Free Book Talk on Dark Voyage: An American Privateer’s War on Britain’s African Slave Trade with Christian McBurney
The Rhode Island Historical Society will host veteran research and writer Christian McBurney on Wednesday, August 17th, at 6 p.m., … Continue reading Free Book Talk on Dark Voyage: An American Privateer’s War on Britain’s African Slave Trade with Christian McBurney
Shakespeare on the Great Lawn
For their inaugural Shakespeare Play event, RI Shakespeare Rep presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the first full-length play produced … Continue reading Shakespeare on the Great Lawn
Shakespeare on the Great Lawn
For their inaugural Shakespeare Play event, RI Shakespeare Rep presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the first full-length play produced … Continue reading Shakespeare on the Great Lawn
Shakespeare on the Great Lawn
For their inaugural Shakespeare Play event, RI Shakespeare Rep presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the first full-length play produced … Continue reading Shakespeare on the Great Lawn
Museum of Work & Culture New Exhibits Reception
The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, invites the public to a reception … Continue reading Museum of Work & Culture New Exhibits Reception
1872 Jubilee
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Saturday, June 11, for the second of its Bicentennial Jubilees, featuring a free … Continue reading 1872 Jubilee
“The Imposter’s War” Book Talk with Mark Arsenault
The Rhode Island Historical Society will host Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Arsenault on Wednesday, April 27th, at 6 p.m., with … Continue reading “The Imposter’s War” Book Talk with Mark Arsenault
Inside the Archives: “Restoration of America’s Oldest Theater Backdrop”
The Rhode Island Historical Society continues its free Inside the Archives series on Thursday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m., with … Continue reading Inside the Archives: “Restoration of America’s Oldest Theater Backdrop”
Inside the Archives: “Discovering the Secrets Within the Old Stone Bank Records” With Ray McKenna
The Rhode Island Historical Society continues its free Inside the Archives series on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m., with … Continue reading Inside the Archives: “Discovering the Secrets Within the Old Stone Bank Records” With Ray McKenna
RIHS Inside the Archives: “Providential Actions: The Rhode Island Historical Society and its Early Contemporaries” with Alea Henle
The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off its free Inside the Archives series Wednesday, January 19th at 7 pm … Continue reading RIHS Inside the Archives: “Providential Actions: The Rhode Island Historical Society and its Early Contemporaries” with Alea Henle
Winter Market and Festival
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Saturday, December 4th from 11 am to 4 pm on the John Brown … Continue reading Winter Market and Festival
2021 Goff Lecture: Nathaniel Philbrick’s Travels with George (VIRTUAL)
The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off its bicentennial celebrations Saturday, November 20 at 5pm with its annual Goff … Continue reading 2021 Goff Lecture: Nathaniel Philbrick’s Travels with George (VIRTUAL)
Art and Labor for Lunch
Join the Museum of Work and Culture and the Rhode Island Labor History Society on Wednesday, September 22nd at 12pm … Continue reading Art and Labor for Lunch
(Wait-list Only) Weybosset Crossing: A Native American Cultural Presentation and Walking Tour
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society along with Deborah Spears Moorehead and fellow artists on a walking tour along the … Continue reading (Wait-list Only) Weybosset Crossing: A Native American Cultural Presentation and Walking Tour
Archive Remix Film Festival Sunday (Registration No Longer Required)
The Rhode Island Historical Society, in partnership with LittleFire, is pleased to present its first annual Archive Remix Film Festival. … Continue reading Archive Remix Film Festival Sunday (Registration No Longer Required)
Archive Remix Film Festival Saturday (Registration No Longer Required)
The Rhode Island Historical Society, in partnership with LittleFire, is pleased to present its first annual Archive Remix Film Festival. … Continue reading Archive Remix Film Festival Saturday (Registration No Longer Required)
A Key into the 17th Century with Ben Crystal, an Old Pronunciation English expert
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society in partnership with the National Parks Service Roger Williams Memorial on Saturday, August 14th … Continue reading A Key into the 17th Century with Ben Crystal, an Old Pronunciation English expert
Slatersville Preview Screening: The War
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a virtual documentary screening on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm … Continue reading Slatersville Preview Screening: The War
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)”
In 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 Gallery Talk: United We Bargain, Divided We Beg with Artist Zach Horn
