Monthly Archives: June, 2009
Odd Fellows Indeed
Secret societies have an enduring appeal and they’ve prompted speculation about their motivations and influence for a long time. Why are they secretive? What powerful people are members, and how … Continue reading
Thomas Tew
*******Updated, 9 October 2009 below****** Check out today’s Providence Journal for Thomas Morgan’s article on the Rhode Island pirate Thomas Tew (page E6 in the print edition and also available … Continue reading
July 4 Walking Tour of Fox Point
A Fox Point Fourth of July On July 4th, the scheduled 11:00 a.m. walking tour will be a patriotic stroll through the Fox Point neighborhood. Come celebrate the life and … Continue reading
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Primary source institutions like libraries, museums, and historical societies are often filled with repurposed objects, items originally intended to fulfill one task that prove perfect for something else entirely: an … Continue reading
