Rhode Island Historical Society Research Center Tour: Researching Early RI History
Monday, October 23, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, 121 Hope Street Providence RI

Audience:  This activity is designed for middle and high school students, but, there is no minimum age.

Cost: free

Note: this event is for 15 people TOTAL, please include all who will be attend, including adults. 

Founded in 1822, the Rhode Island Historical Society is the fourth oldest state historical society in the United States. At the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center (RRC), students of all ages can gain valuable experience working with RIHS’s vast collection of printed items, manuscripts, and graphics. They can read through the original diaries written by Rhode Islanders or examine old pictures to see firsthand the dramatic changes in Rhode Island’s skyline. As students use RIHS collection, they will not only learn strategies for researching in archives and interpreting primary sources but also develop a deeper connection to their local history.

The RRC holds excellent resources on the settlement of the colony in 1636 by Roger Williams and the native peoples who preceded him. In this 60 minute program, our librarians will provide an overview of our earliest collections documenting Rhode Island history.

Please register by October 13.

This event is filled to capacity.