The Museum of Work & Culture will host a virtual gallery talk with artist Zach Horn on Wednesday, October 21 … Continue reading VIRTUAL Gallery Talk: United We Bargain, Divided We Beg with Artist Zach Horn
VIRTUAL: “UNLADYLIKE2020” Film Screening and Panel Discussion
In honor of the centennial of women’s suffrage in 2020, UNLADYLIKE2020 presents the comprehensive biographies of 26 bold American women … Continue reading VIRTUAL: “UNLADYLIKE2020” Film Screening and Panel Discussion
VIRTUAL: “The Legacy of the Green Book”
In 1936, Victor Hugo Green, a Harlem postman, began publishing a guide for African American travelers to offer travel options during … Continue reading VIRTUAL: “The Legacy of the Green Book”
VIRTUAL: Renowned Québecois Journalist Talk on French Canadian Exodus
On Wednesday, October 7 at 7pm, the Museum of Work & Culture will host journalist Patrick White for “The Exodus … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Renowned Québecois Journalist Talk on French Canadian Exodus
VIRTUAL: “Founding Mothers: The Verin Case and the Liberty of Conscience in Early Rhode Island”
Joshua and Jane Verin were some of the first colonists in the settlement of Providence. Religious meetings happened in Roger … Continue reading VIRTUAL: “Founding Mothers: The Verin Case and the Liberty of Conscience in Early Rhode Island”
VIRTUAL: Slatersville Documentary Preview Screening
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a virtual documentary screening on Wednesday, September 16 at 7pm when critically … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Slatersville Documentary Preview Screening
VIRTUAL: “Weaving a Tale:” A Book Born of Oral History, Primary Sources, and Research
Researcher Faith Gregor will discuss her new book Courage Says “Keep On”. The book illuminates a fascinating period of American … Continue reading VIRTUAL: “Weaving a Tale:” A Book Born of Oral History, Primary Sources, and Research
Living Memories Monday: August 2020
On the last Monday of each month at 1:30pm the Museum hosts Living Memories Mondays, a free program for … Continue reading Living Memories Monday: August 2020
VIRTUAL: Summer Hands-on History: Vaudeville & Variety
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to launch a free, bi-weekly virtual summer education series: Hands-on History: Summer … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Summer Hands-on History: Vaudeville & Variety
VIRTUAL: Therapeutic Tuesdays – Art Therapy
The Museum of Work & Culture continues Therapeutic Tuesdays, a free, bi-weekly virtual all-ability program. The program will provide families … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Therapeutic Tuesdays – Art Therapy
VIRTUAL: Summer Hands-on History: I’ve Got No Strings
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to launch a free, bi-weekly virtual summer education series: Hands-on History: Summer … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Summer Hands-on History: I’ve Got No Strings
SensAbilities Saturday: August 2020
On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens its doors an hour early at 9am for for … Continue reading SensAbilities Saturday: August 2020
VIRTUAL: Therapeutic Tuesdays – Art Therapy
The Museum of Work & Culture continues Therapeutic Tuesdays, a free, bi-weekly virtual all-ability program. The program will provide families … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Therapeutic Tuesdays – Art Therapy
Living Memories Monday: July 2020
On the last Monday of each month at 1:30pm the Museum hosts Living Memories Mondays, a free program for … Continue reading Living Memories Monday: July 2020
VIRTUAL: Summer Hands-on History: Dance Around the World
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to launch a free, bi-weekly virtual summer education series: Hands-on History: Summer … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Summer Hands-on History: Dance Around the World
VIRTUAL: Therapeutic Tuesdays – Music Therapy
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to host Therapeutic Tuesdays, a free, bi-weekly virtual all-ability program, beginning on … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Therapeutic Tuesdays – Music Therapy
SensAbilities Saturday: July 2020
On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens its doors an hour early at 9am for for … Continue reading SensAbilities Saturday: July 2020
VIRTUAL: Summer Hands-on History: All That Jazz
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to launch a free, bi-weekly virtual summer education series: Hands-on History: Summer … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Summer Hands-on History: All That Jazz
Living Memories Monday: June 2020
On the last Monday of each month at 1:30pm the Museum hosts Living Memories Mondays, a free program for … Continue reading Living Memories Monday: June 2020
SensAbilities Saturday: June 2020
On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens its doors an hour early at 9am for for … Continue reading SensAbilities Saturday: June 2020
VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
History Homeschool High offers teens the opportunity to delve deeper into a different historical topic each week, including immigration, child … Continue reading VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
