Dreams of Summer
I will visit the beach in Rhode Island any time of year, even to the point of inflicting a trip … Continue reading Dreams of Summer
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
Object Thursday: Ephemera!
The Encyclopedia of Ephemera [a.] lists over 500 categories of ephemera that have been created over the years. Ephemera have … Continue reading Object Thursday: Ephemera!
Faith & Freedom Friday: Revolution and Rebellion
On Saturday, April 17, 1841, the Suffrage Association of Rhode Island held a Suffrage Parade. The members of the Association … Continue reading Faith & Freedom Friday: Revolution and Rebellion
Job Well Done
Good students have been getting rewards of one kind or another for a long time, and the companies producing and … Continue reading Job Well Done
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
Beach Rules
The first page of The Newport Tide Almanac for the Year 1864 offers the following: RULES FOR BATHING AT NEWPORT … Continue reading Beach Rules
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
The King is Dead! (Oh, wait…) Long Live the King! (Sanford Ross, pt. 2)
Our last post described Sanford Ross and some of the details of his daily life that are vividly brought out … Continue reading The King is Dead! (Oh, wait…) Long Live the King! (Sanford Ross, pt. 2)
Happy Thanks Givin
The image below is taken from a copy of the 1812 New England Almanack. This almanac and a few others … Continue reading Happy Thanks Givin
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
Odd Fellows Indeed
Secret societies have an enduring appeal and they’ve prompted speculation about their motivations and influence for a long time. Why … Continue reading Odd Fellows Indeed
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Primary source institutions like libraries, museums, and historical societies are often filled with repurposed objects, items originally intended to fulfill … Continue reading Reduce, Reuse, Recycle