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
Québec National Holiday Virtual Concert with Genticorum
The Museum of Work & Culture, in association with the Blackstone River Theatre of Cumberland, RI, and the Dana Center … Continue reading Québec National Holiday Virtual Concert with Genticorum
Salute to Spring ~ Bonjour Printemps
Join the Museum of Work & Culture on Sunday, April 11, for Salute to Spring ~ Bonjours Printemps, the culmination … Continue reading Salute to Spring ~ Bonjour Printemps
Virtual: “Social Justice: A Narragansett Perspective”
Lorén Spears, Narragansett, and Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum, will share the historical and contemporary colonization constructs, impacts of conquest, … Continue reading Virtual: “Social Justice: A Narragansett Perspective”
Virtual Valley Talks — Fears of Conspiracy: The Reception of French Canadian Immigrants
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, conclude Sunday, March 21 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks — Fears of Conspiracy: The Reception of French Canadian Immigrants
Cine Quebec: Grand Cru with Cheese Tasting & Wine
Join the Museum of Work & Culture for a virtual reimagining of its annual Cine Quebec event. The evening will … Continue reading Cine Quebec: Grand Cru with Cheese Tasting & Wine
Streamable Quebecois Films: Grand Cru
Beginning Thursday, March 18, stream the Quebecois documentary Grand Cru, chronicling the lifework of Pascal Marchand, an aspiring poet from … Continue reading Streamable Quebecois Films: Grand Cru
5th Annual Poutine Indulgence
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to announce the eagerly anticipated 5th Annual Poutine Indulgence & Competition. Between … Continue reading 5th Annual Poutine Indulgence
Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Franco Landmarks
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a series bi-weekly virtual walking tours exploring different districts of Woonsocket. The … Continue reading Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Franco Landmarks
Virtual Valley Talks: The Sentinelle Affair
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, March 7 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks: The Sentinelle Affair
Streamable Quebecois Films: Merci Pour Tout
Beginning Thursday, March 4, stream the Quebecois dark comedy, Merci Pour Tout, which tells the story of two estranged sisters … Continue reading Streamable Quebecois Films: Merci Pour Tout
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 Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Historic Downtown
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a series bi-weekly virtual walking tours exploring different districts of Woonsocket. Wednesday, … Continue reading Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Historic Downtown
Virtual Valley Talks: Paper or Plastic? Legacies of Work, Family, Community
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, February 21 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks: Paper or Plastic? Legacies of Work, Family, Community
A Journey Through the History of Chocolate
Have you ever wondered how the chocolate that you enjoy today was created? We are going to take a journey … Continue reading A Journey Through the History of Chocolate
Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Historic North End
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a series bi-weekly virtual walking tours beginning Wednesday, February 10 at 7pm. … Continue reading Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Woonsocket’s Historic North End
Virtual Valley Talks — Slatersville Documentary Screening: Henry Plimpton Kendall: They Will All Be My Friends
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, February 7 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks — Slatersville Documentary Screening: Henry Plimpton Kendall: They Will All Be My Friends
Virtual Valley Talks: “The People’s Martyr” and the Dorr Rebellion
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues Sunday, January 24 at … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talks: “The People’s Martyr” and the Dorr Rebellion
All Hallow’s Revel: A Virtual Halloween Bash
Join the Museum of Work & Culture Preservation Foundation for an All Hallow’s Revel: A Virtual Halloween Bash on Saturday, … Continue reading All Hallow’s Revel: A Virtual Halloween Bash
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
Annual Children’s Baking Workshop with Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer its annual Children’s Baking Workshop with Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery this … Continue reading Annual Children’s Baking Workshop with Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery
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
Rhode Island Manufacturer’s Association Q&A
The Museum of Work & Culture kicks-off a virtual series of Q&As with the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association beginning Tuesday, … Continue reading Rhode Island Manufacturer’s Association Q&A
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
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
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: 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
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
Salute to Summer/La Fete de la St-Jean featuring 4th Annual Poutine Indulgence
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to announce Salute to Summer a reimagining of their previously scheduled Salute … Continue reading Salute to Summer/La Fete de la St-Jean featuring 4th Annual Poutine Indulgence
Virtual Valley Talk: Quebec’s Poutine Love Affair
Virtual Valley Talks, a series of free virtual historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, continues on Wednesday, … Continue reading Virtual Valley Talk: Quebec’s Poutine Love Affair
“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”
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: RHODI Conversations: Broadening Your Reach with Rhode Tour
Panel discussion featuring Logan Hinderliter of the RI Council for the Humanities, Marta Martinez of RI Latino Arts and Angela … Continue reading VIRTUAL: RHODI Conversations: Broadening Your Reach with Rhode Tour
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
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)
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)
VIRTUAL: RHODI Conversations: Virtual Lunch Bunch – our organizations and COVID-19
RHODI Conversations are free, peer-to-peer workshops, presentations, and social events for those currently in the history, heritage, and cultural sectors in Rhode Island or who hope to be in the future.
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