Monday, November 25, 2024

TUESDAY TEA – WOONSOCKET

Museum of Work and Culture

Tuesday, November 14, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

42 S. Main St., Woonsocket

Museum Launches New Program Encouraging Visitors to Share Their Stories

(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, is excited to announce Tuesday Tea Time Talks, a casual, conversational program where participants will learn about one of the Museum’s permanent exhibits and have the opportunity to share their personal stories.

The first program will be hosted on Tuesday, November 14 at 1:30 p.m. and will focus on the history of the oldest Catholic Church in Woonsocket, Precious Blood Church, which is currently celebrating its 150 anniversary. All are welcome, with former and current parishioners of Precious Blood or any other area parishes encouraged to bring photographs and other documents that will help illustrate their stories.

The following program will be held on Tuesday, November 28, and will focus on the museum’s mill floor exhibit. 

Cookies and tea will be served, and admission is free. Registration is not required but encouraged. Please call 401-769-965 or register online at rihs.org.

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.