Wanderground is filled with Lesbian treasures. By themselves, these objects might be seen as mysterious or intriguing, but they each have a story behind them. This exhibit displays items from our project Exploring the Archives: Sharing Stories/Building Connections, made possible by a grant from RI Humanities. Through interviews and conversations, we are able to add depth, breadth, […]
Somos Rhode Island | 30 Portraits of Latino History Pioneers, will open to the public, highlighting the rich history and contributions of Rhode Island’s Latino community. This beautiful exhibition, featuring 30 color portraits created by local artist René Gómez, will open at Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm. […]
How would you respond to the call of the Revolution? Explore the lives and choices of Patriots and Loyalists in Colonial Newport and learn how they made history in turbulent times. In the Newport Historical Society’s latest exhibition, follow along as six Newporters navigate the everyday dilemmas of a city awaiting the Revolution’s spark. Discover […]
The Cape Verdean Museum has their biggest exhibition yet which will run every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1pm-5pm from June 1st-July 4th. This year being the 50th Anniversary of Cape Verde Islands Independence, they want to share a history that is less known and spoken of but is a most important part of not just […]
In the eighteenth century, racial slavery permeated every aspect of social and economic life in Rhode Island. The Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice’s Slavery and Legacy Walking Tour invites guests to learn about the history and legacy of slavery as it pertains to Brown University and the state of […]
Marking the Landscape: Saluting Newport’s Black & Indigenous History In-Person On Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00 PM, the Newport Public Library will host a community event in partnership with RI Slave History Medallions (RISHM), ahead of Newport’s own Juneteenth celebration in Washington Square. Charles Roberts, RISHM’s Founder and Executive Director, will deliver a powerful talk exploring the […]
RWU's Public Humanities & Arts Collaborative (The Co-Lab) is partnering with the Providence Commemoration Lab for a site visit to their Columbus Square location. During this visit, we will engage in a conversation with the artistic team about how they are addressing issues of public memory and spatial reclamation in the city as they prepare […]
Rhode Island Slave History Medallions (RISHM) invites the public to attend a free, family-friendly celebration of our new national holiday, Juneteenth (aka “Freedom Day”), that will be held for the third consecutive year in Newport on Saturday, June 21st from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Eisenhower Park, on historic Washington Square. The program will […]
Join Stages of Freedom for a historic walking tour on June 21st. This tour is a lively introduction to the exciting lives, work and sites of Providence artist and visionary Edward, and hair doctress and philanthropist Christiana, with African American historian Ray Rickman. This event is free and open to the public. Register here, space […]
Wednesday, June 25, 4:30 to 6 pm: We invite you to a discussion with Instigator/Lesbrarian Mev Miller from Wanderground Lesbian Archive/Library, Inc.. This program is organized in conjunction with the exhibition Exploring the Archives: Sharing Stories/Building Connections, on view in the Rhode Island Room, first floor. Learn more about the talk here.
We cordially invite you to participate in this cultural event. La Pequeña Sanse is a family event that celebrates our traditions and folk arts. Learn more here. Collaborators: The Village Theatre ALNE Mayor Maria Rivera ( Central Falls ) Legacy High School The Heart Tree Hope Artistic Village America News Sponsors: National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) New England for the Arts (NEFA) […]
The Newport Historical Society is pleased to announce that on Friday, July 4th the Colony House will once again be open to the public, continuing a years long tradition. The Colony House will be open from 9 am to 11am for visitors to explore the first floor and hear stories of independence and revolution in […]