What is genealogy? How do you start to build your own family tree? This workshop will cover the basics to get you started. We’ll cover basic research methods, traditional numbering systems and free websites that allow you to create your family tree online. We will guide you through how to search genealogical databases, what kinds […]
Loren Spears, executive director of the Tomaquag Museum, will give a talk and demonstration of the Rhode Island "Johnny Cake," originally called a "journey cake" by RI's indigenous tribes. Come learn about the indigenous origins of the "Johnny Cake," how it's evolved and witness a demonstration of how it's made. Afterwards, try a sample! The […]
The Rhode Island Historical Society, in collaboration w/ RI Black Heritage Society presents a program exploring African American Foods, Then & Now. Learn about the historic staple foods brought over from Africans, and how it had evolved over the ages. Witness the difference between the origin of food as medicine and how it transformed into […]
Taína Caragol, curator of the well-received exhibition One Life: Dolores Huerta at the National Portrait Gallery, will discuss the contributions to American history and society of Civil Rights activist Dolores Huerta, the “co-architect” of the American Farm Workers Movement. This program co-presented by the Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS) and the Community College of Rhode […]
You’ve outlined the basics, your family tree is growing, and you’re looking to advance your research skills. This workshop will give you some tips to take you to the next level. You’ll learn about locating and using non-digital sources like manuscripts collections, property deeds and probate. You’ll identify secondary sources to expand your contextual research […]
Susan Evans joins RIHS for the Annual Goff Lecture Series with "Food at the Nation’s History Museum: Individuals, Community, and Creating the National Narrative.” Evans will discuss the museum's approach to food as an educational tool for connecting visitors with history. Please register for this free event at https://goo.gl/forms/sAHa6C4X4bxq0bT42.
In this workshop we’ll explore foodways through the historical, cultural and traditions of your family. We’ll discuss ways to discover that food history by interviewing relatives, and studying artifacts. Learn how to save those memories by surveying a variety of writing solutions. Max 15 spots. Please register for this free event at https://www.provlib.org/node/5679?eid=.
Marta Martinez will speak about the significance of the "bodega," the neighborhood corner store, as the hub of early RI Latino communities. She will tell the story of Fefa's Market, the first bodega in Rhode Island and how it helped to strengthen the community. Please register for this free event at https://www.provlib.org/events/marta-martinez-fefas-market-and-latino-foodways.
Rebecca Romney, Author of Printer's Error: Irreverent Stories from Book History and Pawn Stars' rare book expert will speak at the Annual Meeting of the John Russell Bartlett Society.
Home Movie Day is an annual celebration of homemade films and the communities that made them. The Rhode Island Historical Society joins local hosts around the world to provide equipment and moving image expertise, and the public is invited to attend and bring their home movies to share with the audience. The following formats can […]
