THIS WEEK’S MUSE VIRGINIA WOOLF “Language is wine upon the lips.” Virginia Woolf was an English writer and, because of her distinctive narrative style, is considered one of the most important modernist authors of the 20th century. In 1882 Woolf was born into an affluent, forward-thinking family living in a large townhouse in central London. A “very […]
Drink in the History Series Continues with Rhode Island Spirits Sip on Locally Crafted Rhodium Gin while Discovering the History of its Namesake (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Rhode Island Spirits, creators of Rhodium brand gin, on Thursday, May 26th at 6 pm for the continuation of Drink […]
MUSEUM CONCERTS VARDANT MEDICINE Hildegard’s Resonant Apothecary Music of Hildegard von Bingen & Shira Kammen “The young musicians of Alkemie display a dizzying variety of musical connections.” — Upstage ________________ Sunday May 1, 3:30 pm _______________________ This concert will be performed at St Joseph Church 92 Hope St., Providence RI Click Here to Order Tickets for […]
What to Do if You Can’t Find a Home April 15, 2022 Finding a home in a hot market can be challenging. Supply is limited, and bidding wars are common with demand so high. You may find yourself up against dozens of buyers, making it hard to snag the home — […]
Almost Build Time!!! We are excited to announce that we will be building our next Old Colony Habitat Home in Attleboro. Click Here to sign up as a Volunteer Please email family@oldcolonyhabitat.org to receive information when the application process opens. Click here for details on how to become a homeowner If you are interested in being a […]
North Shore Teens Run Urban + Suburban Farms, CSA Shares, Farmers’ Markets Many communities in eastern Massachusetts lack access to both youth employment opportunities and fresh fruits and vegetables. Anne Hayes, Executive Director of The Food Project, envisions a world where young people are active leaders, diverse communities feel connected to the land […]
2022 Honorary Chair Elizabeth Yeampierre, the Honorary Chair for this year’s Preservation Week, is Executive Director of the Brooklyn-based Latinx community organization UPROSE. An internationally recognized Puerto Rican attorney and environmental and climate justice leader of African and Indigenous ancestry, she is a fierce advocate and trailblazer for community organizing around just, sustainable […]
Public Historian Laurence Cotton to Speak on Olmsted 200th Anniversary Cotton will explore Olmsted’s lasting impact on public landscapes for Goff Lecture PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Historical Society will host public historian and filmmaker Laurence Cotton on Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m., for its annual Goff Lecture highlighting the 200th anniversary of […]
