Hat Honor
According to the Guide to the Records of the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) in New England the Society of Friends, largely known as Quakers, was formed in England in the early … Continue reading
Girls! Girls! Girls!
Now on display at the Robinson Research Center: A Century of Women’s Organizations in Rhode Island A Sphere of Infinite and Indeterminate Radius: The Rhode Island Women’s Club The … Continue reading
She did more than make doughnuts…
she rocked a gas mask like a boss!!! The Rhode Island Historical Society’s latest display at the Arcade building in Providence showcases the Gertrude Bray and her service during World … Continue reading
This is a Woman’s World
Annie Smith Peck (1850-1935) Born in Providence, Rhode Island Annie Peck Smith was a mountaineer and travel writer. She was an adventurous globe trotter and lecturer, climbing peaks from Europe … Continue reading
A Lively Experiment 