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"Fourth of July"

Jul 7, 2017

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

Jul 3, 2017

When is a sponge not a sponge?

I am an avid watcher of The Great British Bake Off on PBS. My sister reads a few British newspapers … Continue reading When is a sponge not a sponge?

Jul 3, 2014

Object Thursday: The Declaration of Independence

Tonight, Thursday, July 3rd, the Rhode Island Historical Society will display a rare, original Rhode Island edition of the Declaration … Continue reading Object Thursday: The Declaration of Independence

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