From Mayhem to Mistletoe: A Brief History of Christmas
For RIHS Members and even Potential Members Join Executive Director Morgan Grefe. Ph.D. for a brief history of Christmas Past! … Continue reading From Mayhem to Mistletoe: A Brief History of Christmas
Virtual Valley Talks — History All Around Us: King Philip’s War
Museum of Work & Culture 42 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI, United StatesValley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, kicks-off on January 10 with … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks — History All Around Us: King Philip’s War
Virtual Valley Talks: “The People’s Martyr” and the Dorr Rebellion
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, January 24 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks: “The People’s Martyr” and the Dorr Rebellion
Announcing the Expansion of EnCompass: A Digital Sourcebook of RI History
VirtualYou are invited to join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, January 28 at 4:00 PM as we proudly … Continue reading Announcing the Expansion of EnCompass: A Digital Sourcebook of RI History
Virtual Valley Talks — Slatersville Documentary Screening: Henry Plimpton Kendall: They Will All Be My Friends
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, February 7 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks — Slatersville Documentary Screening: Henry Plimpton Kendall: They Will All Be My Friends
Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Historic North End
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a series bi-weekly virtual walking tours beginning Wednesday, February 10 at 7pm. … Continue reading Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Historic North End
A Journey Through the History of Chocolate
VirtualHave you ever wondered how the chocolate that you enjoy today was created? We are going to take a journey … Continue reading A Journey Through the History of Chocolate
Virtual Valley Talks: Paper or Plastic? Legacies of Work, Family, Community
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, February 21 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks: Paper or Plastic? Legacies of Work, Family, Community
Virtual RHODI Conversations: Case Studies and Takeaways from Virtual Fundraising
ZoomJoin Jodie Vinson from What Cheer Writers Club and Erica Busillo Adams from Providence Public Library for a conversation all … Continue reading Virtual RHODI Conversations: Case Studies and Takeaways from Virtual Fundraising
Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Historic Downtown
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a series bi-weekly virtual walking tours exploring different districts of Woonsocket. Wednesday, … Continue reading Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Historic Downtown
Virtual Lecture: “The Brown and Sharpe Strike in Historical Perspective: Why Organized Labor Declined in the Late Twentieth Century (And How It Might Revive Itself)”
ZoomIn 1981, workers at the Brown and Sharpe factory in North Kingstown, Rhode Island began what became the longest strike … Continue reading Virtual Lecture: “The Brown and Sharpe Strike in Historical Perspective: Why Organized Labor Declined in the Late Twentieth Century (And How It Might Revive Itself)”
Virtual: “African American Women’s Activism in Historical Perspective”
ZoomIn honor of RIHS’s “Take A Stand” 2021 theme, we’re happy to offer this talk from the Smithsonian Institution! Highlighting … Continue reading Virtual: “African American Women’s Activism in Historical Perspective”
Streamable Quebecois Films: Merci Pour Tout
Beginning Thursday, March 4, stream the Quebecois dark comedy, Merci Pour Tout, which tells the story of two estranged sisters … Continue reading Streamable Quebecois Films: Merci Pour Tout
Virtual Valley Talks: The Sentinelle Affair
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, March 7 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks: The Sentinelle Affair
Smithsonian Affiliations Women’s History Lecture Series: Lena Richard and Julia Child: Two Women Who Changed Culinary History
Join the Museum of Work & Culture, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on Wednesday, March 10 at 7pm for “Lena Richard and … Continue reading Smithsonian Affiliations Women’s History Lecture Series: Lena Richard and Julia Child: Two Women Who Changed Culinary History
Virtual: “Roger WIlliams, New and Dangerous”
ZoomRoger Williams and his ideas were considered dangerous in the 1600s. Not insightful, not enlightened—outright dangerous. Join National Park Ranger … Continue reading Virtual: “Roger WIlliams, New and Dangerous”
Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Franco Landmarks
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a series bi-weekly virtual walking tours exploring different districts of Woonsocket. The … Continue reading Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Franco Landmarks
5th Annual Poutine Indulgence
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to announce the eagerly anticipated 5th Annual Poutine Indulgence & Competition. Between … Continue reading 5th Annual Poutine Indulgence
Streamable Quebecois Films: Grand Cru
Beginning Thursday, March 18, stream the Quebecois documentary Grand Cru, chronicling the lifework of Pascal Marchand, an aspiring poet from … Continue reading Streamable Quebecois Films: Grand Cru
Virtual RHODI Conversations: “Designing & Learning from Virtual Experiences: K-12 and Adult Audiences”
ZoomJoin RISD Museum colleagues, Mariani Lefas-Tetenes, Assistant Director, School and Teacher Programs, and Deborah Clemons, Assistant Director, Public and Academic … Continue reading Virtual RHODI Conversations: “Designing & Learning from Virtual Experiences: K-12 and Adult Audiences”
Cine Quebec: Grand Cru with Cheese Tasting & Wine
Join the Museum of Work & Culture for a virtual reimagining of its annual Cine Quebec event. The evening will … Continue reading Cine Quebec: Grand Cru with Cheese Tasting & Wine
Virtual Valley Talks — Fears of Conspiracy: The Reception of French Canadian Immigrants
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, conclude Sunday, March 21 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks — Fears of Conspiracy: The Reception of French Canadian Immigrants
Rhode Island Celebrates La Francophonie
VirtualJoin leaders of Rhode Island's Francophone organizations, along with the Consuls General of Canada and France, and the Delegate of … Continue reading Rhode Island Celebrates La Francophonie
Virtual: “Social Justice: A Narragansett Perspective”
ZoomLorén Spears, Narragansett, and Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum, will share the historical and contemporary colonization constructs, impacts of conquest, … Continue reading Virtual: “Social Justice: A Narragansett Perspective”