A Lively Experiment

Notes on collections and events at the RIHS

Faith & Freedom Friday: Thomas Howland

He appraises us through the paint with a skeptical look, his eyebrow raised and his mouth nearly a smirk—or is that a smile of cynical disappointment? Thomas Howland was a … Continue reading

22 February 2013 · 2 Comments

Rooftop Views of Providence

In Early May the library exterior was covered in scaffolding to prepare for the work on the new library roof—no small project.  It has been fascinating to see the progress … Continue reading

6 June 2012 · Leave a Comment

Unknown Soldiers

Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and we hope you will join us at the Museum of Work & Culture at 11:00 am for a ceremony honoring Rhode Island’s veterans. In addition … Continue reading

10 November 2011 · Leave a Comment

ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER IRENE — ALL IS WELL (AND DRY) IN THE RIHS LIBRARY

As we enter Hurricane Season in Providence we count ourselves lucky to have seen Hurricane  IRENE pass by without causing much more damage other than trees down and power outages.  … Continue reading

30 August 2011 · Leave a Comment

Stanton Beldon’s 1862 Diary on Twitter!

  • Weather continues dry- visited Prov. this P.M. Frank and Annie here on a visit. 12 hours ago
  • I have finished my planting to-day. Frank and Annie here on a visit. The weather is very dry- vegetation beginning to suffer. 1 day ago
  • Weather very warm and dry. Still engaged in planting. McClelland is still marching on to Richmond. 2 days ago

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