Rhode Island Historical Society’s Annual Spring Forward Fundraiser
Celebrates Taking a Stand in 1960s Rhode Island
Evening to Include Presentation Honoring History Maker Clifford Montiero
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – The Rhode Island Historical Society will host its annual Spring Forward fundraiser virtually on Thursday, May 27, 6pm, with the theme of “Come Together: Taking a Stand in 1960s Rhode Island.” This year’s event will highlight the music, fashion, and passion that made the 1960s a transformative decade in our state and nation.
The evening will feature a presentation honoring History Maker recipient Clifford R. Montiero, for his decades of taking a stand in Rhode Island, working tirelessly to increase access, opportunity and equality.
The program will also include “Protest Goes Pop: Music Takes a Stand (Sort of) in the ’60s,” an exploration of the history of protest music with Brown University Senior Lecturer Emeritus Luther Spoehr, as well as “Beyond Bell Bottoms,” a look at the RIHS’s collection of 1960s fashion by local designer Connie Hicks, complemented with pieces from the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History. The event will also offer musical performances of songs from the 60s by Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts, archival film footage, cocktail how-tos, trivia and much more.
VIPs will receive access to private breakout rooms hosted by RIHS staff with exclusive content from our collections, as well as a private concert by the Good Living Band, who will be taking audience requests.
All guests will also receive a pre-emailed party packet featuring cocktail recipes, playlists, fashion tips, slang sheets, cutout decorations, and everything they will need to transport them to the swinging sixties.
Guests may order a boxed dinner from Pranzi, with options including Chicken Piccata, Beef Tips in Burgundy Sauce, New England White Fish, and Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps. All dinners also include dessert and will be available for pick up on the day of the event.
General admission is $40 and VIP admission is $60. Tickets are available now at
The premiere sponsor for “Come Together: Taking a Stand in 1960s Rhode Island” is Amica Insurance.
Spring Forward is also made possible in part by: Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Jennifer Baker, Dr. & Mrs. George M. Goodwin, Dr. Kathleen & Mr. Barry Hittner, and Esten & Richard Insurance; as well as, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Calandrelli, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Mary Erickson, Mr. Aram Garabedian, Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Cathi Sloan, Mandel & Tracy, LLC, and Brewster Thornton Group Architects, LLP, along with Dr. Winifred E. Brownell, Mr. Timothy Burditt, Mr. Scott MacKay, Ms. Lisa E. Melton, Ms. Maureen Moakley, and Dr. Kathy & Dr. Luther Spoehr.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s largest and oldest 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 though 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.