Charting History Exhibit on Display at the Museum of Work & Culture
When: Friday, July 5 – Saturday, August 24
Where: The Museum of Work & Culture (42 S. Main St., Woonsocket)
Museum of Work and Culture to Display Chronological Exhibit on Rhode Island History
Panels trace history from pre-European settlement to today
(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture will host the traveling exhibit Charting History: Navigating the Currents of Rhode Island’s Past beginning on Friday, July 5th until Saturday, August 24th.
Charting History is a cohesive, chronological, and thematic narrative of Rhode Island’s history. It follows the major threads of commerce, conflict, and conscience to tell the stories of RI and the people who have lived here throughout history up to the present day. This exhibit is designed to introduce visitors to Rhode Island’s rich and varied past.
This exhibition, a joint project of the Newport Historical Society and the Rhode Island Historical Society, was made possible by a grant from the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only state-wide historical organization, welcomes everyone to engage with Rhode Island’s complex and significant past through its collections, museums, and educational initiatives. 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. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.