The Rhode Island Historical Society

Concerts are held on the lawn of the John Brown House Museum, 52 Power Street, Providence. Onsite parking for handicapped visitors only. These ninety-minute concerts are an ideal way to get into the mood for the approaching weekend while enjoying live music in a unique outdoor setting. Bring chairs and blankets to spread out on the grass and enjoy a picnic dinner during the concert. Sandwiches, salads, and light snacks from Eastside Marketplace, as well as a variety of beverages, can be conveniently purchased onsite.


Concerts are FREE for RIHS members and accompanying minor children. ONE guest allowed per membership.
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Adults $8; Children under 12, free
Call 401-331-8575 x33 for more information or visit the Concerts' web page
No Pets Allowed

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Saturday, June 28 and
Saturday July 5, 11:00 a.m.

George M. Cohan Walking Tours
On Saturday, June 28 and Saturday, July 5, the scheduled 11:00 a.m. walking tours will be patriotic strolls through Providence’s Fox Point neighborhood, focusing on Cohan and the history of 4th of July celebrations in the city.

These tours will start at Reflections Cafe, 8 Governor Street (the corner of Governor & Wickenden Streets)
For more information call (401) 331-8575 x45 or email programs@rihs.org

Ongoing through Tuesday, September 2
Exhibition: "Prepared to Do My Whole Duty:" Elisha Hunt Rhodes in War and Peace

In April 1861, when he was19, Elisha Hunt Rhodes enlisted in the newly-formed 2^nd Regiment of Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry raised to fight the Confederate Army. In the course of the war, Rhodes was promoted from Corporal to Colonel and fought with the 2^nd Rhode Island in major battles from Bull Run to Gettysburg . Throughout the war, he kept a diary which was published by his great- grandson, Robert Hunt Rhodes. This small exhibition celebrates his life during and after the Civil War, when he was a well-known and beloved figure in Rhode Island .

The exhibit is open Monday- Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission is free.

This exhibtion is on view at the Aldrich House, 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI

For more information call (401) 331-8575 x45 or email programs@rihs.org

John Brown House Museum
Summer Hours through Saturday, December 27, 2008
Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 to 4:00,
Tours at 1:30 and 3:00
Saturdays, 10:00 to 4:00,
Tours at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00

When was the last time you visited the John Brown House Museum? If you haven't seen the house this spring, you're missing exciting changes and new displays! Come visit for a regularly scheduled tour or schedule a group or school tour by calling Dan Santos at (401) 273-7507 x60 or email dsantos@rihs.org.

Email Dan Santos or call (401) 273-7507 x 60 for more information or to schedule a group tour.
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