“Illegal to Be You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall”
Katherine Ott, curator and historian at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, will give a special evening program in … Continue reading “Illegal to Be You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall”
Smithsonian Museum Day Live! at RIHS
The Rhode Island Historical Society will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 24, 2016, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 12th annual Museum Day Live! On this day only, participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and open their doors for free to those who download a Museum Day Live! ticket.
A Major Announcement: The RIHS Is Now a Smithsonian Affiliate!
In an exciting development years in the making – and thanks to the dedication of our Board of Trustees, members, supporters, partners, friends, and staff – the state will now have a conduit to the Smithsonian and its countless resources, as the Institution has designated the Rhode Island Historical Society as an Affiliate. In turn, Smithsonian patrons will gain greater access to collections and programs reflecting Rhode Island’s own history.