Rhode Island Historical Society Free Winter Market and Festival
Featuring Local Artisans, Storytellers, Musical Performances, Craft Stations,
and Much More!
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Saturday, December 4th from 11 am to 4 pm on the John Brown House Lawn for a day of winter festivities at the free RIHS Winter Market and Festival. The event will highlight local artisans, musical performers, storytellers, and food vendors, as well as “A Rhode Island Winter’s Tale,” a new winter-themed exhibit on display inside of the John Brown House Museum.
This event will allow patrons to come together as a community in a safe and welcoming outdoor setting to celebrate the winter season and all of the diverse traditions that come along with it.
Local storytellers and community groups will share their favorite winter-themed stories on the half-hour and guide participants through winter-themed crafts. There will be free entertainment every hour with groups including the Rhode Island Kung Fu Club Lion Dancers, the Voices of Christmas, Saunderstown Weaving School and the Pawtuxet Rangers. Shop local artisans offering pottery, paper jewelry, hand-dyed yarn, prints, cutlery, clothing, and even hot sauce, all in time for the holiday season. Stay warm with food from our highlighted vendors Lulu’s Little Pancakes and heart-shaped empanadas from Matilda’s RI. Visitors can also take advantage of free museum admission for the day at the John Brown House Museum.
The public can learn more about this event by visiting our website at
https://bit.ly/RIHSWinterFestival
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only state-wide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting, and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website:
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