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This entry was posted in RISHM on July 4, 2020 by Charles Roberts.

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January 28, 2021

  • "Remapping New England"

    January 28, 2021  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    http://ow.ly/1AQr50DfQYH

    Panel discussion with Atlantic Black Box consortium showcasing public projects in New England that aim to make Black History visible, with RISHM director Charles Roberts and others on Zoom.

    Register here:  http://ow.ly/1AQr50DfQYH

February 3, 2021

  • “Slavery in Colonial Rhode Island, 1636-1735” with Fred Zilian, Ph.D.

    February 3, 2021  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA

    We will meet at 6:30 PM via zoom for this presentation. Please register for this discussion and include your email address so that a link may be sent to you. 

    Register here:  http://ow.ly/X4xb50Dgr0a

February 10, 2021

  • “History of the Rhode Island Slave Medallions”

    February 10, 2021  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Westerly Library and Wilcox Park, 44 W Broad St, Westerly, RI 02891, USA

    Free online program with RISHM executive director Charles Roberts, as part of the Westerly Library’s "Community Voices: History in the Balance Series”

    Register here:  http://ow.ly/PdJa50DgvYS

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