VIRTUAL: Q&A and Cocktails: Rhode Island Manufacturers Association
Q&A and Cocktails, a free virtual happy hour featuring talkbacks with experts from Rhode Island’s heritage, arts, culture, and business … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Q&A and Cocktails: Rhode Island Manufacturers Association
VIRTUAL: Hands-on History (Pre-K Education)
Hands-on History, a virtual Pre-K education program, offers weekly educational activities appropriate for ages 3-6 led by Museum of Work … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Hands-on History (Pre-K Education)
VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
History Homeschool High offers teens the opportunity to delve deeper into a different historical topic each week, including immigration, child … Continue reading VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
History Homeschool High offers teens the opportunity to delve deeper into a different historical topic each week, including immigration, child … Continue reading VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
VIRTUAL: Virtual Valley Talks: Writer Norman Desmarais on Untold World War II Rhode Island
Virtual Valley Talks, a series of free virtual historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues on Wednesday, … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Virtual Valley Talks: Writer Norman Desmarais on Untold World War II Rhode Island
POSTPONED: Living Memories Monday: May 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED On the last Monday of each month at 1:30pm the Museum hosts Living Memories Mondays, … Continue reading POSTPONED: Living Memories Monday: May 2020
VIRTUAL: Hands-on History (Pre-K Education)
Hands-on History, a virtual Pre-K education program, offers weekly educational activities appropriate for ages 3-6 led by Museum of Work … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Hands-on History (Pre-K Education)
VIRTUAL: Q&A and Cocktails – The Intersection of Arts and Advocacy
Q&A and Cocktails, a free virtual happy hour featuring talkbacks with experts from Rhode Island’s heritage, arts, culture, and business … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Q&A and Cocktails – The Intersection of Arts and Advocacy
VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
History Homeschool High offers teens the opportunity to delve deeper into a different historical topic each week, including immigration, child … Continue reading VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
VIRTUAL: Hands-on History (Pre-K Education)
Hands-on History, a virtual Pre-K education program, offers weekly educational activities appropriate for ages 3-6 led by Museum of Work … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Hands-on History (Pre-K Education)
VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
History Homeschool High offers teens the opportunity to delve deeper into a different historical topic each week, including immigration, child … Continue reading VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
VIRTUAL: Virtual Valley Talk: Christian de Rezendes on Slatersville Documentary
Virtual Valley Talks, a series of free virtual historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues on Wednesday, … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Virtual Valley Talk: Christian de Rezendes on Slatersville Documentary
VIRTUAL: Hands-on History (Pre-K Education)
Hands-on History, a virtual Pre-K education program, offers weekly educational activities appropriate for ages 3-6 led by Museum of Work … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Hands-on History (Pre-K Education)
CANCELED: SensAbilities Saturday: May 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens its doors an hour early … Continue reading CANCELED: SensAbilities Saturday: May 2020
VIRTUAL: Q&A and Cocktails: Creators of the Rhode Island COVID-19 Archive
Q&A and Cocktails, a free virtual happy hour featuring talkbacks with experts from Rhode Island’s heritage, arts, culture, and business … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Q&A and Cocktails: Creators of the Rhode Island COVID-19 Archive
VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
History Homeschool High offers teens the opportunity to delve deeper into a different historical topic each week, including immigration, child … Continue reading VIRTUAL: History Homeschool High (An Education Program for Teens)
POSTPONED: Living Memories Monday: April 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED The Museum of Work & Culture continues its Living Memories Mondays series on Monday, April … Continue reading POSTPONED: Living Memories Monday: April 2020
VIRTUAL: Hands-on History (Pre-K Education)
Hands-on History, a virtual Pre-K education program, offers weekly educational activities appropriate for ages 3-6 led by Museum of Work … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Hands-on History (Pre-K Education)
VIRTUAL: Virtual Valley Talks – Marc Levitt on Triple Deckers: A New England Love Story
