As of Saturday, March 14 the John Brown House Museum, Museum of Work & Culture, and Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center will be temporarily closed until further notice. All March programs and events have been postponed or canceled.Please see our events calendar for updates. Thank you for your understanding.

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Apr 13, 2017

Happy New Year… in April?

It started with a patron, a picture and a juicy story. A patron was looking for photos taken by Providence … Continue reading Happy New Year… in April?

Sep 16, 2011

Newspapers Conquer America!

Ever dreamed you could visualize the growth of the Newspaper Trade across the country? Well our day has come. This … Continue reading Newspapers Conquer America!

Aug 30, 2011

ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER IRENE — ALL IS WELL (AND DRY) IN THE RIHS LIBRARY

As we enter Hurricane Season in Providence we count ourselves lucky to have seen Hurricane IRENE pass by without causing … Continue reading ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER IRENE — ALL IS WELL (AND DRY) IN THE RIHS LIBRARY

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Organization Spotlight: South County History Center

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Past Issues: RHODI Newsletters

National History Day

Ciné Francophone: A Rhode Island International Film Festival Event

Rogue Island

RIHS Celebrates Educators with 4th Annual Teacher Appreciation Week

Valley Talks: Civil War in 1864

Resources on RI African American History Now on RIDE Website!

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