Local historian Bob Geake will discuss the evolution of the obituary in local papers and reveal how those death notices reflected the day-to-day dangers that people faced in early Rhode Island as well as the eccentric and unusual obituaries that found their way into print. This program is presented as part of the Center's series […]
Imagine receiving a set of keys to historic homes, theaters, sacred spaces, secret vaults, studios and other unique spaces. ย For one day, Doors Open RI will provide you with free, special access to over 20 great places across Providence. Using a widely distributed event guide and mobile-enabled website, you will be able to build your […]
Have you ever wondered why black is worn to a funeral, or why the deceased is surrounded by flowers? Where did the terms "saved by the bell" and "graveyard shift" come from? Did people really take pictures of the dead? Kathy Hartley, president of Friends of Hearthside, will lead a look back to the Victorian […]