POSTPONED: A People’s Tour of the John Brown House Museum
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED A People’s History Tour of the John Brown House was researched and presented by local … Continue reading POSTPONED: A People’s Tour of the John Brown House Museum
Of Feet and Seats
If you were to eavesdrop on some specialists discussing furniture without seeing the objects they see, you might wonder what … Continue reading Of Feet and Seats
The Good, the Bad, and the Awesome
The GOOD Esek Hopkins was born on April 26, 1718 in Scituate, Rhode Island to William Hopkins and Ruth Wilkinson. … Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Awesome
Best Foot Forward
These delightful little slippers were worn by Frances Mary Eldredge of Brooklyn, Connecticut at her marriage to Dr. Daniel Lyman … Continue reading Best Foot Forward
Object Thursday: Death of Washington
George Washington died December 14, 1799. The A true man of the 18th Century, he passed away just as it … Continue reading Object Thursday: Death of Washington
"to render Sincere THANKS"
Three hundred and fifty years ago, Great Britain, France and Spain concluded a world war with a Treaty signed on … Continue reading "to render Sincere THANKS"
A perfidious wretch: Hitchcock's sermon on Arnold's treason
By you probably know how much I like the Reverend Enos Hitchcock in all his forms and centuries. We are … Continue reading A perfidious wretch: Hitchcock's sermon on Arnold's treason
Object Thursday: Accounting for Overhalls
The Reverend Enos Hitchcock is an interesting figure, not only for his role as a Continental Army chaplain during the … Continue reading Object Thursday: Accounting for Overhalls
Object Thursday: Grenadier's Caps at Gallery Night
Just back from conservation and display in Boston, tonight’s Brief Encounter will feature the ca. 1745 British Grenadier’s cap from … Continue reading Object Thursday: Grenadier's Caps at Gallery Night
Object Thursday: Little Benjamin, or, Confess your Faults
Little eyes and little hands needed books too. The Rhode Island Historical Society holds a lovely collection of children’s books … Continue reading Object Thursday: Little Benjamin, or, Confess your Faults
Faith & Freedom Friday: The Great American Family
On May 29, 1790, Rhode Island finally voted to ratify the new United States constitution. This broadside, printed on May … Continue reading Faith & Freedom Friday: The Great American Family
Faith & Freedom Friday: Enos Hitchcock, Army Chaplain
He was born on March 3, 1744 in Springfield, Massachusetts, and came to Providence after the Revolutionary War. When fighting … Continue reading Faith & Freedom Friday: Enos Hitchcock, Army Chaplain
Object Thursday: In the Pocket
On January 8th, I had the pleasure of spending the whole day with collections researchers. This is not as common … Continue reading Object Thursday: In the Pocket
What's in a Pocket?
Lucy Lockett lost her pocket Kitty Fisher found it Not a penny was there in it Only ribbon round it … Continue reading What's in a Pocket?