RI Historical Society -- Upcoming Events

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
January 21 through February 25, 2009
John Brown House Museum
52 Power Street, Providence
For more information: Dan Santos
(401) 273-7507 x60 or dsantos@rihs.org
 
History Buffs, Walkers, and Talkers Needed… Tour Guide Training
The Rhode Island Historical Society is now recruiting energetic, inquisitive lovers of history to be volunteer museum guides and educators at its John Brown House Museum in Providence. The Society is also recruiting guides for its SummerWalks historical walking tour program, which presents tours of Benefit Street, College Hill, and RiverWalk. Formal training for SummerWalks will begin in March, but all interested individuals are welcome to attend John Brown House Museum training for an introduction to the Rhode Island Historical Society.

Training takes place at the John Brown House Museum, 52 Power Street, Providence, RI. Pre-registration for training classes is required. For more information, please email dsantos@rihs.org or call (401) 273-7507 x60.

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Sunday, February 1, 1:30 p.m.
Museum of Work & Culture
42 South Main Street, Woonsocket
Free Admission, To R.S.V.P.: Ray Bacon
(401) 769-9675 or rbacon@rihs.org                
 
Ranger Days
Iona Dobbins, Director of the Gallery of Governors Project, will speak about the restoration of the Rhode Island Governors’ portraits in the State House, which are on display at the Museum of Work & Culture until March 15.
 
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Thursday, February 12, 7:00 p.m.
First Unitarian Church
1 Benevolent Street, Providence
To RSVP: Dalila Goulart
(401) 331-8575 x45 or programs@rihs.org
 
An Evening with Lincoln!
Join us in celebrating the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth. We will welcome Robb Dimmick to present his acclaimed performance of Lincoln. Dimmick is a local professional actor, director, and playwright. His remarkable portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, A. Lincoln Portrait, has toured the eastern seaboard since 1983. A reception, sponsored by Decadent Catering of Ristorante Pizzico will follow. Admission is $5, members are free.

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At the Providence Public Library …
Family FUNDay with RI Black Storytellers (RIBS)
Saturday, January 24, 2009
10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Providence Public Library, Central
Barnard Room, Auditorium
150 Empire Street

Don't miss FREE Family FUNDay -- a celebration of black storytelling, music, and song. Part of RIBS FUNDA Fest, this day's activities are free and open to all ages.

10:00 - 11:30am: Storytelling Workshop for Adults & Children in the PPL's Barnard Room (3rd Floor)

 12 Noon: Story Swap--all ages invited to put their workshop skills to good use and share a tale with the group!
Barnard Room (3d Floor)

 2:00 pm in the Auditorium -- RIBS FUNDA Fest: Family Storytelling Concert & Performance - for all ages!

To learn more about FUNDA Fest 11 activities around the state visit www.ribsfest.com <http://www.ribfest.com>

Contact: Tonia Mason, Director of Marketing, PPL, # 455-8090