RI Historical Society -- Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m.
Library Talk
Rhode Island Historical Society Library
121 Hope Street, Providence
Free Admission, To R.S.V.P.: Lee Teverow
(401) 273-8107 x10 or lteverow@rihs.org
 
Bringing the War Home: Stereoscopic Views of Conflict from the 19th Century
Rhode Island Historical Society Executive Director Bernard Fishman completes his series of illustrated talks, using stereoviews from his own collection, with a presentation on the imagery of war as seen through the popular stereoscopic format.  From the Crimean War of the 1850s through the Spanish-American War at the end of the century, and including views of the American Civil War and the Franco-Prussian War, we will see what Americans of those times saw of these conflicts through their parlor stereoscopes.  This illustrated talk will last about an hour.

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At the Providence Public Library …

For more information:
Tonia Mason, Marketing & Communications Director
401-455-8090
www.provlib.org <http://www.provlib.org>  or www.thelibraryonline.org <http://www.thelibraryonline.org/>
 
“Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World” traveling exhibition
Schedule of Events:

Robert Allison – “Benjamin Franklin: How to Create a Better World”
Sunday, May 4, 2:00 pm – Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street, 455-8000

Martha Elena Rojas – “Imprinting the New United States: Benjamin Franklin’s Seals and Medals”
Monday, May 12, 6:30 pm – Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street, 455-8000

 

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Founded in 1822, the Rhode Island Historical Society is the nation’s fourth oldest state historical society and is today the steward of tens of thousands of books, manuscripts, prints, photographs, paintings, artifacts, and other historical materials.  The Society maintains its research library and John Brown House Museum in Providence and operates the Museum of Work & Culture in Woonsocket.  The Society’s ongoing public and educational programming includes publication of the historical journal Rhode Island History and the presentation of exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and tours.  www.rihs.org