Valley Talks, a popular series of biweekly historical lectures presented by the Museum of Work & Culture, finds a new … Continue reading VIRTUAL: Virtual Valley Talks – Marc Levitt on Triple Deckers: A New England Love Story
SensAbilities Saturday: April 2020
On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens its doors an hour early at 9am for for … Continue reading SensAbilities Saturday: April 2020
POSTPONED: Living Memories Monday: Spring Memories – Pressed Flowers
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED The Museum of Work & Culture continues its Living Memories Mondays series on Monday, March … Continue reading POSTPONED: Living Memories Monday: Spring Memories – Pressed Flowers
CANCELED: Cinema Sunday: Un homme sage-femme
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED On Sunday, March 29, the Museum of Work & Culture will present the final installment … Continue reading CANCELED: Cinema Sunday: Un homme sage-femme
CANCELED: Francophonie Flag Raising Ceremony
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Join the League of Francophone Organizations of Rhode Island on Thursday, March 25, at the … Continue reading CANCELED: Francophonie Flag Raising Ceremony
POSTPONED: Valley Talks: Slatersville – The Catholics Are Coming
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Valley Talks, a series of free historical lectures, ends on Sunday, Mar. 22, 1:30pm, at … Continue reading POSTPONED: Valley Talks: Slatersville – The Catholics Are Coming
CANCELED: Deliberate and Afraid of Nothing: Diversifying Women’s Representation
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Representation matters. The Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative is not only changing how millions of … Continue reading CANCELED: Deliberate and Afraid of Nothing: Diversifying Women’s Representation
CANCELED: Renowned Québecois Journalist Talk on French Canadian Exodus
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED On Wednesday, March 18 at 7pm, the Museum of Work & Culture will welcome journalist … Continue reading CANCELED: Renowned Québecois Journalist Talk on French Canadian Exodus
CANCELED: Cinema Sunday: Expo 67 – Mission Impossible
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED On Sunday, March 15, the Museum of Work & Culture will present the second installment … Continue reading CANCELED: Cinema Sunday: Expo 67 – Mission Impossible
CANCELED: Opening Reception for Through Our Eyes
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED The Museum of Work & Culture will host Through Our Eyes, an exhibit by the … Continue reading CANCELED: Opening Reception for Through Our Eyes
Valley Talks: The Art of Historical Reenacting
Valley Talks, a series of free historical lectures, continues on Sunday, Mar. 8, 1:30pm, at the Museum of Work … Continue reading Valley Talks: The Art of Historical Reenacting
SensAbilities Saturday: March 2020
On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens its doors an hour early at 9am for for … Continue reading SensAbilities Saturday: March 2020
Cinema Sunday: Amoureuses
Beginning Sunday, March 1, the Museum of Work & Culture will host Cinema Sundays, a free bi-weekly presentation of … Continue reading Cinema Sunday: Amoureuses
Living Memories Monday: February 2020
The Museum of Work & Culture continues its Living Memories Mondays series on Monday, February 24 at 1pm with … Continue reading Living Memories Monday: February 2020
Home School Program: Child Labor & Unionization
On Monday, February 24, the Museum of Work and Culture and the Woonsocket Harris Public Library will host the … Continue reading Home School Program: Child Labor & Unionization
Valley Talk: Silent Presence – The French in New England
Valley Talks, a series of free historical lectures, continues on Sunday, Feb. 23, 1:30pm, at the Museum of Work … Continue reading Valley Talk: Silent Presence – The French in New England
Valley Talk: 60 Years of the Newport Folk Festival
Valley Talks, a series of free historical lectures, continues on Sunday, Feb. 9, 1:30pm, at the Museum of Work … Continue reading Valley Talk: 60 Years of the Newport Folk Festival
SensAbilities Saturday: February 2020
On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens its doors an hour early at 9am for for … Continue reading SensAbilities Saturday: February 2020
Living Memories Monday: A Free Series for Those with Memory Loss
The Museum of Work & Culture is proud to announce that it will be extending its inclusive programs with … Continue reading Living Memories Monday: A Free Series for Those with Memory Loss
Valley Talks: Mischief Managed – A Cinematic Journey
Valley Talks, a series of free historical lectures, continues on Sunday, Jan. 26, 1:30pm, at the Museum of Work … Continue reading Valley Talks: Mischief Managed – A Cinematic Journey
Valley Talks: SOS – Save our Stadium
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures, begins January 12. All events are free and take place at 1:30pm … Continue reading Valley Talks: SOS – Save our Stadium
SensAbilties Saturday: January 2020
On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens its doors an hour early at 9am for for families … Continue reading SensAbilties Saturday: January 2020