvBDh \nFlores is a cultural anthropologist who specializes in the anthropology of education. Her research interests primarily center on how education shapes immigrant and immigrant descendants’ sense of self\, transitions to adulthood\, and social belonging in the United States.  \nHolt has served as Executive Director of International House since August 2019. He draws upon his more than 15 years of non-profit management\, community building and education experience to oversee International House\, fostering a dynamic place for cross-cultural activity in Rhode Island. He lives in Providence with his wife and son\, and is now a fourth generation resident of Providence. \n  \nOther Valley Talks will include: \nFebruary 5: Woonsocket icon\, restaurant proprietor\, and jazz aficionado John Chan will discuss his family’s history and the story of Chan’s Eggrolls and Jazz. \nFebruary 19: Historian George Goodwin will tell the story of Woonsocket’s B’nai Israel synagogue and its importance to Rhode Island’s Jewish population \nMarch 5: Writer Melody Desjardins will examine the relationship between French-Canadian folklore and current day Franco-Americans in search of a deeper connection between the two. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/valley-talks-international-scholars-in-ri-immigration-the-shaping-of-a-life/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2023/01/Eblast-Top-_4_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20230120T151256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T151257Z UID:46418-1674912600-1674918000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:America in Color: Hollywood’s Golden Age (Smithsonian Channel Saturday) DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of Work & Culture\, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society\, on Saturday\, January 28 at 1:30pm for the next Smithsonian Channel Saturday film screening of the documentary America in Color: Hollywood’s Golden Age. \nWitness early 20th century American history as it was experienced by those who lived through it: in vibrant color. Grab a front row seat to a fully colorized look at Hollywood’s Golden Age. \nAdmittance is included with paid admission to the Museum. \nAll screenings highlight the content of the Museum’s latest changing gallery exhibit\, Hollywood Comes to Woonsocket\, which tells the story of Woonsocket’s years as a cultural hub of arts and entertainment. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/america-in-color-hollywoods-golden-age-smithsonian-channel-saturday/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Screening,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2023/01/mgid_arc_imageassetref_shared.smithsonian.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T180000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20230109T173330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T173601Z UID:46401-1675609200-1675620000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Valley Talks: 118 Years of History of Chan's Fine Oriental Dining In Woonsocket\, RI (1905 to 2023) DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of Work & Culture\, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society\, on Sunday\, February 5 at 3pm for a special Valley Talk on the history of Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining in Woonsocket\, RI\, presented by proprietor John Chan.  \nFollowing the talk\, guests will enjoy Woonsocket’s Theaters: Past & Present\, a new virtual video tour that explores the histories of\, and types of entertainment presented at Woonsocket’s six theaters as they changed over the past 150 years. Additionally\, guests will also receive a live tour of the museum’s current exhibition\, Hollywood Comes to Woonsocket\, all while enjoying a Hollywood-themed cocktail. After the tour\, attendees will make their way down the street to Chan’s for dinner and live music by the Good Living Band. \nThis all-inclusive program is $30 per person. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at shopmowc.com. \nTo register for Chan’s talk over Zoom\, register here: https://bit.ly/327C9bC \nHollywood Comes to Woonsocket tells the story of Woonsocket’s years as a cultural hub of arts and entertainment. From international acts such as Harry Houdini and Francophone performers to local traditions like Chan’s “Eggrolls and Jazz\,” Hollywood Comes to Woonsocket presents the story of a city at the height of its renown. Visitors will also see objects connected to the city’s entertainment history\, including props from 1998’s There’s Something About Mary. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/valley-talks-118-years-of-history-of-chans-fine-oriental-dining-in-woonsocket-ri-1905-to-2023/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2023/01/chans.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20230120T161727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T165923Z UID:46420-1676122200-1676127600@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:America in Color: 1920s (Smithsonian Channel Saturday) DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of Work & Culture\, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society\, on Saturday\, February 11 at 1:30pm for the next Smithsonian Channel Saturday film screening of the documentary America in Color: 1920s. \nWitness early 20th century American history as it was experienced by those who lived through it: in vibrant color. Watch the Model T roll\, the Jazz Age erupt\, and the market crash\, like it has never been seen before\, in color. \nAdmittance is included with paid admission to the Museum. \nAll screenings highlight the content of the Museum’s latest changing gallery exhibit\, Hollywood Comes to Woonsocket\, which tells the story of Woonsocket’s years as a cultural hub of arts and entertainment. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/america-in-color-hollywoods-golden-age-smithsonian-channel-saturday-2/ LOCATION:Museum of Work & Culture\, 42 S Main St\, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Screening,Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2023/01/1920s.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T143000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20230120T163111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T144528Z UID:46422-1676813400-1676817000@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Valley Talks: “B’nai Israel: Woonsocket’s Gorgeous but Little-Known Synagogue” DESCRIPTION:Valley Talks\, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture\, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society\, continues Sunday\, February 19 at 1:30pm on Zoom. \nJoin historian George M. Goodwin as he discusses Woonsocket’s B’nai Israel synagogue\, designed by synagogue architect Samuel Glaser\, and its importance to Rhode Island’s Jewish community. Woonsocket’s Jewish congregation\, B’nai Israel\, was founded in 1893\, but did not build its own synagogue until 1962. Unfortunately\, the congregation’s membership reached a peak of about 200 families during the 1960s. In recent decades\, having struggled to survive\, it now faces an uncertain future. What will become of Glaser’s masterpiece? \nIndividuals can register for the talk by visiting: https://bit.ly/3CAUX23 \nGoodwin is an art and architectural historian with a special interest in synagogues. He has served on the board of Rhode Island Historical Society. A past president of the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association\, Goodwin has edited its journal\, Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes\, for almost two decades. He also co-edited The Jews of Rhode Island\, which was copublished by the University Press of New England and Brandeis University Press in 2004. He and his wife\, Betsey\, live in a 1920 Arts & Crafts bungalow\, once the youngest “plaque house” honored by the Providence Preservation Society. \nOther Valley Talks will include: \nMarch 5: Writer Melody Desjardins will examine the relationship between French-Canadian folklore and current day Franco-Americans in search of a deeper connection between the two. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/valley-talks-bnai-israel-woonsockets-gorgeous-but-little-known-synagogue/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2023/01/IMG_2139.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Work & Culture":MAILTO:mowc@rihs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T174932 CREATED:20230214T151237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T151237Z UID:46505-1677610800-1677614400@www.rihs.org SUMMARY:Black Greys and Colored Giants Book Talk with Robert Cvornyek DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Historical Society will host a virtual talk on Tuesday\, February 28th at 7pm with Professor Emeritus of History from Rhode Island College Robert Cvornyek about his new book\, Black Greys and Colored Giants: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Baseball in Rhode Island\, 1870-1949. \nIn this talk\, Cvornyek will discuss the genesis of the book which chronicles the semi-pro Providence Colored Giants and other local segregated baseball clubs which competed during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He will share stories of the local teams and players whose successes provided a constant reminder of the strength and accomplishments of the state’s Black ballplayers in the face of racism. \nGuests can register for this free Zoom talk by visiting: https://bit.ly/RIBlackBaseball \nCvornyek is Professor Emeritus of History at Rhode Island College. He currently serves as an assistant teaching professor at Florida State University Panama City where he specializes in sport history. Cvornyek has written extensively on the intersection of race\, sports\, and cultural expression and\, recently\, edited the autobiography of baseball Hall-of-Famer Effa Manley. URL:https://www.rihs.org/event/black-greys-and-colored-giants-book-talk-with-robert-cvornyek/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-rihs-org/2023/02/TAB-Blast-8.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR