Saturday, March 13, 11:00 a.m.
Tour departs from the
John Brown House Museum
52 Power Street, Providence
To R.S.V.P.: Dalila Goulart
(401) 331-8575 x45 or programs@rihs.org
Celebrating H.P. Lovecraft: A Literary Walk
Today’s walking tour celebrates the life and work of Providence native and author Howard Phillips Lovecraft to mark the anniversary of his death. Acknowledged genius of occult and horror fiction, Lovecraft wrote his “Providence stories” between 1924 and 1935. They provide the basis for this walk. $12 per person; tour lasts ninety minutes.
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Sunday, March 14, 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
Greg Rubano is an avid collector of baseball items. His talk will focus on Woonsocket’s own Napoleon Lajoie who pioneered the American League, set several baseball records, and is sometimes called the League’s first Superstar. His collection on Lajoie includes musical scores, newspaper clippings, photos, baseball cards, and advertising products honoring “the Big Frenchman.” Rubano lives in Smithfield, RI and is currently writing a book on Lajoie. The afternoon will also include songs interpreted by classic jazz singer Jean O’Donnell.
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Thursday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.
Gallery Night
John Brown House Museum
52 Power Street, Providence
Free Admission, To R.S.V.P.: Dalila Goulart
(401) 331-8575 x45 or programs@rihs.org
If These Walls Could Talk… African Alliance of Rhode Island
There are over 75,000 Africans from 40 African countries living in Rhode Island today. The African Alliance of Rhode Island (AARI) was formed to promote unity within these communities. AARI also advocates for the rights of Africans in RI, educates the public, and facilitates the smooth integration of African immigrants into American society. Julius Kolawole, current president of the AARI, will speak on the organization, its history, and its work and important role in the growing African community. Kolawole is Senior Operations Engineer for National Grid Electric Corp and serves on the board of the Providence Public Library.
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Friday, March 19,
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Tour departs from the
Visitor Information at RI Convention Center
Tickets are $7, To reserve:
Conway Tours, (401) 658-3400
Providence: A Jewel of a City
What shapes a city? What makes it tick? The landscape and streetscapes, the people, the world-renowned buildings, the stories of the past and the hopes for the future. Walk with Rhode Island Historical Society guides to learn about the rivers that were moved and what happened when they were. Learn why art and artists play such a large role in Providence. See award-winning buildings and discover why so much of the historic fabric of Providence is still here after more than 350 years. Walk old streets and new, the RiverWalk, and the parks. Find out why Providence is "a jewel of a city."
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Sunday, March 21, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Museum of Work & Culture
42 South Main Street, Woonsocket
For more information: Anne Conway
(401) 769-9675 or aconway@rihs.org
Salute to Spring Celebration!
The Museum of Work & Culture is delighted to host its annual “Salute to Spring,” this year celebrating Francophonie Week. The event marks the end of the annual appeal and the raffle will be drawn. The grand prize is a trip for 2 to Washington, DC. The popular Franco-American entertainer Josee Vachon will perform, and two history presentations “Les Filles du Roi” and “Out of Character” can be seen during the afternoon. Meat pies and French pastries will be served. Tickets are $15 per person, please reserve admission in advance. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
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Saturday, March 27
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
RIHS Library
121 Hope Street, Providence
To Register: Natasha Brooks
(401) 273-8107 x12 or libprograms@rihs.org
Family History French Canadian Style
In the 1800s, one third of Quebec's population left Canada for mill villages in Rhode Island and elsewhere in New England. By 1900, sixty percent of Woonsocket's population was French-Canadian and it was the most French city in the United States. In this seminar, Patty Vigeant Locke will present resources and strategies for researching your French Canadian ancestors. She will also discuss French aliases and methods of breaking through some of the brick walls commonly encountered. Patty is chairperson of the Research Department at the American French Genealogical Society. $20, $15 for members. Limited to 20 participants, please register in advance.
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Sunday, March 28, 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
Sylvia Ann Soares presents “By the Sweat of Our Brow,” dramatic readings based on the oral histories collected from longshoremen of the International Longshoremen’s Association Local #1329 (Providence and New Bedford). Their diverse experiences are poignant, humorous, sweet and bitter. A slide show will accompany the readings.
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