Odes for the Fourth of July, 1796
For this holiday week celebrating the Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776, I delved into the R.I.H.S. collections to … Continue reading Odes for the Fourth of July, 1796
Of Proxies and People
A member of the Rhode Island Historical Society for over 30 years, Daniel C. Schofield, 79, of Westerly, passed away … Continue reading Of Proxies and People
World Elephant Day
Today is World Elephant Day! To celebrate and honor these amazing animals, we decided to re-post a piece written about … Continue reading World Elephant Day
Happy R.I. Independence Day!
Happy Rhode Island Independence Day! Happy Independence Day Rhode Island! Two full months before the Continental Congress in Philadelphia declared independence … Continue reading Happy R.I. Independence Day!
Object Thursday: The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is classified as a “broadside.” Broadsides are generally printed on one side of a sheet of … Continue reading Object Thursday: The Declaration of Independence
"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"
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
Object Thursday: Brunoniana
This week in Providence there is music in the air. That and tens of thousands of parents and alumni of … Continue reading Object Thursday: Brunoniana
History Many Ways: What Cheer! Day 2012
One of the most rewarding things about working at the RIHS is the opportunity to share our wonderful collections with … Continue reading History Many Ways: What Cheer! Day 2012
What Cheer Day Conference at RIHS
As part of What Cheer Day on October 13, RIHS Library will offer Collections Sneak Peaks at 11 am and … Continue reading What Cheer Day Conference at RIHS
Happy Rhody Independence Day!
! Happy Independence Day Rhode Island! Two full months before the Continental Congress in Philadelphia declared independence from Great Britain, … Continue reading Happy Rhody Independence Day!
The Elephant
Unfortunately, this post just missed Elephant Appreciation Day, but better late than never. “The Elephant”* is a broadside advertising the … Continue reading The Elephant
Talk of the Town, 18th Century-Style
Thanks to the generous support from the following organizations: Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the Revolution Rhode Island … Continue reading Talk of the Town, 18th Century-Style
Autumn
Now that autumn is in full swing, it’s time to do something with all the apples you’ve picked. To aid … Continue reading Autumn
Robots in Providence
The item described here answers the age-old question of what to do on a Saturday afternoon. In this case, the … Continue reading Robots in Providence
Lincoln and Rhode Island
In the spirit of the widespread celebrations of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday, we’ll be highlighting a few of the Lincoln-related … Continue reading Lincoln and Rhode Island