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April 2021
Museum of Work and Culture – Open for Public Tours
The interactive and educational Museum of Work & Culture shares the stories of the men, women, and children who came to find a better life in…
Find out more »Salute to Spring – Bonjour Printemps
Join the Museum of Work & Culture on Sunday, April 11, for Salute to Spring ~ Bonjours Printemps, the culmination of its annual month-long celebration of…
Find out more »Hearthside House Gift Shop – Shopping for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is coming up on May 9th so here's a great opportunity to shop for a beautiful gift for a very special mom. For the…
Find out more »Hearthside House Opens for Season – Celebrating 20th Anniversary in 2021
The 2021 season begins with a Guided Tour on Sunday afternoon, April 25th. For public safety, timed admissions and groups limited to no more than six,…
Find out more »The Ghost Army
Register to hear author and documentary filmmaker, Rick Beyer, present this amazing story, with Woonsocket ties, in an engaging multimedia presentation that includes photos, maps, video…
Find out more »May 2021
Crookfall Brook History Hike
Hike Crookfall Brook from Reservoir #1 to Spring Brook. See the early 20th century historic pump house, ruins of the 19th century Wilkinson Factory, Reservoir #2…
Find out more »Traditions of Elegance: Antique Linens & Lace (In honor of Mother’s Day)
EVENT DATE: Saturday, May 8 12:30 - 4:00 PM - PURCHASE TICKETS BY May 3rd! This perfect treat for an outing with mom or friends features…
Find out more »Make a May Basket at the One-Room Schoolhouse
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the long-lost tradition of May Baskets. Children and adults invited to create a memento for friends or for Mother's Day.…
Find out more »Flower Planting
Help the staff at Roger Williams National Memorial add some color and vibrancy to the park! We are recruiting volunteers to help prepare flower beds and…
Find out more »Outdoor Museum Day @ Smith-Appleby House Museum
Join Smith-Appleby for a An 1800’s Reenactment Day! View the new Smithfield Train Station Historical Exhibit Visit Civil War military camps from the War between the North…
Find out more »RI Latino Arts Presents a Conversation with Anika
Anika Aldamuy Denise is not only the author of ten picture books, but also a Rhode Island resident! How cool is that? Anika is the Pura Belpré honor-winning author…
Find out more »New Public Pier East Providence – Ribbon Cutting
The City of East Providence is hosting a ribbon-cutting for a new public pier which will be accessible via the East Bay Bike Path.
Find out more »June 2021
Memorial Town Building Open House
The public is invited to view the renovated Archive Room, Research Center and Meeting Room in Memorial Town Hall (home to the North Smithfield Heritage Association).…
Find out more »Flag Display and Disposal Ceremony
Learn more about the history of Flag Day and see a collection of flags through three centuries! There will also be a demonstration of the correct…
Find out more »Day of Portugal – Flag Raisings
RI Day of Portugal Committee presents 44th Celebration of RI Day of Portugal. The following Flag Raisings will take Place in the Blackstone Valley Monday, June…
Find out more »Day of Portugal
Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. CJL will in ceremony raise the Portuguese flag to commemorate the death on 10 June 1580 of Luís…
Find out more »Guided Tour Day of the Great Road Heritage Campus
Each of these tours are led by docents in period attire and take an hour and 15 minutes. Inside the house, the tour includes 11 rooms…
Find out more »Open House – John Hunt House Museum
Museum Open Free plants Hikes with Ernie @1:30; leaves from Gazebo Colonial Children’s games
Find out more »PRIDE Month Flag Raising/Celebration
Join the City of East Providence as they celebrate PRIDE month. Light refreshments to follow the ceremony.
Find out more »Flag Day
June 14th is Flag Day. Here are just a couple of events happening in the valley. 11 am Flag Day Raising, City Hall, East Providence …
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