Free Educational Program for Homeschool Families
Museum of Work & Culture & Harris Public Library Offer Third Program in Series
(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – On Monday, February 5, the Museum of Work and Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, and the Woonsocket Harris Public Library will host the third program in their bi-monthly free educational series for homeschooled families.
A l’école: Walking Through Their School Day will begin at the Museum, where families will gather in the parochial school classroom to learn about early twentieth-century school life. Children will discover what school was like for the French-speaking Catholic population of Woonsocket. By interacting with photographs, artifacts, and traditional classroom resources, students will discover the relationship between the church and school, learn a few French words, and maybe even take a pop quiz!
After the Museum program, participants will move to the Woonsocket Harris Public Library. At the library, homeschool students will consider a school day in the early 20th-century parochial schoolroom while contemplating their own experiences as modern-day homeschoolers. Students will self-reflect on their personal interests, talents, & goals to create a mixed media collage on canvas or notebook, using lots of fun crafting tidbits
This two-part program will have two sessions, each starting at the Museum of Work & Culture. Families may register for the 10 am-12 pm session or the 11 am-1 pm session. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please email mowc@rihs.org for reservations.
Educational Program for Homeschool Families hosted by Museum of Work & Culture and Harris Public Library [FREE]
When: Monday, February 5, 10 am
Where: The Museum of Work & Culture (42 S. Main St., Woonsocket, R.I) & Harris Public Library (303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, R.I.)
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.