Rhode Island Historical Society Celebrates Bicentennial With 1922 Jubilee
Event to Re-create the Roaring `20s at the Squantum Association
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, August 25, for the third of its Bicentennial Jubilees, a 1922 Jubilee Gala at the Squantum Association.
The evening will kick off at 5:30 p.m., with a Club House Cocktail Reception with passed hors d’oeuvres, a signature cocktail, a jazz trio, and a tribute to the centennial of Rhode Island radio, including a radio panel exhibit and a performance of a 1920s-inspired radio play.
At 6:30 p.m., guests will move to the Bake House for a seated dinner, including wine service, a selection of three entrees, and insights into the Association’s connections to Prohibition, all with screenings of period silent films from the RIHS collections serving as a backdrop.
At 7:30 p.m., the After Party will literally start with a bang and feature music from the 17-piece New Providence Big Band, dance performances by the flappers from Chifferobe, a dessert bar, and more!
Tickets for the After Party are still available for $50 and can be purchased at rihs.org
The 1922 Jubilee is a part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Celebrations, sponsored by Amica Insurance, as well as Bank of America.
Support for the gala was also provided by Gold Sponsors Mr. & Dr. Barry & Kathleen Hittner, Silver Sponsor KCI Paving & Concrete, and Bronze Sponsors Chifferobe Atelier; Partridge, Snow & Hahn, LLP; Brewster Thornton Group Architects; iHeart Media; Mandel & Tracy, LLC; Mullen, Scorpio, & Cerilli; Premier Employee Benefits New England; Judith Potter Photography; Bottles Fine Wine; and George & Betsey Goodwin.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only statewide 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: rihs.org
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