History

Freedom from Fear: The American People in Depression and War, 1929 - 1945 by David M. Kennedy
Submitted by lmoulton on Tuesday October 11, 2011

Dec. 5 (Part 2)  Discussion of Freedom from Fear by David M. Kennedy

History HiJinks is the name of our wonderful book club at the Providence Public Library. Always

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Fabre Line Club Lecture Book Series -- Dorr Rebellion of 1841-43
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday September 07, 2011

The Rhode Island Publications Society (Fabre Line Club) announces its second annual fall book series featuring four presentations by noted scholars. Two of the talks will analyze Rhode Island themes--The Dorr Rebellion (Fri., Oct. 14

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The Jireh Bull House at Pettaquamscutt: Archaeology of a Fortified House in Narragansett Country
Submitted by Anonymous on Monday September 05, 2011

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LOUISA MAY ALCOTT: Benefit Street Walking Tour - Providence at the Time of Louisa May Alcott
Submitted by tamason on Friday September 02, 2011

In celebration of Louisa May Alcott, take a Walking Tour of Benefit Street to focus on 19th Century Women’s History with the Rhode Island Historical Society!

Louisa May Alcott left an indelible mark on the literary culture of her

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LOUISA MAY ALCOTT: The Woman Behind Little Women - Book Discussion
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday August 31, 2011

As part of ongoing programs and events spotlighting the life of Louisa May Alcott, Dr. Joan Glazer, Professor Emeritus, Rhode Island College will lead a

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LOUISA MAY ALCOTT: The Woman Behind Little Women - Film Showing

Submitted by tamason on Wednesday August 31, 2011

Documentary Film Presentation: Louisa May Alcott:
The Woman Behind Little Women  

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LOUISA MAY ALCOTT: The Woman Behind Little Women - Events KICK OFF - Film Showing & Book Signing
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday August 31, 2011

Documentary Film Presentation: Louisa May Alcott:
The Woman Behind Little Women  

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World Slavery: The Haitian Revolution and the Rise of American Music
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday August 17, 2011

A Discussion & Musical Performance...

Ray Kamalay, a long-time professional musician who contributes performances of

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H.P. Lovecraft: A Literary Walking Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Monday August 01, 2011

Celebrate the 121st birthday of America’s master of the strange and macabre. Author of “The Thing on the Doorstep” and “The Call of Cthulhu,” H.P. Lovecraft was born in Providence in 1890. Join us on a walking tour which explores

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Warren Mills Project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday July 27, 2011

 

Deborah Baronas, a multi-talented artist, will present the Warren Mill Project. The project is an aesthetic blending of art and history aimed at raising knowledge and awareness of Warren

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