A Lively Experiment

Notes on collections and events at the RIHS

Westminster Stories

Westminster Stories

According to Florence Simister*, Westminster Street in Providence was named by residents of the street who eventually hoped to set up a town of the same name, separate from the … Continue reading →

5 March 2010 · 2 Comments

Stanton Beldon’s 1862 Diary on Twitter!

  • I have finished my planting to-day. Frank and Annie here on a visit. The weather is very dry- vegetation beginning to suffer. 18 hours ago
  • Weather very warm and dry. Still engaged in planting. McClelland is still marching on to Richmond. 1 day ago
  • Engaged in planting my corm & potatoes. Weather very dry- no rain for a long time. 2 days ago

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